Sevilla la Nueva

Historical Site

The first Spanish settlement in Jamaica and the third capital established by Spain in the Americas

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.

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