Vasco Núñez de Balboa
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Vasco Núñez de Balboa was a Spanish explorer and conquistador credited with the first European sighting of the Pacific Ocean from the New World in 1513. His expeditions played a significant role in the early exploration and colonization of Central America.
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Vasco Núñez de Balboa discovered the pearls in the region in 1513.
La bucería de perlas en PanamáLa Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·
Panama· 2026-01-17
Panama· 2026-01-17
Vasco Núñez de Balboa was executed in a violent power struggle marked by ambition and disregard for legality.
A 507 años del cadalso de Acla: el día que un bandido fue ejecutado por otroLa Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·Panama· 2026-01-15
Panama· 2026-01-15
Vasco Núñez de Balboa was a key figure in the early exploration of the Americas.
Panamá albergó la primera diócesis de la Tierra Firme americanaLa Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·Panama· 2025-07-31
Panama· 2025-07-31
Vasco Núñez de Balboa is recognized for his discovery of the Pacific Ocean.
Músicos, deportistas y expertos en idiomas: 200 expedicionarios de la Ruta Quetzal se preparan para los tres Caminos de Santiago | EspañaEl País·
Spain· 2025-06-14
Spain· 2025-06-14
Vasco Núñez de Balboa ordered his men to not follow him as he wished to see the Pacific Ocean before any other European.
‘Letra libre’: Jamás podré olvidar...La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·
Costa Rica· 2025-03-16
Costa Rica· 2025-03-16
