This arrival was an important moment in that Europeans directly observed the existence of an entirely different great ocean beyond the Atlantic. The discovery contributed to a better understanding of the geographical structure of the New World.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Balboa Reaches the Pacific?
- European explorers led by Vasco Núñez de Balboa crossed the narrow land bridge in Central America (the Isthmus of Panama) and reached the shore of the Pacific Ocean.
- When did Balboa Reaches the Pacific happen?
- 1513 CE
- Where did Balboa Reaches the Pacific take place?
- Panama