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Crossing the Isthmus
- When
- September 1, 1513
- Where
- Isthmus of Panama
Balboa led 190 Spaniards and guides across the Isthmus of Panama starting September 1, 1513.
Relying on information from friendly caciques, Balboa initiated the trek on September 1, 1513. The group included 190 Spaniards, native guides, and dogs, moving through the territories of Ponca and Careta toward the western coast.
Sources
- Vasco Núñez de Balboa Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
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