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Experience the Damajagua waterfalls in every way imaginable with a local guide leading the adventure. A hike through a jungle-like landscape will bring you to the waterfalls, whose source is the Damajagua River, a cool mountain stream. This breathtaking natural wonder contains numerous cascades of varying heights. You will jump off some of the waterfalls, negotiate other ones by sliding down slick rock chutes and swim in the sparkling pools at the base of all of them. Wooden walkways and steps connect many of the cascades, allowing you access that would be impossible otherwise. The river is known for its beautiful blue hue as it spills out of the mountains and carves its way through the rocky terrain. Steep limestone canyons line much of the Damajagua, making the scenery all the more memorable.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Follow a guide down the Damajagua River as it cascades through the mountainous jungle.
• Jump off and slide down the waterfalls and swim in the cool pools below the cascades.
• Marvel at the secluded pristine setting, which can only be reached on foot.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, water shoes and towel.

Boasting one of the largest man-made dolphin habitats in the world, Ocean World is a must-see attraction for everyone cruising Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Day Pass visitors have the opportunity to snorkel in a Tropical Reef Aquarium (Minimum height 115 cm/ 45”), learn about marine mammals, feed exotic tropical birds, walk through a tropical rain forest, and observe dolphin, sea lion and tropical bird shows. Guests will also have a free access to the dolphin beach and the fresh water oasis located at the Pirate’s Pool! This tour also includes a hearty Dominican lunch and allow to Immerse in the rich Dominican culture tasting handmade chocolate and observing skill woodcarving artisans on the go. Appreciate the expertise involved in cigar rolling and learn a few steps of Merengue and Bachata or sit back and admire a professional presentation with our folkloric ballet. Before you go, visit the Dominican Corner, the ideal spot for shopping local souvenirs. Photos, videos and drinks are available at an additional cost. At an additional fee get an unlimited water park pass to use the Water Slides in the beach area (Minimum height required 122 cm / 48”).

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Gain an overall understanding of Puerto Plata through a diversity of attractions that will lend insight into the local history and lifestyles. At the Macorix rum factory, you will learn how the acclaimed spirits are distilled and aged, according to a proprietary process that the Carrion family has handed down through the generations. While driving around the 60-block historical city center, you will pause to explore the 16th-century Fort San Felipe and browse the unusual Amber Museum. Its collection of plants and ancient creatures preserved in fossilized tree sap, known as amber, is extraordinary. The Luperón House Museum contains photos and personal effects that celebrate the achievements of national hero General Gregorio Luperón. For a perspective of present-day Puerto Plata, you can meander through popular Central Park, browse the artisan shops that line the atmospheric streets and amble down the Pink Alley, a monochromatic walkway where everything is painted bright pink.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Stop at key attractions within Puerto Plata’s 60-block historic city center.
• Tour a rum factory, browse artisan shops and meander through Central Park.
• Browse a museum dedicated to a national hero and another full of amber artifacts.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and flavors of Puerto Plata on this enriching journey through the city’s most iconic sites. Your experience begins with an inside visit to the San Felipe Fortress—one of the oldest military structures in the Americas—where the sea breeze and centuries of history come together along the city’s dramatic coastline. From there, you will explore the Confluencia Museum, dedicated to more than 500 years of Dominican heritage and the cultural roots that define the nation’s identity. Next, stroll through the charming historic center of Puerto Plata, where vibrant Umbrella Street, the colorful Pink Alley, and the lively Central Park provide perfect backdrops for memorable photos. The adventure continues at the Dominican Rum Museum (opening November 2025), a living tribute to the island’s traditions and craftsmanship. Finally, indulge your senses at the Chocolate Museum and Factory, where the aroma of roasted cocoa beans fills the air and you’ll learn about the artistry of creating fine Dominican chocolate—ending the day with a sweet taste of local culture.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Step inside the historic San Felipe Fortress, a symbol of Puerto Plata’s colonial defense.
• Explore 500 years of Dominican history at the Confluencia Museum.
• Walk through the colorful streets of Puerto Plata, including Umbrella Street, Pink Alley, and Central Park.
• Visit the Dominican Rum Museum, celebrating one of the nation’s most cherished traditions.
• Conclude your day at the Chocolate Museum and Factory, where cocoa culture comes to life.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat, comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring a camera to capture the vibrant colors of Umbrella Street and Pink Alley.

