Álvaro de Mendaña de Neira
Álvaro de Mendaña y Neira was a Spanish navigator, explorer, and cartographer, best known for two of the earliest recorded expeditions across the Pacific Ocean in 1567 and 1595. His voyages led to the discovery of the Marquesas, Cook Islands, and Solomons among other archipelagos. Born in Congosto, in El Bierzo Region (León), he was the nephew of Lope García de Castro, viceroy of Peru.
Bust at Solomon Island museum at Point Cruz
The Marquesas Islands are a group of volcanic islands in French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the southern Pacific Ocean. Their highest point is the peak of Mount Oave on Ua Pou island, at 1,230 m (4,035 ft) above sea level.
Hiva Oa
Hakaui waterfall, on Nuku Hiva island.
Basaltic rock formation in Hatiheu, Nuku Hiva island.
Breadfruit tree on Fatu-Hiva.