Spanish exploration of Brazil's interior preceded Portuguese exploration, beginning with Orellana's navigation of the Amazon River in 1542, the beginning of many explorations, especially in those areas that now are part of Brazil's periphery near Spanish speaking countries.
Spanish exploration of Brazil's interior preceded Portuguese exploration. Spanish exploration of Brazil's interior was beginning with Orellana's navigation of the Amazon River in 1542 in those areas. This was especially. These areas now are part of Brazil's periphery near Spanish speaking countries.1542 was the beginning of many explorations.