That was the Pacific Ocean.
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo claimed the western coast of North America for Spain, specifically areas that are now part of California, during his expedition in 1542. Vasco Núñez de Balboa, on the other hand, is known for claiming the Pacific Ocean and its surrounding lands for Spain in 1513 after crossing the Isthmus of Panama. Both explorers played significant roles in expanding Spanish territorial claims along the ocean.
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo.
Balboa
Vasco Nunez de Balboa:)
The initials of the state now on the land that Cabrillo claimed for Spain are CA, which stands for California. So, next time you're soaking up the sun on a Californian beach, just remember you're on land that was once staked by the Spanish explorer Cabrillo. You're welcome for the history lesson.
Vasco Nunez de balboa
Vasco Nunez de balboa
Vasco Nunez de Balboa conquered and claimed Santa Maria la Antigua del Darien on behalf of Spain. The town is in what is now Columbia.
The explorer who claimed the South Sea (Pacific Ocean) for Spain was Vasco Núñez de Balboa in 1513. He was the first European to sight the Pacific Ocean from the Americas.
Vasco Nunez de balboa
Yes, Balboa WAS from Spain. Yes, Balboa WAS from Spain.
Vasco Nunez de Balboa is most notable for being the first European to explore the Pacific Ocean. The expedition was originally to find gold, which Balboa thought would please the King of Spain, but when the prospect of gold failed, Balboa instead claimed all the lands that the waters of the Pacific Ocean touched in the name of Spain.