Centro Histórico
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
Amazing Paradise Island + Snorkeling-Mangrove Tour & Locale Food.
Puerto Plata: Catamaran Snorkeling Trip with Buffet
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
Playabachata
I loved it here. The staff was great, every room had a balcony, the buffet had enough variety. Plenty of bars during the day and entertainment at night.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Senator Puerto Plata
Would definitely recommend for full families, no real nightlife activities. Very far away from downtown/airport
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive
The staff and the food was great. However, the room was pretty old and run down. The telephone didn’t work, there were issues with the card to get into the room, and the toilet didn’t flush properly. Some of the pools were half empty and they were all extremely cold even though it was sunny and hot ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
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 Estatua de Gregorio Luperon, 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 Estatua de Gregorio Luperon.
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 Long Beach.
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.
