Balboa's journey ended in the region of present-day Panama, where he famously became the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from the New World in 1513. He reached the ocean after crossing the Isthmus of Panama, a challenging trek that solidified his place in history. Ultimately, his explorations and conquests led to his establishment of the first European settlement on the Pacific coast.
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