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Combine jumps, slides and a coastal zipline on a half-day trip to Damajagua’s 12+ waterfalls. This Puerto Plata excursion pairs a 30-minute forest hike and roughly two hours in the river with a zipline finale and a Dominican lunch.
Combine jumps, slides and a coastal zipline on a half-day trip to Damajagua’s 12+ waterfalls. This Puerto Plata excursion pairs a 30-minute forest hike and roughly two hours in the river with a zipline finale and a Dominican lunch.
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Operated by Shelting Tours · Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The river speaks first — a steady, chattering voice that draws you off the dirt road and into a band of green. A short, shaded hike climbs to a rocky ridge, and suddenly the forest opens: cascading tiers of water cut through basalt and limestone, each pool an invitation. Here, at the Damajagua waterfalls (the famous “27 Charcos”), the descent becomes a playground of jumps, slides and swims as the current pushes you downstream back to base camp.
moderate.
4 hours.
Light to moderate fitness; you should be comfortable hiking 30 minutes on uneven terrain and swimming in pools.
Biggest jumps reach about 8 meters (25 ft), but every major jump has a walk-around route so you can bypass jumps easily.
Basic swimming ability is recommended because you’ll enter deep pools; guides stay close and provide flotation if needed.
Most operators include round-trip pickup from central Puerto Plata hotels; confirm your pickup time and location when booking.
Age policies vary by operator, but younger children are generally allowed with adult supervision—check specific age and weight limits before booking.
The area sits on folded volcanic and carbonate rocks; local communities have used the river corridors for generations and the falls have become a managed natural monument and tourist attraction.
Tour operations limit group sizes and enforce no-litter rules; visitors are urged to use biodegradable sunscreen and avoid disturbing native vegetation and wildlife.
Shelting Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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