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.
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 Costambar
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Costambar during your trip to Costambar?
Playa Grande
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Grande during your trip to Costambar?
Things to do
City and Country Puerto Plata History and Beach
7 Waterfalls Tour With Lunch in DR (Taino Bay & Amber Cove)
Puerto Plata City Highlights Rum y Umbrella St. and Beach
Shore Excursion Puerto Plata City Tour and Beach Escape
Shore Excursion Damajagua Waterfalls and Monkey Encounters
Top hotels in Centro Histórico
Dinasty Hotel
"There wasn't any hot water to shower. The fabric material that bed head was made of, was dirty. The hotel does parking, you have to park on the street. The receptionist didn't provide any instructions on wifi, maybe there wasn't any. This hotel is located in the downtown area of puerto plata which ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hotel El Reloj
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
"I stayed at the Lifestyle Cofresi hotel and the staff at check in were poorly trained with poor customer service did not appear to care. Once we got to the room this is where the biggest disappointment was. The shower head was broken the water stream barely came out and it caused water to go all ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Senator Puerto Plata
"The rooms bathroom can be upgraded. Every time we came back to the room, there was mosquito in the bathroom. Don't know how they got in. The bed was one of the most comfortable beds i have ever sleep in a resort. It was very nice. Great food. They should have a bar by the beach or have someone coming ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Playabachata
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 28 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.
