Amazing way to spend a half day! - Excellent driver took us to the Damajaguas. The waterfalls were so much fun and so refreshing! We will try to come back when there is more rain. They have 7 falls open now, because it's been very low rainfall for the last 5 years. But all that we got to do was amazing! The photography service is excellent. They come along and focus on you all the way. We got the USB with over 100 photos and videos . Will post some once we are home with a computer. Our driver was also excellent! Milton showed us and told us a lot about the Dominican culture. Would definitely do a tour with him, again!

Expensive water park - It depends on what you’re looking for. The falls aren’t anything special to look at, but it is fun to jump/slide. Rather expensive for just the short, 3-falls experience, and very crowded, so most of your time will be walking uphill than waiting in line. I would argue, however, that making it less expensive would invite more crowds, so it’s a trade off. I can’t say enough good things about my “personal guide” Milton. As the first trip that I booked (all day safari) was canceled, this group, Milton in particular, came through at the last minute. He picked me up at the hotel and gave me a tour of the town of puerta plata, and some villages, stopped at the Amber museum and a cheese stand. I did have a good experience, though not really what I expected. For reference- there is a changing area, lockers available to rent. Wear sturdy shoes because you’ll be hiking uphill for about 1.5 km, then walking on slippery stones. Drink plenty of water before you go, and they will give you another 500cc bottle for the walk. If you have a water proof cabrera, nor would be a good time to use it.