After a short ride, get ready to enjoy the best family activity at Ocean World, the Dolphin Encounter, which offers close contact with dolphins in waist-deep water, kissing, feeding, and playing with these gentle mammals. This 20-minute interaction is fun and educational, ideal for non-swimmers and families with babies. This tour features additional activities including: Dominican buffet lunch, snorkeling with hundreds of fish in the tropical reef aquarium (Minimum height 115 cm/ 45”). Swim at the dolphin beach lagoon and relax at the Pirate’s Pool. An unlimited water park pass to use the Water Slides in the beach area (Minimum height required 122 cm / 48”). Visit to the rain forest. Encounter, feed, and take pictures with love birds. Observe toucans, macaws and flamingos. Dolphin, sea lion, and bird shows are presented, guests may take advantage of these shows time permitting. Photos, videos, and local souvenirs are available at the gift shop and the photo lab at an additional cost. The park also features bars and restaurants with a variety of local drinks and food available for purchase.

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Race through the countryside in an all-terrain vehicle and enjoy a cool mountain stream and its tumbling cascades. The Damajagua River is the waterfalls’ source and the setting couldn’t be more beautiful. After hiking through the jungle, you will arrive at a series of cascades that comprise this natural wonder. You will be free to swim in the numerous mountain pools, slide down cascades with slick rock chutes and even jump off some of the waterfalls into the refreshing water below. This area is only accessible on foot, which limits the number of other adventurers. The adrenaline rush will continue once you ease into an ATV and tear off into jungle. You can take the wheel or ride in the passenger seat. Either way, it will be exhilarating, especially if it’s been raining because the mud will be flying. Although you will be mostly off road, you will stop in a village to interact with the locals.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Enjoy a refreshing swim in the pools below the Damajagua waterfalls
• Slide down the slick chutes that the cascades have carved into the rocks.
• Marvel at the secluded pristine setting, which can only be reached on foot.
• Race through the countryside in an open-air ATV built for adventure.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, water shoes and towel.

