What did Ponce de León achieve before any other Spanish explorer?

He found the Seven Cities of Cibola in the southwestern United States.

He was the first to reach what is now the United States.

He was able to locate the Fountain of Youth after arriving in Bimini.

He was able to conquer the Aztec Empire with the help of soldiers.

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Ponce de León was the first to reach what is now the United States. He arrived on the east coast of Florida in 1513, making him one of the earliest European explorers to explore this area.