Vasco Núñez de Balboa: historia del descubrimiento del Océano Pacífico

Written by Ángel Ruiz de Obregón y Retortillo, 'Vasco Núñez de Balboa: historia del descubrimiento del Océano Pacífico' commemorates the 400th anniversary of Balboa's discovery of the Pacific Ocean for Europeans. This brief biography explores the complex character of Balboa, highlighting the heroic and brutal elements of his life as a conquistador. It also addresses the challenges he faced, including the lack of resources, the suffering of his companions, and the internal conflicts among conquistadors, which proved to be more dangerous than the indigenous tribes or the harsh geography.