Cortés was part of the generation of Spanish explorers and conquistadors who began the first phase of the Spanish colonization of the Americas. Born in Medellín, Spain, to a family of lesser nobility, …

As one of the only remaining fishing villages on the Southwest Coast of Florida, Cortez, just west of Bradenton, is rich in history and full of saltwater fun for the whole family, from pirate ship cruises and …

Nov 9, 2009 · After establishing a colony in Mexico, Spanish nobleman Hernán Cortés rallied native allies and conquered the Aztec Empire. Learn more about what led him to destroy one of the greatest...

Jan 1, 2026 · Hernán Cortés (born 1485, Medellín, near Mérida, Extremadura, Castile [Spain]—died December 2, 1547, Castilleja de la Cuesta, near Sevilla) was a Spanish conquistador who overthrew …

2 days ago · Videos & Photos ... The Parade of Lights began it’s dazzling march down Cortez’s Main Street Saturday night, featuring t...

Jan 1, 2026 · Cortez is shaped by the people who step up, listen, and lead. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking about how our city grows, how decisions get made, and how we can build on what makes …

Located eight miles from the entrance to Mesa Verde National Park, many consider Cortez the cultural center of Mesa Verde Country. Strong agricultural traditions and Native American heritage …

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Jun 30, 2022 · Hernán Cortés (1485 to 1547) was a Spanish conquistador who led the conquest of the Aztec Empire in Mexico from 1519. Taking the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan in 1521, Cortés …

The southwestern Colorado town of Cortez, one of America's richest archaeological centers, lies between the entrance to world-famous Mesa Verde National Park and the fascinating Ute Mountain …