Most notably was the isthmus of Panama thereby discovering the Pacific Ocean.
For gold and new land and to trade.
Vasco Nunez de Balboa was a Spanish explorer and conquistador. He sailed on two ships which were named the Santa Maria and the San Anton. He was looking for the Pacifi Ocean and he fpound it after crossing the Isthmus of Panama.
How did Balboa Impact the world
Nunez de Balboa
Spain
the sea
sometime around your mom
Balboa wanted to explore because of wealth and fame/glory.
the pacific ocean
he was bored
for gold and new land to trade
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.
when did vasco start exploring? when did vasco start exploring?
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