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
27 Waterfalls Damajagua Amber Cove, Taino Bay - Puerto Plata
Tour to 7Waterfalls in Damajagua with Zip Line and Lunch Included
Puerto Plata: Catamaran Snorkeling Trip w/ Buffet & Open Bar
Top hotels in Centro Histórico
Dinasty Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hotel El Reloj
Great staff and clean rooms.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive
Book elsewhere or you will face many trails and tribulations. I started reading the reviews after booking and I wasn’t able to cancel so I decided to be optimistic. But EVERYTHING I feared took place down to the bugs inside of my husband suitcase, leaking ceilings, my daughter vomiting all afternoon ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Playabachata
No me pusieron agua en el segundo día y e teléfono de la habitación dañado
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Senator Puerto Plata
This was my 4th time there. Nuff said.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive
Yes but not enough options
Reviewed on 30 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 Fort San Felipe and Pico Isabel de Torres are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
