Damahagua waterfalls located about half an hour from the city of Puerto Plata are a unique natural area and one of the most beautiful places in the Dominican Republic. Thousands of tourists come here every year to enjoy the beautiful scenery and get adrenaline.

In order to improve the quality of service and preserve the sights of the city The authorities with the support of the Ministry of Tourism have allocated more than 100 thousand USD for renovation and development of infrastructure around waterfalls. Soon there will be special institutions monitoring the order in the protected area, as well as new equipment for tourists will be purchased. In addition, active development of agro-tourism in nearby towns is planned.

Every year Damakhagua waterfalls are visited by 60 thousand people, most of whom are tourists from Canada, the USA and Europe. Dominicans account for 30 percent of visits. The annual income is almost 450 thousand USD. It is assumed that the modernization of the infrastructure will not only increase the profit of the tourism sector, but also positively affect the economy of the region, creating additional jobs. In 2015, the number of annual visits is planned to increase to 100 thousand tourists.

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