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The first Spaniards to set foot in what is today the United States were likely led by Juan Ponce de León, who arrived in Florida in 1513. He is often credited with being the first European to explore the region, searching for the mythical Fountain of Youth. Other early explorers include Hernán Cortés, who ventured into parts of the southeastern U.S., and Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, who traveled through the Southwest in the 16th century. Their expeditions marked the beginning of Spanish exploration and colonization in North America.

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