The Discovery of Puerto Rico: Columbus’s Second Voyage
On November 19, 1493, Christopher Columbus discovered the island of Puerto Rico during his second voyage to the Americas. This momentous event marked a crucial turning point in the history of exploration and the European interaction with the Caribbean. Columbus’s landing on the island would eventually lead to significant cultural, political, and economic changes that […]
Christopher Columbus Sights Manatees in the Caribbean
During his second voyage to the Americas on January 9th, 1493, Christopher Columbus sighted manatees in the Caribbean. This encounter added to the explorer’s documentation of the region’s unique wildlife.