Guanahani (San Salvador) 1492
Columbus's fleet makes its first landfall in the Americas on this Bahamian island, beginning lasting contact between Europe and the Americas.
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Key facts
| Date | 1492 |
| Type | Historic site or event |
| Location | 24.05° N, 74.50° W |
| Territory of (map of 1492) | Unclaimed / no data |
Rulers in 1492
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | The Catholic Monarchs | 1479–1516 |
| Aztecs | Ahuitzotl | 1486–1502 |
| Inca | Topa Inca Yupanqui | 1471–1493 |
Further reading
Last updated 9 November 2026. Sources: border data from historical-basemaps, land and rivers from Natural Earth; texts written for Chronica Maps from standard reference works. How we make the maps.