Centro Histórico Travel Guide
Puerto Plata
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?
Things to do
Tour to 7Waterfalls in Damajagua with Zip Line and Lunch Included
Puerto Plata: Catamaran Snorkeling Trip with Buffet
27 Waterfalls Damajagua Amber Cove, Taino Bay - Puerto Plata
Shore Excursion: Quick Zip and Waterfalls of Damajagua Adventure
Top hotels in Centro Histórico
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
The terrace is the best part of this hotel, not ment for long stays. But the rooms are clean staff is great and location is very convenient close to every. Also restaurant across the street has excellent food, all in all great 7days.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hotel tropic pop
Was good
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
hermoso apartamento a 2 minutos de todo
Playabachata
I had a great time good food and drinks but some drinks were too sweet at the bar I really enjoyed the natural fruit drink in the morning breakfast was my favorite very refreshing and delicious great staff amenities the bed is big clean and comfortable the only issue no white clean towels for 2 days ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Senator Puerto Plata
Clean rooms, food was pretty good
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
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 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.
