Who are the conquistadors in the tears of the moon, jungle cruise?

The conquistadors in "Tears of the Moon" are a group of Spanish soldiers who are seeking a legendary tree with healing powers. These conquistadors are depicted as ruthless and determined in their quest to find the tree, even resorting to violence and deception to achieve their goal. The protagonists of the story must outwit and evade the conquistadors in order to protect the tree and its secrets.