Centro Histórico Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Puerto Plata featuring a beach as well as a small group of people
Puerto Plata which includes food
Puerto Plata featuring a beach
Puerto Plata showing food
Puerto Plata featuring signage and street scenes

Popular places to visit

Playa Dorada which includes a luxury hotel or resort and a beach

Playa Dorada

One of the Dominican Republic’s most established and beautiful tourist destinations, this beach offers all kinds of aquatic activities.

Playa Dorada
Dominican Republic which includes a bay or harbour, rocky coastline and general coastal views

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.

Malecón De Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata Cable Car which includes a gondola and general coastal views

Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station

Ascend up to the cloud-level summit of the Isabel de Torres mountain for spectacular bird’s-eye views of Puerto Plata and the Atlantic Ocean beyond.

Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station
Fort San Felipe featuring heritage elements and military items

Fort San Felipe

Formerly used to ward off marauding pirates, this colonial defense structure now serves as a historical museum, offering superb bay views.

Fort San Felipe
Playa Costambar

Playa Costambar

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Costambar during your trip to Costambar?

Playa Costambar
Pico Isabel de Torres showing a statue or sculpture and religious elements as well as a small group of people

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.

Pico Isabel de Torres

Activities

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Local Food

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food

AU$91
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food
7 waterfalls+typical food

7 waterfalls+typical food

AU$91
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
7 waterfalls+typical food
Puerto Plata City Tour & Mount Isabel de Torres by Truck

Puerto Plata City Tour & Mount Isabel de Torres by Truck

AU$91
per adult
Puerto Plata City Tour & Mount Isabel de Torres by Truck
Vltava River Cruise

Vltava River Cruise

AU$25
per adult
Vltava River Cruise
7 Waterfalls in Puerto Plata + a Delicious Local lunch.

7 Waterfalls in Puerto Plata + a Delicious Local lunch.

AU$83
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
7 Waterfalls in Puerto Plata + a Delicious Local lunch.
Excursion in Damajagua's 7 Waterfalls

Excursion in Damajagua's 7 Waterfalls

AU$91
per adult
Excursion in Damajagua's 7 Waterfalls
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Our pick of the best Centro Histórico Hotel Deals

Dinasty Hotel

Dinasty Hotel

3 out of 5
CALLE BELLER 7, Puerto Plata
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (212 reviews)
"Las instalaciones en perfecto estado, todo limpio, el desayuno bueno en cantidad y calidad. Aire acondicionado, tv y cama muy buenos, el sofa cama pudo estar mejor."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

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Dinasty Hotel
Hotel El Reloj

Hotel El Reloj

2 out of 5
76 C. 12 de Julio, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is AU$70 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$70
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Playa Dorada and Cofresi Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (92 reviews)
"Quick seem less and with ease of transition"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Hotel El Reloj
Hotel tropic pop

Hotel tropic pop

2 out of 5
C. Mariana Viuda Hall, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is AU$54 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$54
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Playa Dorada and Cofresi Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (3 reviews)
"Was good"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Hotel tropic pop
hermoso apartamento a 2 minutos de todo

hermoso apartamento a 2 minutos de todo

3 out of 5
C. Villanueva, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is AU$159 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$159
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Playa Dorada and Cofresi Beach ...
hermoso apartamento a 2 minutos de todo
Senator Puerto Plata

Senator Puerto Plata

4 out of 5
Bahía de Maimon, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$453 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$453
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,672 reviews)
"The staff there were just amazing, they just showed up everytime you would think you needed something. From Walter (our personal host) to the bartenders, to the front desk staff- it’s like they read your minds. I would definitely book again when I come back!"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Senator Puerto Plata
Playabachata

Playabachata

4 out of 5
Bahia de Maimon, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is AU$278 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$278
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
6.8/10 (2,086 reviews)
"House keeping always made sure rooms were cleaned each day!"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Playabachata
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Other neighbourhoods around Centro Histórico

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Ensanche Miramar

When in Ensanche Miramar, you can plan a visit to Fort San Felipe and Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ensanche Miramar
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Isabel de Torres

When in Isabel de Torres, you can plan a visit to Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station and Fort San Felipe, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Isabel de Torres
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Playa oeste

When in Playa oeste, you can plan a visit to Fort San Felipe and Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Playa oeste
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Los Maestros

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Los Maestros and surrounding area, you can visit Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station and Fort San Felipe.

Los Maestros
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Los domingues

While there might not be top attractions in Los domingues, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station and Fort San Felipe.

Los domingues
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LAS CAOBAS

LAS CAOBAS might not have many top sights, but Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station and Fort San Felipe are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

LAS CAOBAS

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