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The 27 Damajagua puddles

Puerto Plata with her charms invites you to experience the 27 Puddles of Damajagua discovered just a few years ago and immersed in the beautiful hills of the northern range, The Natural Monument the 27 Damajagua puddles they are part of the system of protected areas of the Dominican Republic. This natural monument It is truly a wonder of nature.

The origin of the name of the river and their pools due to the Damajaguas they are trees that grow in the rivera. The Damajaguas kept the River with water for a long time and in puddles these trees you can find specially from the number twelve on pond. "The word" Damajagua "is derived from the Taíno vocabulary. The river is the result of the confluence of numerous waterfalls and springs that are conceived on the tops of the mountains of Altamira and Imbert de Puerto Plata municipalities..

The Damajagua River, coming from the Mountain range Septentrional, It has a section known as waterfalls around 12 o 13 meters high, that you are at the same time, curtains of water and natural pools in the middle of the forest. There are the well-known puddles that can be traveled by local guides.

The place is a true example of ecotourism and sustainable tourism Since everything there is offered to visitors is linked with the Creole and the natural, Since arriving we have a typical ranch where there is a "lobby" to greet visitors, tobacco shop, crafts and baths. Our journey takes us through a pleasant path along the banks of the river Damajagua and through their 27 "puddles", each with their own personality. We enjoyed the singing of birds and Brooks melody, In addition to dialogue with expert guides that help us to ascend from the first waterfall to the last. Enjoy crystal clear waters, fresh and cold, caves, "slides" natural and huge rocks molded to perfection by the slope of the water coming from the top of the mountains.

These pools are only 10 kilometers of Puerto Plata, in the municipality of Imbert, so it is quite accessible.

Experience of the team Dehovi;

A trail through the forest, walk approximately 40 minutes surrounded by nature in a natural state, will take you to the first pond, This starts the adventure down the 27 Damajagua puddles, each pool has its own distinctive history, It is an experience that can only be described living the adventure jump, slide or dive into totally crystal clear waters, Adrenaline and adventure will accompany you with the expert guides of puddles, that will lead you to live one of the best experiences, recommended adventure by Team Dehovi, long live the adventure… You can choose one of the three excursions that offer different routes which have, for example the excursion to the pond 7 Gets inside of the river, approximate time 2 hours and make this trip must be at least three of the afternoon, excursion to the pond 12, It is made by mountain where you can see the rich biodiversity and climate, then he descended the river between dips and glides down the slides, minimum should be to the 2 evening, time of the excursion 2 1/2 hours,  puddle 27 as well as the pond 12 It climbs up the mountains and down by the river between baths, landslides and dips, at least be to the 1 in the afternoon and the time of the tour are 3 hours.

You pay a general price for each excursion and it depends on whether you want to include the package lunch, the package includes access to the Park, guides, protective equipment and the most exciting adventure, It is good that you carry something for gratuity for guides, since they strive because you live the best adventure, also all the time earrings for your safety and the tip is your payment.

How to get there:

Go to the highway leading from Puerto Plata to Santiago and in the municipality of Imbert a 10 minutes from Puerto Plata, in the section of Los Llanos de Perez taking a small entry about 500 meters are the 27 Damajagua puddles, a lovely place in the Northern cordillera, upon arrival you will find immediately with the administration of this aerial protected facilities.

When it comes to undertake the 27 Damajagua puddles you recommend:

You must all the time obey guides, It will give the best recommendations so that your trip doesn't have major setbacks.

Important rule of Park, reserve the right of admission and do not allow persons intoxicated, or drinking alcoholic beverages during the tour, If you want to consume some alcohol you can do it when you have finished the excursion in a bar in facilities.

Water.

Long sports trousers.

Closed-toe shoes or sandals.

Calipso water resistant.

Repellent (There are mosquitoes).

Sunglasses.

Sunscreen.

Swimsuit.

Towel.

Tour suitable for people in excellent physical condition.

• If you feel lost, we recommend you navigate with the locals, They kindly leswill indicate the road.