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Galleon Trad
Historical Background
The Manila-Acapulco galleon trade began when th
Andrés de Urdaneta, sailing in convoy under Migue e Augu stinian friar,
discovered a return route from Cebu City to Mexic l Ló pez de Legazpi,
o in 1565.
The galleon trade started in the same year; the fir
Cebu. Until 1593 there were two Philippine cities st galleon sailed from
Cebu and Manila. involved in the trade:

Although the trade was officially ended in 1815 du

e
War of Independence, the last of the galleons set sa to the Mexican
il in 1820.
The Manila Galleon or "Nap de China" was the first
through the Pacific Ocean as a link between Asia ro ut e to sail
and
this route, and after having colonized Philippines, America. Through
Sp
this commercial route for almost three centuries, ain controlled
Philippines and Mexico. un iting Se ville,
The trading process in the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade

Departure from Manila

Crossing from Pacific
Arrival in Acapulco
Trade Fair in Acapulco
Loading of Mexican Silver
Return Voyage to Manila
Completion of the Trade Cycle
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