Christopher Columbus' first voyage on October 12, 1492 actually landed him on which island in the Bahamas?
Guanahani Guanahani is an island in the Bahamas that was the first land in the New World sighted and visited by Christopher Columbus' first voyage, on October 12, 1492. It is not known precisely which island it was, and several theories have been put forth by historians. "Guanahani" is the native Taíno name; Columbus called it San Salvador.
Blue Lagoon Island Blue Lagoon Island is a private island located 5 km (three miles) from Nassau, Bahamas and serves as a local tourist attraction.