Puerto Plata: 7 Damajagua Waterfalls Jump & Slide Tour

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Free cancellationExcellent quality

1/23

Duration3h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN · DE +2

PickupAt your hotel

Twenty-seven waterfalls in one river — and you slide down all of them

You climb to one of the upper waterfalls, then descend through twenty-seven natural limestone slides and pools, jumping and swimming at each level. Life jacket, helmet and entry are included, along with transport from Puerto Plata and bottled water throughout. The whole experience takes a half day, and you finish soaked and tired in the best way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure

Meet staff at main gates
Climb waterfalls 7, 12, or 27
Jump, swim, and slide down
Use life jackets and helmets
Bring waterproof camera for photos

The Experience

The sound hits you first: water falling from somewhere above, then the roar of it multiplying as you round the bend and see the Damajagua River for the first time. The limestone cliffs rise up on both sides, and the pools below are so clear you can see straight to the bottom. This is what the 7 Damajagua Waterfalls tour near Puerto Plata actually is — not a scenic walk, but a full-body descent through twenty-seven natural slides, jumps and swims that stack on top of each other down the river valley.

You start at the main gates where the staff hands you a life jacket and helmet, then you climb up to waterfall 7, 12 or 27 depending on your group's pace and how the water is running that day. From there you work your way back down through each level, and "work" is the right word — you're jumping into pools, sliding down smooth rock faces worn by centuries of water, swimming across deeper sections, and climbing back up to the next drop. The river does the routing for you; there's no guessing where to go next. An air-conditioned vehicle gets you there from Puerto Plata, and the staff stays with your group the whole time, so you're not figuring out safety or logistics on your own.

Bring a waterproof camera if you want photos — the light through the canyon is sharp and the water is cold enough that you'll want proof you actually did this. Bottled water is included, which matters because you're moving for hours and the Dominican sun doesn't let up. The weather has to cooperate; if it doesn't, they reschedule you or refund the full amount, so there's no risk in booking even during rainy season.

What’s included

Your day includes air-conditioned transport to the Damajagua River near Puerto Plata, entry to all seven waterfalls, a fitted life jacket and helmet for safety, bottled water throughout the experience, and staff guidance as you climb, jump, slide and swim through the twenty-seven natural cascades.

Good to know

Demanding physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Tamares Tours and Transfer

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want a physical adventure without arranging their own transport or safety gear — the half-day format and included equipment mean you show up ready to move, not ready to plan.