Monument to Vasco Nuñez de Balboa, Bronze monument at Cinta Costera, Panama City, Panama
The statue depicts Vasco Nuñez de Balboa holding a Spanish flag in his left hand and a sword in his right, overlooking Panama Bay.
The monument was inaugurated on September 29, 1924, with representatives from 15 Latin American countries attending the official ceremony in Panama City.
The statue base features four nude figures surrounding a globe, representing different human races and symbolizing the universal impact of the discovery.
Visitors can access the monument via Metro Bus services that travel along Balboa Avenue, with stops marked as Cinta Costera or Albrook.
The monument was donated by King Alfonso XIII of Spain and created through collaboration between sculptors Miguel Blan and Mariano Benlliure.
Location: Panama City
GPS coordinates: 8.96881,-79.53093
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:11
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