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Santa Fe

La Fe
Town
Locator map of Santa Fe (in black)within Isla de la Juventud
Locator map of Santa Fe (in black)
within Isla de la Juventud
Santa Fe, Isle of Youth is located in Cuba
Santa Fe, Isle of Youth
Santa Fe, Isle of Youth
Location in Cuba
Country  Cuba
Province Isla de la Juventud
Municipality Isla de la Juventud
(seat: Nueva Gerona)
Founded ?
Elevation
20 m (70 ft)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)

Santa Fe, also called La Fe, is a town in Cuba. It is the second largest town on the island known as Isla de la Juventud. This island is located south of the main island of Cuba.

About Santa Fe

Santa Fe was the very first settlement built on Isla de la Juventud. It was created around natural mineral springs. These springs were likely important for early settlers.

Location and Travel

The town of Santa Fe is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) south of Nueva Gerona. Nueva Gerona is the main town and the capital of Isla de la Juventud. A 15-kilometer (9-mile) expressway connects Santa Fe with Nueva Gerona, making travel between them easy.

Famous People

  • Tomás Aldazabal (born in 1976) is a famous volleyball player from Santa Fe.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Santa Fe (Isla de la Juventud) para niños

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