EARLY SPANISH NAVIGATION IN THE SEA OF CORTEZ: Alex La Pierre of Borderlandia

Join Alex La Pierre for a fascinating presentation that explores the maritime expeditions that charted the Gulf of California, known to the Spanish as the Sea of Cortez, and their vital role in connecting the Baja Peninsula with the greater Spanish borderlands. Through vivid storytelling and historical insight, you’ll learn the challenges, discoveries, and enduring legacies of early seafaring along this storied coastline.