Pico Diego de Ocampo

Pico Diego de Ocampo is the highest point in the Cordillera Septentrional in Santiago Province, Dominican Republic.

Diego de Ocampo
View of the southern slope of Diego de Ocampo
Highest point
Peak	1250 m
Geography
Diego de Ocampo
Country	Dominican Republic
Range coordinates	19°34′48″N 70°44′42″W

Located north of Santiago, the peak has been called the city's main natural monument, together with the Yaque River.

Etymology

This peak was named after Diego de Ocampo, a rebel slave leader who hid away in the mountains, pillaged and sabotaged plantations in Concepción de la Vega, San Juan de la Maguana, Azua de Compostela and Bahoruco. He made a truce with the Spanish authorities, but rebelled again soon after. Later on he was captured and executed by Spanish troops, according to Governor Cerrato and the Oidor Grajeada in 1546.