A thrilling amusement park ride, a mix of cascading, plummeting excitement that last much longer than the usual three minutes of the mechanical games. The lineups are short, although seeing all 28 waterfalls can take at least half a day or more, depending on the size of your group. You will not want to be rushed, either, as Damajagua Falls will be one of the most memorable of your adventures while in the Dominican Republic.

The falls are located half an hour south of Puerto Plata city, between the Altamira tunnel and the town of Imbert. If heading south from Puerto Plata, take the bus to Imbert and advise the driver you want to get off at Damajagua. If heading north from Santiago, once you cross Altamira look for the sign indicating Damajagua Falls. If you reach Imbert, you will know you have gone too far.

The popularity of this expedition has led to the development of the Association of Damajagua Guides. These specialized guides can be hired as they wait in order for clients beside a row of houses that fronts the highway right before Llano de Perez, a sugarcane field town. Their professional guide services can be had for a RD$150 to RD$300 per person standard tip for the trip, depending on whether you are taking the short or longer version. Once you have made the excursion, you will feel this is the best-earned tip you will have ever given.

Safari and monster truck type excursions take their groups to the low- est waterhole only, where they may jump off or plunge down that final chute to get a small taste of the thrill. Some tour companies also offer