What were balboa intentions for his first ever expedtion?

Vasco Núñez de Balboa's primary intention for his first expedition in 1510 was to find a route to the South Sea (the Pacific Ocean) and to establish a Spanish settlement in the region. He aimed to exploit the wealth of gold and other resources he believed were abundant in the lands he explored. Additionally, Balboa sought to enhance his personal status and fortune, as well as to assert Spanish claims in the New World. His journey ultimately led to the first European sighting of the Pacific Ocean from the Americas.