The history of the Caribbean region of Colombia begins with the settlement of the Spanish in the territories that today are known as Santa Marta, Cartagena and the Gulf of Urabá.
These spaces were occupied by indigenous races native to the region, who lived since remote times in settlements dating back to 4000 BC.
In the year 1492, Christopher Columbus discovered America and the coastal regions of the Caribbean Sea were the first to receive the influences of Spanish culture.
In 1502 the first towns of Urabá and Darién were founded, and the growth of the region began.
Background
After its discovery, the Caribbean region was called "The Kingdom of Tierra Firme", because it belonged to the Columbian viceroyalty. The region covered large territories, extending to the current Guianas.
Later the territory was divided, and what was formerly known as the Veragua and Nueva Andalucía governorates was founded in 1508.
In this way the region was divided as follows: the government of Veragua, from the Gulf of Urabá to Cape Gracias a Dios located between Honduras and Nicaragua; and the government of Nueva Andalucía, from the Atrato River to Cabo de Vela.
In the year 1514 an access to the Pacific Sea was discovered and the Jurisdiction of Castilla del Oro was founded, which included the Pacific areas belonging to Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Colombia, along with those of the Caribbean region.
In the year 1537 the territory was separated by territorial disputes between the Columbus family and the Spanish crown.
In this way, the provinces of Cartago and Costa Rica were created, in the former territories of the Veragua government and the province of Tierra Firme.
With the passage of time this province became part of the viceroyalty of Peru. The provinces of Santa Marta and Cartagena are founded on the coast of the Colombian Caribbean region.
Province of Santa Marta
In 1717 the viceroyalty of New Granada was created and this province was added to its territories, thus separating itself from the viceroyalty of Peru. It emerges thanks to its economy based on the search for pearls in its waters.
In 1810, the independence processes began in New Granada, founding the United Provinces of New Granada, proclaiming their freedom.
They obtained this freedom in 1821, with the writing of the Constitution of Angostura.
Cartagena province
During the Spanish rule it was one of the most important ports in America, specialized in smuggling slaves brought from the African continent.
It was one of the first provinces to reveal itself to the Spanish Empire. The town hall on May 22, 1810, held in Cartagena, began the process of New Granada's independence.
References
- Caribbean Region (Colombia). Retrieved on October 21, 2017, from Wikipedia: wikipedia.org
- Kingdom of Tierra Firme. Retrieved on October 21, 2017, from Wikipedia: wikipedia.org
- Governorate of Veragua. Retrieved on October 21, 2017, from Wikipedia: wikipedia.org
- Castilla de Oro. Retrieved on October 21, 2017, from Wikipedia: wikipedia.org
- Province of Santa Marta (New Granada). Retrieved on October 21, 2017, from Wikipedia: wikipedia.org
- Cartagena province. Retrieved on October 21, 2017, from Wikipedia: wikipedia.org