Gaspar de Carvajal

Gaspar de Carvajal was a Spanish monk and explorer in the 16th century known for leading an expedition along the Amazon River in 1540-1541. He documented his journey into the Amazon rainforest, providing one of the earliest European accounts of the region’s geography, peoples, and wildlife. His writings offer valuable historical insights into early encounters with indigenous cultures and the challenging environment of the Amazon, contributing to European knowledge about South America during the age of exploration.