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 City Tour & Mount Isabel de Torres by Truck
Puerto Plata: Catamaran Snorkeling Trip with Buffet
Half Day City Tour in 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 people and great rooms. Need to work on the parking problem
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Hotel tropic pop
Was good
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
hermoso apartamento a 2 minutos de todo
Playabachata
It is good for this price. Beech is good. Service is average.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Senator Puerto Plata
Absolutely amazing all around. I will definitely be returning.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
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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.
