Where did Alvarez de pineda want to find a water route to?

Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, commonly associated with the early exploration of the Gulf Coast, was part of expeditions aimed at finding a water route to the Pacific Ocean. This route was sought to facilitate trade and exploration opportunities between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Specifically, explorers like Pineda were interested in discovering a passage that could connect Spain with the riches of Asia via the Americas.