🇩🇴 Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic

Santiago de los Caballeros is the second-largest city in the Dominican Republic with a population of around 1 million people. It is located in the Cibao Valley, surrounded by beautiful mountains. While it doesn't have direct access to the sea, it is strategically close to the port city of Puerto Plata, which is about an hour's drive away. This makes it a convenient location for seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies who may need to access the port or utilize the nearby shipyards and factories.