Saint Ann’s Bay, Jamaica
Sevilla la Nueva
Sevilla la Nueva or New Seville was the first permanent European settlement in Jamaica, the first capital of Jamaica and the third capital established by Spain in the Americas. It was founded in 1509 by Juan de Esquivel who arrived with 80 citizens and their families. In 1518, due to health concerns arising from Sevilla la Nueva's proximity to a mangrove swamp, the settlement was moved to higher ground at a location which was only a short distance away from the first site.
- City
- Saint Ann’s Bay
- Country
- Jamaica
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
Background: Wikipedia