La Isabela Archaeological Site
Sitio Arqueológico de la Villa La Isabela
Christopher Columbus's abandoned first European settlement in the Americas, established in 1494 in the Dominican Republic.

📜 First European settlement in the Americas, founded by Christopher Columbus in 1494.
🔍 Abandoned by 1498, it holds significant archaeological and historical value.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore ruins of the first European town in the New World
🗺️ See foundations of Columbus's house, church, and military structures
📚 Learn about early European-Taíno interactions and colonial challenges
🌟 Visit a site of national and international symbolic value

Tips

ℹ️ Visit the Museum of La Isabela for more information.
🗓️ Commemorative mass held annually on January 6.

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