LA ISABELA HISTORICAL PARK

Visit the old village of La Isabela, in Puerto Plata, the first european settlement in the Americas.

The old village of La Isabela or Villa Isabela is, due to its history, one of the most interesting places in Puerto Plata and in the Dominican Republic. Villa Isabela and its surroundings were the first european settlements in America, but nowadays, it houses the Historical National Park of La Isabela.

The first settler of the village was Christopher Columbus, who in 1494, during his second travel to America, settled there together with 1500 colonisers. But in 1500, the city was abandoned due to the violent hurricanes that destroyed it. It was not until the 20th Century when this little village was rediscovered, and it acquired a great archaeological value.

Inside the park, they are emplaced the Archaeological Museum of La Isabela and an Interpretation Centre, there, you can get to know, on the one hand, the first buildings; the graveyard, where some of the old inhabitants still lay; Christopher Columbus’s House, and, on the other hand, the lifestyle of the first european settlers.

Another interesting attraction there is Las Américas Temple or Jesus Christ the Evangeliser Sanctuary, which was the first Catholic church in America. This beautiful, little church, which was built on the ruins of the older one, keeps some beautiful, religious relics and paintings on its inside.  

In 1493, Christopher Columbus erected the first intentional European colony in the New World. It was built as a base from which the presence and dominion of the Spanish in the Indies would be established, and it was the American home of Columbus.

 

 

 

The deposit is located on the east bank of the Bajabonico River where it empties into the Bay of La Isabela, about 28 miles west of the modern city of Puerto Plata, on the north coast of the Dominican Republic.

 

 

 

Columbus brought 17 ships loaded with 1,500 men, along with pigs, horses, cows, and other livestock, seeds, and plants to plant, as well as the tools and equipment necessary to start the colony. The settlers included artisans, builders, Franciscan friars, and people from other occupations and social classes.

 

 

 

The town was surrounded by a wall, with a fortified warehouse on one end and the Casa de Colón on the other. It had a plaza overlooking the water, buildings several stories high, and some 200 palm houses that served as housing for the city's inhabitants.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1- LA ISABELA ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM PARK

Archaeological evidence shows that there was a second town near the walled town that served as a center for pottery, industry, agriculture, and farms. La Isabela was only populated for 5 years, since deaths from diseases, hard work, indigenous hostilities, famine and rebellions caused its abandonment when the town of Santo Domingo was established in 1496-97.

Archaeologists from the Florida Museum of Natural History collaborated with the National Parks Directorate of the Dominican Republic, and with the Francisco de Miranda National and Experimental University of Venezuela to excavate and study La Isabela, from 1989 to 1999. The results of these investigations are You can see in the Museum of the Park of La Isabela.

NEAR TO LA ISABELA HISTORICAL PARK

You are in the center of the city where the places of interest are close and you can get there by crossing a corner, enjoy every moment with your family or your partner, show your photos to your friends of our beautiful Puerto Plata.

 

• Fricolandia
• Espigon Cigar Factory
• Independence Central Park
• Isabel de Torres National Park
• Calle De Las Sombrillas
• El Rincon Del Cafe
• Paso Peatonal de Melosa
• Amber Museum
• Fortaleza San Felipe
• Gregorio Luperon Museum
• Paseo Dona Blanca

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WHERE TO STAY, PUERTO PLATA

 

Choosing where to stay in Puerto Plata is very simple, if you are looking for 3 to 5 star hotels they are available for you, if you are looking for comfortable and safe cheap hotels you will also find them, we will leave you a list of 5 star hotels and cheap hotels so that you can make the right decision .

Where to Stay in Puerto Plata

We recommend these resorts around Puerto Plata for the best experience, regardless of your budget:

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LA ISABELA HISTORICAL PARK - VIDEO

 

 

LA ISABELA HISTORICAL PARK - FAQ's

• ¿What is the price of Isabel De Torres National Park, Puerto Plata?

  • RD$250.00 Older than 11 years old
  • RD$150.00 Minors between 5-10 years old

• ¿Where is it located Isabel De Torres National Park?

  The Isabel de Torres National Park is located on the south of the beautiful city of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. At the top of the mountain is the statue of “Christ the Redeemer”, which welcomes visitors with its open arms.

• ¿How can I get to Isabel De Torres National Park RD?

  It is very easy to get to the place, it all depends on where you are, most routes pass near the City Center, you just have to tell it that you are going to Isabel de Torres National Park, Please" and after you arrive you are two corners away. destination, you can also download the app Travelerd: Family Travel Guide, travel with your GPS and find the places that are close to you.

• ¿Which hotels are close to Isabel De Torres National Park?

  • BlueBay Villas Doradas
  • Emotions By Hodelpa Playa Dorada
  • Blue JackTar
  • Viva Wyndham V Heavens – All-Inclusive Resort

• ¿Where can I have dinner near to Isabel De Torres National Park?

  • Restautant Diaz & Fernandez

     

  • Emotions By Hodelpa Playa Dorada

  • Blue JackTar

  • Viva Wyndham V Heavens – All-Inclusive Resort

• ¿What are the opening hours of to Isabel De Torres National Park?

  Hours and calendar of Operation:

  • Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• ¿What do I need to know about to Isabel De Torres National Park?

  Enjoy the only funicular in the entire Caribbean! The Puerto Plata Cable Car is located on the “Isabel de Torres” Mountain, south of the beautiful city of Puerto Plata. At the top of the mountain, on top of a fortress, is the statue of “Christ the Redeemer”,

• ¿ How many visits have Isabel De Torres National Park?

  Receives 98,000 tourists arrive each year