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4 Latin American cities named after places in Extremadura

4 Latin American cities named after places in Extremadura

by Irene Corchado Resmella | Sep 25, 2014 | DESTINATIONS, History

Extremadura is the cradle of the Spanish conquerors of the Americas. So, it’s no wonder Francisco Pizarro and his brothers in arms called the places they ‘discovered’ in the Americas after towns in their beloved Extremadura. Today I’m sharing with you a...

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My name is Irene Corchado Resmella and I'm an Edinburgh-based extremeña. An independent Spanish sworn and legal translator. Serial expat, frequent traveller.
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