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Solís explores the Río de la Plata
- When
- 1516
- Where
- Río de la Plata estuary
Juan Díaz de Solís traversed the estuary in 1516, naming it Mar Dulce and sailing upriver to the confluence of the Uruguay and Paraná rivers.
During his search for a passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, Solís entered the estuary formed by the Uruguay and Paraná rivers. He sailed upriver with two officers and seven men, reaching the confluence point.
Sources
- Río de la Plata Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-05
- Juan Díaz de Solís Wikipedia, revision of 2025-12-30
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