Spanish conquest of Yucatán

The Spanish Conquest of Yucatán was a long and involved process taking some 170 years to complete. The Maya had no single leader (like the Inca of Peru), but instead lived in numerous independent states, some of which fiercely resisted foreign domination. Also, the land had no gold or silver except for small amounts acquired by trade, so many early Spanish Conquistadores were attracted instead to central Mexico or Peru, which seemed to offer quicker and easier riches.

Related Topics:
Maya - Inca - Gold - Silver - Spanish - Conquistadores - Mexico - Peru

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