Historical Events tagged with "las tortugas"
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Exploration & Discovery
Columbus Names Cayman Islands Las Tortugas
May 10th, 1503 521 years ago
Christopher Columbus, on his fourth voyage to the New World, arrived at the Cayman Islands, which he named Las Tortugas due to the large number of sea turtles found there. His observation of the islands' abundant marine life highlighted their ecological significance. This visit underscored the exploratory ambitions of Columbus and his quest for new territories, emphasizing maritime exploration during this era.
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