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 …

Visit Balboa Park using the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), with easy access from Downtown and Mission Valley. Print out a handy map of the bus and trolley systems servicing Downtown, the San …

Jul 5, 2022 · An utterly ruthless adventurer and colonizer, Balboa was as much a danger to his fellow conquistadors as he was to the indigenous peoples he came across. Balboa helped establish the …

The city of Balboa is located on the peninsula in South Orange County is officially incorporated into the city of Newport Beach. Balboa Island is a man made Island with shopping and attractions. Historical …

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.

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 …

After months of discussion and great public interest, the Park Commissioners decided on the name Balboa Park, chosen in honor of Spanish-born Vasco Nuñez de Balboa, the first European to spot …

At this time, all parking in Balboa Park remains free. More information on parking passes, discounts for City residents, and the timeline for implementation will be shared as soon as it becomes available.

From museums to musicals to Shakespeare under the stars, immerse yourself in all the arts, sciences, and history you can handle. Explore must-see landmarks, engage in guided tours, shop for …