The Spanish did not manage to conquer the island until 1697, after several attempts, that begun in 1629, when they marched in, from Corozal in Belize, Yucatán and Alta Verapaz, attacked via boats and destroyed it.
The Spanish didn't conquer the island until 1697. It took many attempts that begun in 1629. They marched in from Corozal in Belize, Yucatán, and Alta Verapaz. They attacked from their boats and destroyed it.