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Altagracia is a small town situated northeast of Volcán Concepción. Before the arrival of the Spaniards the name of the town was Astagalpa, which means House of the Herones in náhuatl.

In Altagracia there is a large Parque Central. This is where the buses stop. Around the park there are several food stalls and you will also find the church and the museum near by. If you want to stay in Altagracia there are a few hotels.

Just north of Altagracia there is a ferry terminal with ferries to Granada and San Carlos (twice a week to both destinations).

During November 12 - 18 the Fiesta de San Diego is celebrated in Altagracia.