Quivira is a legendary place mentioned in early Spanish explorations of North America. It was believed to be a wealthy land filled with gold and riches, attracting many explorers in the 16th century. The exact location of Quivira is uncertain, but it is often associated with parts of present-day Kansas. The search for Quivira was led by explorers like Francisco Vázquez de Coronado, who traveled through the Great Plains in hopes of finding this fabled land. Although they never found the riches they sought, their journeys contributed to the mapping and understanding of the region.