Centro Histórico Travel Guide
Puerto Plata
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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?
Things to do
7 Waterfalls Tour With Lunch in DR (Taino Bay & Amber Cove)
Panoramic Tour of the Reality of the Countryside and Village
Puerto Plata Scenic Discovery Coastal Trails Views Beach Break
Puerto Plata City Tour & Mount Isabel de Torres by Truck
Damajagua 7 Waterfalls Adventure – In Puerto Plata
Damajagua Waterfalls Adrenalin Adventure Amber Cove-Taino Bay
Top hotels in Centro Histórico
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
Bien
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Senator Puerto Plata
Muy buen servicio y todas sus amenidades
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Playabachata
The first room we had smelled moldy and unclean staff at the counter offered to change the room for a better one for exchange of an $80.00 fee. That room was 1105 which had air conditioning problems it took them four days with the promise to send some one to resolve the issue and no one showed up ...
Reviewed on 17 May 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 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.
