Puerto de la Cruz History Quiz

In which country is Puerto de la Cruz located?

• Mexico

• Italy

• Spain

• Brazil

What is the meaning of 'Puerto de la Cruz' in English?

• Bridge of the Port

• Cross of the Port

• Harbor of the Cross

• Port of the Cross

Which year was Puerto de la Cruz founded?

• 1510

• 1492

• 1535

• 1496

What was the original name of Puerto de la Cruz?

• Puerto de la Laguna

• Puerto de la Orotava

• Puerto de la Cruz del Norte

• Puerto de la Santa Cruz

Which famous explorer visited Puerto de la Cruz in 1797?

• Alexander von Humboldt

• Marco Polo

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

What is the name of the oldest hotel in Puerto de la Cruz?

• Hotel Tigaiga

• Hotel Marquesa

• Hotel Riu Garoe

• Hotel Botanico

Which volcanic eruption caused significant damage to Puerto de la Cruz in 1706?

• Mount Vesuvius

• Mount Teide

• Mount Etna

• Mount St. Helens

What is the name of the famous botanical garden in Puerto de la Cruz?

• Jardín Tropical

• Parque Botánico

• Jardín de Flores

• Jardín Botánico

Which famous artist lived in Puerto de la Cruz during the 19th century?

• Marianne North

• Pablo Picasso

• Vincent van Gogh

• Leonardo da Vinci

What is the name of the traditional festival celebrated in Puerto de la Cruz in February?

• Carnival

• Christmas

• Easter

• Halloween