Why did Bartholomeu Dias come to America?

Bartholomeu Dias did not actually come to America; he was a Portuguese explorer known for being the first European to sail around the southern tip of Africa, reaching the Cape of Good Hope in 1488. His explorations were primarily aimed at finding a sea route to India and expanding trade opportunities for Portugal. The discovery of the Americas occurred later, with Christopher Columbus's voyage in 1492. Dias's achievements laid the groundwork for future exploration, but he did not directly explore the Americas.