Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic · North America
Altamira sits on the route: 15 minutes from Río Grande.
Altamira is a town located in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. With a population of 4,563, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Altamira sits in Dominican Republic. It's in the America/Santo Domingo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Altamira to your route.
Altamira is a town in the Puerto Plata Province of the Dominican Republic.
The town's name is the subject of at least two different origin traditions. One asserts that when Christopher Columbus first arrived in the area, he took note of the height of the mountains and exclaimed: "Look at the heights." Another reportsRead more
that the name is based on the geographical resemblance of the region to Spain's Altamira Caves.
On October 29, 1889, President Ulises Heureaux declared the town a municipality. To this day, October 29 is celebrated in Altamira with municipal festivities.
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Altamira is located in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, North America. The coordinates are 19.6773 latitude, -70.8443 longitude.
Altamira has a population of approximately 4,563 people, making it a town in Dominican Republic.
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