Vasco Núñez de Balboa (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbasko ˈnuɲeθ ðe βalˈβo.a]; c. 1475 – around January 12–21, 1519) [a] was a Spanish explorer, governor, conquistador, and a pirate. He is best known for …

Jan 8, 2026 · The colonists soon deposed Enciso, Ojeda’s second in command, and elected a town council; one of its two alcaldes, or magistrates, was Balboa. With the subsequent departure of …

Your guide to San Diego's Balboa Park, including world-class museums, gardens, attractions, performances, and the San Diego Zoo.

Balboa Park is more than 1,000 acres and offers 15 museums, various gardens, arts and international culture associations, and the San Diego Zoo. It offers something historical, horticultural, educational …

Jul 5, 2022 · Balboa helped establish the town of Darién, the first permanent Spanish settlement on the American mainland. Extracting gold from Panama and instituting slavery and forced labour to work …

Dec 18, 2009 · The 16th-century Spanish conquistador and explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa helped establish the first stable settlement on the South American continent at Darién, on the coast of the …

Robert " Rocky " Balboa (also known by his ring name the Italian Stallion) is a fictional character and the titular protagonist of the Rocky franchise. The character was created by Sylvester Stallone, who has …

A soaring icon of San Diego overlooking Balboa Park. A rare chance to ride an original menagerie carousel. Explore the park’s rich history, spectacular architecture, and botanical wonders. Gather …

Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre (490 ha) historic urban cultural park in San Diego, California. [3][4] Placed in reserve in 1835, the park's site is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public …

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