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
Shore Excursion Puerto Plata City Tour and Beach Escape
Puerto Plata City Tour & Mount Isabel de Torres by Truck
7 Waterfalls Tour With Lunch in DR (Taino Bay & Amber Cove)
Amazing Paradise Island + Snorkeling-Mangrove Tour & Locale Food.
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
Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive
Se fue la luz 6 veces. Carece de variedad de comida, el entrenamiento es casi inexistente es muy escaso, no hay música en las piscinas, las ducha de mi baño estaba dañada. Solo hay 2 restaurantes buffet. Tiene varias piscinas para todos los gustos.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Senator Puerto Plata
Some food not good handling
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Playabachata
El staff sumamente amable, pero pude ver cucarachas en el counter de el restaurante italiano. Tambien habia cucarachas en el area de recreacion. La picina muy pequeña y demaciadas personas. el entretenimiento excelente. El buffet no tiene variedad.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata - All Inclusive
todo queda cerca , buena opcion
Reviewed on 11 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.
