Region: The Americas · Coordinates: 18.149, -94.445 · 5 events
| Year | Source | Account |
|---|---|---|
| AD 1519 | Bernal Díaz, True History of the Conquest of New Spain | Captains were sent to survey the gold mines, rivers and harbors, including the great river of Coatzacoalcos (chapter 102 title). |
| AD 1520 | Cortés, Letters from Mexico | Chief Tochtecla of the Coatzacoalcos region (Guazacualco) welcomed the Spanish scouting party; they confirmed a large river and a harbor. |
| AD 1522 | Cortés, Letters from Mexico | Sandoval was dispatched to conquer and settle the Guazacualco region along the coast. |
| AD 1524 | Cortés, Letters from Mexico | Before arriving at Espíritu Santo (Coatzacoalcos), he received a letter reporting discord among the officials of the capital. |
| AD 1524 | Cortés, Letters from Mexico | Muster result: 93 cavalry and about 30 infantry, etc., 230 men in all. |