Achiote
Achiote is a suburb in Achiote, Naranjito. Achiote is situated nearby to the hamlet Sector La Cuesta de Cundo, as well as near Comunidad Padilla.Places of Interest
Highlights include Jesús Izcoa Moure Bridge and Plata Bridge.
Jesús Izcoa Moure Bridge
Photo: MelvinPena, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Jesús Izcoa Moure Bridge is a Cable-stayed bridge that connects the cities of Toa Alta and Naranjito, in Puerto Rico by the Puerto Rico Highway 5. It was named after Jesus Izcoa Moure, as he was the first state legislator to be a native of Naranjito, and his signature is stamped on the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Jesús Izcoa Moure Bridge is situated 4 km east of Achiote.
Plata Bridge
Bridge
Photo: Melvincp, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Plata Bridge, listed in Puerto Rico's bridge inventory as Bridge #374 and now also known as Antiguo Puente Plata, was built in 1908. It is significant as "the only extant large multi span truss bridge in Puerto Rico", according to its nomination document for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Plata Bridge is situated 3½ km east of Achiote.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Corozal and Toa Alta.
Corozal
Photo: Yarfpr, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Corozal is a mountain town and municipality of Puerto Rico. It is located in Karst Country and its relief is characterized for its mogotes, caves and waterfalls. The town is also known for its indigenous history.
Toa Alta
Photo: Yarfpr, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Toa Alta is a municipality and town of 67,000 residents located in the Toa Valley region of San Juan's metropolitan area in Puerto Rico along the island's Atlantic coast.
Achiote
- Type: Suburb
- Category: locality
- Location: Achiote, Naranjito, La Montaña, Puerto Rico, Caribbean, North America
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Latitude
18.31214° or 18° 18′ 44″ northLongitude
-66.24446° or 66° 14′ 40″ westOpen location code
77CM8Q64+V6OpenStreetMap ID
node 8243465863OpenStreetMap feature
place=suburb
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