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 …

1 day ago · Leaders from Balboa Park's biggest cultural institutions are calling on San Diego's mayor and city council to pause the paid parking program.

2 days ago · Amazon MGM Studios has renewed its multiyear first-look film and television deal with Sylvester Stallone's Balboa Productions.

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 …

Vasco de Balboa is credited as being the first European to set eyes on the Pacific Ocean from the New World, which paved the way for Spanish expansion.

1 day ago · As a San Diego resident, for years my family has enjoyed the many attractions, events, festivals and opportunities that Balboa Park offers, and we have taken great joy in introducing local …

Jul 14, 2025 · Discover the life of Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the first European to see the Pacific Ocean, and the events leading to his execution in 1519.

1 day ago · Leaders of some of Balboa Park's largest cultural institutions Wednesday called on the city officials to rescind the parking fees in Balboa Park, citing a significant drop in attendance.

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