Is Balb oa an explorer

Balboa, often referred to as Vasco Núñez de Balboa, was indeed an explorer. He is best known for being the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from the New World after crossing the Isthmus of Panama in 1513. His explorations contributed significantly to the Spanish understanding of the Americas and the oceanic routes for trade and conquest. Balboa's achievements made him a notable figure in the Age of Exploration.