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.
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
Buggy excursion in the city of Puerto Plata
Our pick of the best Centro Histórico Hotel Deals
Dinasty Hotel
super friendly staff (except bellboy was robotic lol) everyone else amazing! Clean, quiet and restaurant very good...casino attached a bonus!
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hotel El Reloj
Great place , wonderful staff good location . 1 block from the malacon.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hotel tropic pop
Was good
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Playabachata
The resort is clean, friendly staff, lots of activities, even times they served food on the beach. The ocean water is warm, the sand is soft.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive
Great Place to Relax
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Senator Puerto Plata
this was the best stay I’ve had in a resort the staff was friendly. The entertainment was there, and the Christmas dinner and New Year’s dinner was amazing.!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Centro Histórico
Ensanche Miramar
When in Ensanche Miramar, you can plan a visit to Fort San Felipe and Estatua de Gregorio Luperon, 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 Estatua de Gregorio Luperon, 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 Estatua de Gregorio Luperon.
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 Long Beach.
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.
