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Santa Fe means "Holy Faith" in Spanish. It's a name given to many different places and things around the world, often because of its religious meaning. You'll find cities, towns, islands, and even ships named Santa Fe!

Places Named Santa Fe

Many cities and regions across the globe share the name Santa Fe. Here are some of the most well-known:

Santa Fe in Argentina

Santa Fe in Bolivia

  • Santa Fe (Oruro): A place in the Oruro region of Bolivia.
  • Santa Fe de Yapacaní: Another location in Bolivia.

Santa Fe in Brazil

Brazil has several places named Santa Fe:

  • Santa Fé, Paraná
  • Santa Fé do Araguaia
  • Santa Fé do Sul
  • Santa Fé de Minas
  • Santa Fé de Goiás
  • Bonito de Santa Fé

Santa Fe in Colombia

  • Santa Fe (Bogotá): A part of the big city of Bogotá in Colombia.
  • Santa Fe de Antioquia: A historic town in Colombia.

Santa Fe in Cuba

Santa Fe in Honduras

Santa Fe in Mexico

  • Santa Fe, Mexico City: A modern business and residential district within Mexico City.

Santa Fe in Panama

Panama also has a few places called Santa Fe:

Santa Fe in the Philippines

The Philippines has several towns named Santa Fe:

  • Santa Fe, Romblon
  • Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya
  • Santa Fe, Cebu
  • Santa Fe, Leyte

Santa Fe in Spain

Spain, where the name originated, has these places:

Santa Fe in the United States

The United States has many places named Santa Fe, including:

Other Locations and Geography

Beyond cities and towns, Santa Fe also refers to other geographical features and historical sites.

Historical Places and Forts

  • Santa Fe (fort): A fort built in Chile in 1602.
  • Santa Fe de Ralito: A ranching outpost in Colombia.
  • Santa Fe de Bogotá: This was an older name for Bogotá, the capital of Colombia.
  • Santa Fe de Mexico (pueblo hospital): The ruins of an old hospital settlement in Mexico City.
  • Santa Fe Abbey: A former monastery in Spain.
  • Santa Fe de Nuevo México: This was a large area that was part of New Spain (a Spanish colony) from the late 1500s to the early 1800s.
  • Santa Fe Historic District: A special area in Santa Fe, New Mexico, known for its old buildings and history.

Natural Features

  • Santa Fe Island: An island in the famous Galapagos Islands, known for its unique wildlife.
  • Santa Fe impact structure: A place in New Mexico where a meteor or asteroid hit the Earth a long time ago.
  • Lake Santa Fe: A lake in Florida, USA.

Other Uses of Santa Fe

Music and Entertainment

The name Santa Fe has inspired many artists:

  • Santa Fe (group): A music band from Cuba.
  • Santa Fe (film): A Western movie from 1951.
  • Santa Fe: A 1997 movie.
  • "Santa Fe" (song): A song by The Bellamy Brothers from 1988.
  • "Santa-Fe" (Bob Dylan song): A song by Bob Dylan from 1967.
  • "Santa Fe": A song from Jon Bon Jovi's album Blaze of Glory.
  • "Santa Fe": A song from the musical Rent.

Transportation

The name Santa Fe is also used for different types of transportation:

  • ARA Santa Fe: Several ships in Argentina's navy have been named Santa Fe.
  • Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway: A famous American railway company that used to operate across the western United States.
  • USS Santa Fe: Two ships in the United States Navy have been named after Santa Fe, New Mexico.
  • 2-10-2: This is a type of steam locomotive (train engine) wheel arrangement, also known as the "Santa Fe" type.
  • Steam locomotives: Several specific steam locomotives were named Santa Fe, including:
  • Hyundai Santa Fe: A popular model of sport utility vehicle (SUV) made by Hyundai.

Sports Teams

  • CD Santa Fé: A football (soccer) team from Santa Fe, Granada, Spain.
  • Independiente Santa Fe: A well-known sports club from Bogotá, Colombia, famous for its professional football team.
  • Unión de Santa Fe: An Argentine football club.

Other Uses

  • Disney's Hotel Santa Fe: A hotel at Disneyland Resort Paris, themed after the American Southwest.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Santa Fe para niños

  • Sainte-Foy (disambiguation)
  • Santa Fe Trail (disambiguation)
  • Santa Fe High School (disambiguation)
  • Santa Fe Depot (disambiguation)
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