Balboa wanted to explore because of wealth and fame/glory.
he was bored
the sea
the pacific ocean
for gold and new land to trade
sometime around your mom
He was looking for the Pacific Ocean.
For gold and new land and to trade.
The legend is that a bankrupt Balboa stowed away on a Spanish ship to escape his creditors, and was nearly left marooned on a deserted island by the ship's captain. Supposedly, all Balboa took with him was his dog.
Most notably was the isthmus of Panama thereby discovering the Pacific Ocean.
Vasco Nunez de Balboa explored for the country Spain....I hope this answers your question, I didn't really know what you were asking...whether it was for his sponsoring country or his family?
well he did face some problems although he was still alright.