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Columbus landfall monument, Long Bay
Where Columbus came ashore
About Columbus landfall monument, Long Bay
Perhaps the most photographed place on San Salvador, a stone cross on Long Bay marks the spot where Christopher Columbus first came ashore; offshore, an underwater monument marks where the Pinta dropped anchor.
Why it's on our list
- Columbus’s first landfall
- Stone cross
- Underwater monument
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Columbus landfall monument, Long Bay before you go.