Damajagua Waterfalls & Puerto Plata Tour: Canyoning, Rum

Swim, slide and jump through a limestone canyon, then taste rum and chocolate in the city

A full-day private activity in Puerto Plata combining canyoning at Damajagua Waterfalls with visits to a rum factory, chocolate manufacture and the colonial city center. You'll swim in the mountain stream, slide down rock formations and jump from waterfalls under the supervision of a canyoning instructor, then move through tastings and a typical Dominican lunch. The guide adjusts the itinerary to your preferences and speaks English, Spanish, French, German or Portuguese.

Step-by-step itinerary

Damajagua waterfalls and Puerto Plata tour

• Try canyoning at Damajagua River
• Toast with cuba libre
• Visit Macorix House of Rum
• Enjoy typical Dominican lunch
• Learn about cocoa and taste chocolate
• Explore colonial city and Independence Parque
• Walk around lighthouse and Saint Philip Fortress

The experience

Six to seven hours starting with canyoning in the limestone canyon carved by Damajagua River. You wear a helmet and life vest, then swim in the mountain stream, slide down natural rock slides and jump from waterfalls while the instructor supervises. The activity ends with a Cuba Libre toast before moving on to the rest of the day. Water shoes or trainers are essential for grip on the rocks. You can rent them for $2 if you don't bring your own.

After the canyon, the tour moves to Macorix House of Rum, where you taste multiple varieties of rum and sugarcane liquors to experience what Puerto Plata is known for producing. A typical Dominican lunch follows: fish or meat served with rice and beans, called "bandera dominicana" (Dominican flag), with soft drinks included. The operator arranges vegetarian or vegan alternatives if needed. You then visit a small chocolate manufacture to learn how Dominican cocoa becomes chocolate, tasting organic products made on-site and given the chance to buy.

The colonial city portion centers on Independence Parque, where the Saint Philip Cathedral stands surrounded by colorful old wooden houses. You'll photograph the famous Umbrella Street and Dona Blanca Passage, buy fresh coconut from a street vendor, and have free time for Dominican coffee or a cold beer. The tour ends with a walk around the lighthouse, amphitheater and Saint Philip Fortress along the harbor, then a stroll on the Malecon seaside boulevard past fishing boats and rocky Atlantic shores.

What’s included

• Canyoning helmet and life vest.
• bottled water and soft drinks throughout the day.
• rum and sugarcane liquor tasting at Macorix House of Rum.
• organic chocolate tasting at a small Dominican manufacture.
• a typical Dominican lunch with fish or meat, rice and beans (vegetarian and vegan alternatives arranged on request).
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• private guide in your choice of language.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (8 to 12 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Polish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Rothis Tours RD

Is this one for you?This tour suits travelers with at least moderate fitness who can handle swimming, climbing and jumping in a mountain stream. The canyoning portion is the physical core of the day. The rum, chocolate and city walking that follow are less demanding. If you're not comfortable with heights or water, or have spinal, cardiovascular or pregnancy concerns, this activity is not recommended.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Polish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 12 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do you do at Damajagua Waterfalls during the canyoning part?

You swim in the mountain stream of Damajagua River, slide down natural rock formations and jump from waterfalls, all within the limestone canyon hidden in tropical forest. A canyoning instructor supervises the entire activity and you wear a helmet and life vest for safety.

Is the rum tasting at an actual factory in Puerto Plata?

Yes, you visit Macorix House of Rum, a working rum factory where you taste multiple varieties of rum and sugarcane liquors produced there. It's one of Puerto Plata's main attractions for understanding Caribbean rum production.

What kind of lunch is included and does it work for dietary restrictions?

A typical Dominican lunch called "bandera dominicana" (Dominican flag) is included, served with fish or meat, rice and beans, plus soft drinks. If you're vegetarian or vegan, the operator arranges an alternative meal instead.

How much time do you spend walking around the colonial city itself?

The colonial city portion includes Independence Parque with the Saint Philip Cathedral, the Umbrella Street and Dona Blanca Passage for photos, and free time to explore on your own: enough to buy souvenirs, try street coconut or grab a coffee. The tour then extends to the lighthouse and harbor area for views along the Malecon.

Do I need to bring water shoes or can I rent them?

You can bring your own trainers or sports shoes for grip on the wet rocks, or rent water shoes on-site for $2. Either way, footwear with grip is essential for the canyoning activity.