Centro Histórico Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Centro Histórico
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
Puerto Plata City Tour & Mount Isabel de Torres by Truck
Damajagua Waterfalls Adrenalin Adventure Amber Cove-Taino Bay
7 Waterfalls Tour With Lunch in DR (Taino Bay & Amber Cove)
Catamaran Day Trip, Snorkeling & Sailing Excursion
Our pick of the best Centro Histórico Hotel Deals
Dinasty Hotel
Everything is very clear, lots of stores and restaurants nearby easily commutable to walk around. Only thing bathroom is very small.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 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
Hotel tropic pop
Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive
Horrible property, Expedia should not associate with this type of property. Do not waste your time or energy.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Playabachata
Too many people smoking in a lot of the areas
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Senator Puerto Plata
Ocean view room was amazing, staff was super freid friendly and helpful and food was all great. Loved this resort will be coming back!!
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
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 Amber Museum, 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 Pico Isabel de Torres and Fort San Felipe are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
