Landmark· Luperón· Other Caribbean
La Isabela National Historic Park
19° 53.2′ N · 71° 4.8′ W
The site of La Isabela, the first stable Spanish town in the Americas, founded by Columbus in late 1493 to early 1494 on his second voyage and abandoned by 1500.
Practical
Coordinates from Wikipedia. Next to the village of El Castillo, 42 km west of Puerto Plata. Visit from the El Castillo anchorage (in settled weather) or by car from Luperón. The settlement suffered the first known European epidemic in the Americas and two of the earliest hurricanes recorded by Europeans (1494 and 1495).
Best for
A short history detour from Luperón
Nearby
- El Castillo Anchorage (La Isabela)1.4 NM away
- Fresco Supermarket (Luperón)6.7 NM away
- Luperón Town Colmados & Market6.7 NM away
- Luperón Propane Refill & Laundry6.8 NM away
- Wendy's Bar (Luperón)6.8 NM away
- Dominican Despacho System7 NM away
- Luperón Clearance (Armada, Customs, Immigration)7 NM away
- Luperón Cruiser Net & Services7.1 NM away