Puerto Plata: 27 Waterfalls & City Tour with Damajagua

Jump and slide down seven waterfalls, then walk colonial Puerto Plata

You hike through forest to reach seven waterfalls at Damajagua, where you jump or slide down each cascade with a guide showing you the way. After changing and drying off, you're driven to Fort San Felipe for views and history, then walk Umbrella Street and Pink Street in the colonial quarter, stop at a working cigar factory, and browse amber and larimar shops. Private transport, lunch and water are included. The full day accounts for travel time between each location.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Damajagua Falls2h · entry included
2. Fort San Felipe25m · entry included

City tour and waterfall adventure

• Visit San Felipe Fortress
• Explore Umbrella Street
• Walk Paseo de Doña Blanca
• Tour cigar factory and roll cigar
• Shop larimar and amber jewelry
• Hike to Damajagua Falls
• Descend 7 waterfalls with guide

The experience

Water cascades down limestone cliffs in layers, each pool deeper and colder than the last. You're standing at the top of Damajagua Falls, about 35 minutes into a forest walk through dense vegetation, with a guide pointing out the route down. The choice is yours at each of the seven waterfalls: jump into the pool below or slide down the smooth rock face. It's the kind of thing that sounds scarier in your head than it is in the water, and your guide walks through every jump before you take it, so you're not guessing.

After you've dried off and changed, the tour shifts to Puerto Plata's colonial center. Fort San Felipe sits on the coast, built by the Spanish in the 16th century to keep pirates out. It's got original cannons still facing the Atlantic and a maze of chambers inside. The views from the fortress walls are the kind you actually remember. Then there's Umbrella Street, which is exactly what it sounds like: a pedestrian strip lined with bars and shops where locals and tourists mix, and the light through the umbrellas overhead is good for photos. Pink Street (Paseo de Doña Blanca) is nearby, a restored colonial promenade where the architecture is the whole point. You'll also stop at a cigar factory where you can watch hand-rolling and try rolling your own if you want, and there's a shop selling larimar and amber: the blue stone and the fossilized resin the island is known for.

The day runs long because of the travel between stops, but that's built into the schedule. Private transportation means you're not waiting for a group van to fill up, and the driver handles the route while you rest between the waterfall section and the city walking. Soda and bottled water are on the vehicle, so you're not hunting for drinks between attractions.

What’s included

• Your day includes private transportation from your hotel, bottled water and soda on the vehicle, and lunch.
• Entry fees to Fort San Felipe, Damajagua Falls, the cigar factory and other attractions are paid separately.
• A guide accompanies you through the waterfall descent, showing you how to jump or slide safely at each cascade.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day14 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 15:00

AgesAdult (18 to 45 years) · Senior (46 to 90 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (7 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 6 years)

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “The client must leave us a message to know where to pick them up in case they do not know the port.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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 11 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Lasanc Transfers Tours (Puerto Plata)

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the main Puerto Plata highlights (waterfalls and colonial sites) in one day without arranging your own transport or timing between stops. The private vehicle and fixed itinerary handle both, leaving you to focus on the water and the views.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (7 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 6 years).

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 24h before the start.

How long is the walk to reach the waterfalls?

About 35 minutes through forest before you reach the top of the falls and begin descending the seven cascades.

Do I have to jump off every waterfall?

No. At each waterfall you can choose to jump or slide down the rock face. Your guide shows you the route and goes first.

What's included in the price?

Private transportation, soda and bottled water on the vehicle, and lunch. Entry fees to attractions are separate.

How long is the whole tour?

A full day. The remaining time after attractions is spent traveling between Damajagua Falls and the city sites.

Can I roll my own cigar?

Yes, the cigar factory visit includes the option to roll your own cigar.

What should I bring?

Swimwear, a change of clothes, water shoes or sneakers that can get wet, sunscreen, and a towel. The forest walk and waterfall section are the main physical parts.

Is there WiFi?

Yes, WiFi is available on board the vehicle.