In all cases it is a tribute to the European discoverer of America, Christopher Columbus, or to his relatives. 1st_ Costa Rican and El Salvador Currencies . 2nd_ Name of several localities, such as the municipality and department of Colón in the province of Entre Ríos (Argentina) . 3o_ It is also the name of the most important theater in Buenos Aires. 4th_ Several sports clubs, such as Colón Fútbol Club (Montevideo), Club Atlético Colón (Santa Fe), . . .