San José, Costa Rica — Central America
Christopher Columbus in Costa Rica
Cristóbal Colón en Costa Rica
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2015
1. Christopher Columbus in Costa Rica Marker
En nombre del pueblo de Costa Rica, el
Presidente de la Republica,
Doctor Abel Pacheco de la Espriella,
develo esta placa para conmemorar el
500 aniversario de la llegada del
Almirante Cristobal Colon
a tierras costarricenses, en septiembre
de 1502, y para hacer honor de los lazos
inquebrantables de amistad entre
Costa Rica y España.
En presencia del Embajador en mision
especial de España para la celebración de
este acontecimiento,
Cristobal Colon de Carvajal,
Duque de Veragua y descendiente directo
del descubridor, asi como del Embajador
de España en Costa Rica,
Victor Ibañez-Martin
San Jose, 25 de septiembre de 2002.
In the name of the people of Costa Rica, the President of the Republic, Doctor Abel Pacheco de la Espriella, unveiled this plaque to commemorate the 500th anniversary since the arrival of the Admiral Christopher Columbus to the lands of Costa Rica in September, 1502 and to honor the unbreakable bonds of friendship between Costa Rica and Spain.
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In the presence of the Special Ambassador from Spain for this event, Cristobal Colon de Carvajal, Duke of Veragua and direct descendant of the explorer, together with the Ambassador of Spain in Costa Rica, Victor Ibañez-Martin
San José, September 25, 2002.
Erected 2002 by Instituto de Cultura Hispanica de España.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1502.
Location. 9° 56.15′ N, 84° 4.414′ W. Marker is in San José. Marker can be reached from Presidente Roosevelt close to Calle 11A. The marker and monument are near the center of the Parque España (Spanish Park) in downtown San José. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San José 10101, Costa Rica. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Juan Vazquez de Coronado (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrés Bello (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The National Monument of Costa Rica (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Miguel Hidalgo (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Juan Mora Fernández (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The University of Santo Tomás (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Juan Rafael Mora Porras (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); The 150th Anniversary of the First Catholic Diocese in Costa Rica
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2015
2. Christopher Columbus in Costa Rica Marker
The left side of the monument has an additional bronze that is a fragment of Queen Isabel's will, where she recommended the good treatment of the inhabitants of the New World. It reads: …por ende suplico al Rey, mi Señor, muy efectuosamente e mando a la unica princesa, mi hija, y al dicho principe, su marido, que asi lo hagan e cumplan e que este sea su principal fin e que en ello pongan mucha diligencia e no consientan nin den lugar que los indios vecinos e moradores de la dichas yndias e tierra firma ganadas e por ganar, reciban agravio alguno en sus personas e bienes, e si alguno han recibido lo remedien…
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2015
3. Christopher Columbus in Costa Rica Marker
The reverse of the monument is a bronze of a Spanish galleon similar to those used by Columbus.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2015
4. Christopher Columbus in Costa Rica Marker
The monument is topped by a bust of Queen Isabel I of Castile, the Catholic. The front bronze reads: El Instituto de Cultura Hispanica de España al pueblo de Costa Rica. (English: The Institute of Hispanic Culture of Spain to the people of Costa Rica.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2018. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 503 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 17, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
