Which area did Almagro explore that is now a part of Ecuador?
Galápagos
Quito
Esmeraldas
Manabí
Answer
Quito, now the capital of Ecuador, was explored by Spanish conquistador Diego de Almagro in the 16th century. As part of his expedition to conquer the Inca Empire, Almagro led his forces through the Andes Mountains and into the Quito region. His exploration paved the way for the eventual Spanish colonization of Ecuador and the establishment of Quito as its administrative center.
Conquistador Chronicles: The Diego de Almagro Expedition
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