Cruz de la Parra

La Cruz de la Parra, or The Sacred Cross of Parra, as it is referred to in English, is a wooden cross which was erected by Christopher Columbus in Cuba after he had landed there during his First Voyage in 1492.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Co-Cathedral of Baracoa.

Church
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The Our Lady of the Assumption Co-Cathedral also… is situated 1½ km southeast of Cruz de la Parra.

Cruz de la Parra

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Latitude
20.35659° or 20° 21′ 24″ north
Longitude
-74.50578° or 74° 30′ 21″ west
Open location code
77G79F4V+JM
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2850975134
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­monument
Wiki­data ID
Q1142139

Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Spanish—“Cruz de la Parra” goes by many names.

Places with the Same Name

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Gustavo Rizo and Bañito de La Punta.

Nearby Places

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Eastern Cuba: Highlights

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