He is best known for being the first European to discover the Pacific Ocean while crossing the Isthmus of Panama in 1513. [1][2] He traveled to the New World in 1500 and, after some exploration, settled …

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 …

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 …

2 days ago · San Diego City Council President Joe LaCava proposes suspending Balboa Park parking fees for residents after museums report significant visitor drops.

Jan 21, 2026 · Amazon MGM Studios has renewed its multiyear first-look film and television deal with Sylvester Stallone's Balboa Productions.

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.

Located adjacent to the San Diego Zoo, the carousel features a variety of animal rides, all of which are original except the four miniature horses that were added in the 1970s. Also original are the hand …

5 days ago · For the first time ever Balboa Park in San Diego imposed parking fees and residents, tourists and park employees are united in opposition.

Jan 19, 2026 · Balboa Park is San Diego’s crown jewel, celebrated for its gardens, museums, and stunning Spanish-style architecture.