Damajagua Falls hike and slide: 7 waterfalls near Puerto Plata

Hike a forest ridge, then slide and jump down seven waterfalls into pools

Damajagua Falls is a waterfall hike and slide activity near Puerto Plata where you trek through thick forest, cross bridges and reach a rocky hilltop, then descend by jumping or sliding down a series of seven waterfalls into deep pools. The 40-minute walk to the ridge is followed by the descent itself; safety gear is provided and a guide leads the way. Lunch at a local buffet, bottled water, transport and all fees are included; children must be at least 8 years old to do all seven falls, though younger kids can walk the forest section and stay at the first pool.

Step-by-step itinerary

Waterfalls hike and local lunch

• Travel 40 minutes to waterfalls
• Hike through forest and cross bridges
• Slide and jump down waterfalls
• Return 40 minutes from waterfalls
• Enjoy local buffet lunch

The Experience

The hike starts with a 40-minute trek through thick Dominican forest, crossing bridges and passing native flora before you reach the rocky top of a hill. From there, the descent begins: you slide down padded water slides or jump into the deep turquoise pools below, working your way down through seven main waterfalls. Safety gear is mandatory for every drop, and a guide stays with the group to help you through each one.

Children from age 8 can do all seven falls; younger kids are welcome to walk the forest and stay at the first pool instead. The whole experience—forest, waterfalls, return walk—takes about three and a half hours. An air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your hotel and brings you back.

After the waterfalls, you'll eat lunch at a local buffet with different meats, rice, beans, fried potatoes, salad and other dishes. Bottled water is provided throughout the day, and all fees and taxes are already included in the price.

What’s included

• Hike through forest with a live English-speaking guide.
• safety gear for sliding and jumping.
• lunch at a local buffet with meats, rice, beans, fried potatoes and salad.
• bottled water.
• air-conditioned vehicle pickup and return from your hotel.
• all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Aribel and Yeury Puerto Plata Travel. DR

Is this one for you?You do the sliding and jumping yourself with the guide's help and safety gear in place, so this suits anyone with moderate fitness who wants to move through the waterfalls rather than watch them from a distance. Children from 8 up can do all seven falls; younger kids walk the forest and stay at the first pool, which keeps the group together without forcing anyone into a drop they're not ready for.

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Top questions

How far is the walk to reach the waterfalls from the starting point?

The trek to the rocky hilltop where the waterfalls begin is 40 minutes through forest, crossing bridges and passing Dominican flora along the way.

Can my child do this activity if they're younger than 8?

Children under 8 can join the hike through the forest and stay at the first waterfall pool, but they cannot do all seven falls; kids 8 and older can descend the full series with safety gear and guide support.

What kind of safety equipment do I wear on the waterfalls?

Safety gear is mandatory for sliding and jumping; the operator provides it and makes sure you have everything needed before you start the descent.

Is lunch included, and what will there be to eat?

Yes, lunch at a local buffet is included after the waterfalls; the buffet has different meats, rice, beans, french fries, salad and other dishes.

Does the price include pickup from my hotel?

Yes, hotel pickup and return transport in an air-conditioned vehicle are included, along with all fees and taxes.