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Watch artisans demonstrate how they make an array of local products and enjoy shopping for these signature items before relaxing on one of the area’s most beautiful beaches. You can expect to see premium cigars being hand-rolled from a blend of tobacco leaves, coffee beans being roasted and organic cocoa beans being processed for chocolate and to flavor other foods. You will also browse a museum devoted entirely to amber, an ancient hardened tree sap that is often used in jewelry. Similarly, larimar is a rare blue mineral only found in the Dominican Republic and it too is often incorporated into jewelry. Besides seeing how all of these raw products are hand-crafted into extraordinary merchandise, you will spend free time shopping in downtown Puerto Plata. And what better way to relax afterwards than by basking in the sun on a gorgeous stretch of beach and swimming in the sea.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See how local products such as cigars, coffee and chocolate are made from raw materials.
• Browse a museum full of amber products, including exquisite jewelry.
• Spend free time shopping in downtown Puerto Plata.
• Relax on one of the beaches that rims the city and swim in the sea if you like.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Zip down dirt roads and off-road in an open-air buggy, see how coffee, cocoa and fruits are grown at a country farm and enjoy samples of coffee and relax at a gorgeous beach along the north shore and swim in the ocean, if you wish. Race through the tropical countryside in an open-air, off-road buggy for an exhilarating experience between stops at several top attractions. You will have the chance to test drive the buggy beforehand so you will feel comfortable whether at the wheel or as the passenger. Then, it’s off into the wilds, where you will drive down country lanes, past rivers and into isolated areas that most visitors never see. If it has rained recently, the ride will be even more fun because your caravan of vehicles can zip through long stretches of muddy dirt roads. In time, you will stop your tour a farm that grows coffee, the beach Bergantin stroll the shore and enjoy an invigorating swim in the sea.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Zip down dirt roads and off-road in an open-air buggy.
• Stop at a typical house for a Dominican coffee taste.
• Relax at a gorgeous beach along the north shore and swim in the ocean, if you wish.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit and towel.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Spend hours luxuriating at Emotions by Hodelpa Playa Dorada, an exclusive waterfront resort with seemingly endless amenities. The all-inclusive day pass will give you access to the entire property, allowing you to focus on the attractions that you find most appealing. You might bask in the sun on a beachside lounger, relax in the shade of a coconut palm, stroll along the gently sloping shoreline and take a refreshing swim in the Caribbean. If you prefer swimming pools to the sea, there are three at the resort and Jacuzzis. You might also enjoy the pool bar and beach bar, two popular venues that are always full of life. The day pass includes a hearty buffet lunch featuring international dishes as well. You will have plenty of time to enjoy this contemporary resort, shopping if you please and simply wandering about without a care in the world.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Luxuriate for hours on end at the beachfront resort Emotions by Hodelpa Playa Dorada.
• Relax as you please, whether swimming in the sea, basking in the sun or strolling the shore.
• Enjoy a buffet lunch of international dishes that are sure to please.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit and towel.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Enjoy beach time at Ocean Breeze Beach on Playa Dorada, one of the area’s serene stretches of sand. It won’t take long to reach Ocean Breeze Beach, which will give you all the more time to bask in the sun. With a welcome drink in hand, pick your spot to relax. During the next four hours, you might lay back in a lounge chair and bask in the sun, take a leisurely stroll along the shore or ease into the water for a refreshing swim. Around midday, a buffet lunch will be served.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Delve into the early history of La Isabella with regard to founder Christopher Columbus and participate in a hands-on cooking class that celebrates Dominican cuisine. While browsing the town’s museum, you will see artifacts from the indigenous Taino that lived there before Columbus landed in 1492 and built the first Spanish settlement in the New World. A train ride around the archaeological park at La Isabella will shed more light on life in the 15th century. The first Catholic church in the Americas was built nearby and some of its original bricks and remnants are inside the church that now stands on that site. The focus will turn to Dominican cuisine as you learn to prepare the traditional dish mofongo for your lunch. Although recipes vary, they typically call for fried plantains mashed with pork cracklings or shrimp. You will see another side of the Dominican culture while browsing a crafts market.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Learn about the founding of La Isabella, the first Spanish settlement in the New World.
• Discover how Columbus chose the site in 1492 and abandoned it just a few years later.
• See the remains of La Isabella in an archaeological park.
• Join a hands-on cooking class and prepare the classic dish mofongo for your lunch.
• Browse a market that features handmade artisanal crafts.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Become immersed in the local culture by interacting with farmers and others that make artisanal products in the surrounding countryside. While visiting nearby factories and farms, you will see an array of traditional items being produced and speak with some of the owners and workers. You can expect to watch artisans make bon bons with molasses from sugar cane and chocolates from cocoa beans grown using sustainable farming practices. While touring the Geo factory, you will observe the process of making a popular Dominican cheese that is much like a Dutch-style Edam. It too is coated in red wax to prevent any sort of moisture loss that would affect its quality. You will also see how local handicrafts such as baskets and mats are created using only natural materials like banana leaves. Although the views will be spectacular throughout this cultural immersion, the panorama from Imbert Park will be particularly memorable.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See how local artisans make sweets such as bon bons and chocolates.
• Watch a popular Edam-style cheese being made in the Geo factory.
• Be awed by the skilled artisans that handmake baskets and mats using natural materials.
• Converse with the artisans that produce these quintessential Dominican products.
• Enjoy a traditional lunch made with locally sourced ingredients.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.