Puerto Plata: 7 Waterfalls and City Tour with Damajagua

Slide down rock faces into jungle pools, then walk pink-painted alleys in the city.

This combo tour pairs a guided waterfall adventure at Damajagua with a city exploration of Puerto Plata's landmarks and hidden gems. You'll spend the morning sliding and jumping through seven natural pools under the supervision of certified guides, then move to the city for stops at Umbrella Street, Paseo de Doña Blanca, a chocolate factory, and the oceanfront fortress at La Puntilla. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours with hotel pickup, lunch, and an air-conditioned vehicle included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Waterfalls and Puerto Plata city tour

• Arrive at Damajagua Waterfalls
• Receive safety instructions and gear
• Store belongings and use restrooms
• Hike to first waterfall
• Slide and jump through waterfalls
• Visit Umbrella Street for photos
• Explore Paseo de Doña Blanca alley
• Tour Chocolate Factory and taste samples
• Walk La Puntilla oceanfront park
• See historic San Felipe Fortress

The experience

The morning starts at Damajagua Waterfalls, where certified local guides hand out mandatory life jackets and helmets and walk you through how to jump and navigate the terrain safely. You'll hike through a lush forest trail, then descend a series of natural waterfalls, sliding down smooth rock slides shaped by the river and jumping into clear pools. Each waterfall brings a new drop. Guides stay with you at every step to make sure the adrenaline rush stays safe.

After the waterfalls, the tour shifts to Puerto Plata's city center. Umbrella Street is a pedestrian walkway strung with colorful umbrellas overhead: the kind of spot that stops you mid-stride for photos. Paseo de Doña Blanca, painted entirely in bright pink and inspired by a local love story, sits just nearby and offers the same pull. You'll also visit a small chocolate factory where you can watch how Dominican cocoa becomes finished bars and taste the results, then end at La Puntilla, an oceanfront park where the historic San Felipe Fortress overlooks the Atlantic.

The vehicle is air-conditioned, and lunch is included. Bottled water and soda come along for the ride, and the guides speak English and Spanish. Hotel pickup means you start from your accommodation rather than meeting at a central point.

What’s included

• Certified local guide in English or Spanish.
• life jacket and helmet.
• lunch.
• bottled water and soda.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 69 years) · Senior (70 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 200

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Jonathan Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want waterfall jumps and slides combined with city exploration in one morning. The guide handles navigation while you focus on the experience, and the itinerary paces both the physical demands and cultural stops together.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4).

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 on this tour?

You hike through a forest trail to a series of natural waterfalls, then slide down smooth rock slides shaped by the river and jump into the pools below. Certified guides stay with you at every step, and you wear a mandatory life jacket and helmet throughout.

Is Umbrella Street really just for photos, or is there more to do there?

Umbrella Street is a charming pedestrian walkway where you can take photos under the colorful umbrellas overhead, browse local craft shops and art galleries, and relax at a café with a Dominican coffee. It's a short stop built around the colonial charm of the historic center.

What is Paseo de Doña Blanca like?

Paseo de Doña Blanca is a narrow alley painted entirely in bright pink, inspired by a local love story. It's a short but memorable stop with vintage-style décor, benches, and charming signs: the kind of place couples and families come to capture colorful pictures and discover a hidden gem.

Do you get to taste chocolate at the factory stop?

Yes. The chocolate factory offers a behind-the-scenes look at how artisanal Dominican chocolate is made from cocoa bean to finished product, and you'll sample a variety of locally made chocolates. A gift shop on-site sells chocolate bars and cocoa products if you want to bring something home.

How much time does the whole tour take?

The tour runs 4 to 5 hours total, including the waterfall adventure, city stops, and travel between them. Hotel pickup is included, so the time starts when the vehicle arrives at your accommodation.