Centro Histórico Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Playa Dorada
One of the Dominican Republic’s most established and beautiful tourist destinations, this beach offers all kinds of aquatic activities.
Malecón De Puerto Plata
Stroll alongside the Caribbean Sea, join in games of volleyball in parks and enjoy the music, bars and crowds that bring this boardwalk to life at night.
Fort San Felipe
Formerly used to ward off marauding pirates, this colonial defense structure now serves as a historical museum, offering superb bay views.
Pico Isabel de Torres
Ride the cable car up to the summit of this mountain to wander through a pleasant botanical garden and enjoy fantastic panoramas over the city.
Playa Costambar
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Costambar during your trip to Costambar?
Playa Grande
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Grande during your trip to Costambar?
Activities
Puerto Plata: Catamaran Snorkeling Trip w/ Buffet & Open Bar
Paradise Island VIP - Yacht Cruise to Cayo Arena with Lunch
Puerto Plata City Tour & Mount Isabel de Torres by Truck
Damajagua Waterfalls Adrenalin Adventure Amber Cove-Taino Bay
Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure From Puerto Plata
Our pick of the best Centro Histórico Hotel Deals
Dinasty Hotel
The staff was awesome! From check in, to dinner in the restaurant, to check out, everyone was so nice and kind and helpful. Check in was seamless, and the staff came up to help us with the controls for the air conditioning. she also sent an email immediately when I left my passport at the desk during ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hotel El Reloj
The hotel is on a busy street. Half of the building is being renovated. There is some construction noise from around 8am. And there was noise from dogs barking during the night sometimes.The hotel location is close to the centro area, but nowhere close to a nice beach. The beach in Puerto Plata is ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive
Staff was great. Room not as advertised
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Playabachata
Clean room but hard to find at first.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Senator Puerto Plata
Amazing resort
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive
We loved the room and the location, just the shower would flood a little but that was our only complaint!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Centro Histórico
Ensanche Miramar
When in Ensanche Miramar, you can plan a visit to Fort San Felipe and Amber Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Isabel de Torres
When in Isabel de Torres, you can plan a visit to Fort San Felipe and Amber Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Playa oeste
When in Playa oeste, you can plan a visit to Fort San Felipe and Estatua de Gregorio Luperon, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Los domingues
While there might not be top attractions in Los domingues, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fort San Felipe and Pico Isabel de Torres.
Los Maestros
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Los Maestros and surrounding area, you can visit Fort San Felipe and Pico Isabel de Torres.
LAS CAOBAS
LAS CAOBAS might not have many top sights, but Pico Isabel de Torres and Fort San Felipe are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
