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.
Playa Costambar
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Costambar during your trip to Costambar?
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 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
Puerto Plata City Tour & Mount Isabel de Torres by Truck
Damajagua Waterfalls Adrenalin Adventure Amber Cove-Taino Bay
Puerto Plata City Highlights Rum y Umbrella St. and Beach
Our pick of the best Centro Histórico Hotel Deals
Dinasty Hotel
"Yes"
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel El Reloj
"Good bang for your buck"
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
hermoso apartamento a 2 minutos de todo
"No no no!!!!These shameful people.They said property would not be ready until 6pm.They send someone to get me by630.Yhey took CB me to an entirely different location.They said I only need be there for one night until my orringal place was ready. There was no hot water and no AC.I refused to stay,, ..."
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive
"Boot is very limited not that much of a variety taste was not great. Couple off the pools the water level was very low. The bar workers were more focused on their phones than on the actual customer"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Senator Puerto Plata
"Place was overall good but needs some improvement"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Playabachata
"Rooms are a little dated but clean, staff was awesome and the food was delicious!"
Reviewed on 18 May 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 Amber Museum.
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 Amber Museum.
LAS CAOBAS
LAS CAOBAS might not have many top sights, but Fort San Felipe and Pico Isabel de Torres are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
