Unnamed island

"How much farther to the Fountain? I'm running out of time." "...About a day's march north following that river, get to a series of pools, then you're close."

- Blackbeard and Jack Sparrow

This jungle-infested island was a large island in the Caribbean. It was discovered by Juan Ponce de León in 1523. By many legends and lore, this island was the location of the Fountain of Youth, a legendary spring that grants oneself immortality.

Journey for the Fountain of Youth
According to legends, mostly concerning Juan Ponce de León's journey, this island was the location of the Fountain of Youth. Sometime during the 16th century, the Santiago was sent to discover the marvels of the New World, with Ponce de León as its captain. In 1523, Ponce de León discovered the island as well as the Fountain of Youth.

At some point before the death of Ponce de León, the location to the Fountain was written onto the logbook of the Santiago and was painted onto the Mao Kun map. Both showed the route taken by Ponce de León during his journey towards the Fountain. After this, no other outsider has set foot in the island for many years.

Second journey
After the War Against Piracy, Captain Jack Sparrow began his search for the Fountain, which led him to that island. However, he was unsuccessful in finding it after a few years, but he was able to memorize the way through the island to find the Fountain. After the discovery of the Santiago's logbook, three parties set out a perilous search for the legendary spring: the British, the Spanish, and Blackbeard.

Behind the scenes

 * Before Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides was released, many fans believed that because Florida was where the Fountain of Youth was located. This was so because of the real-world myth, as well as Florida's appearance in Tim Powers' 1987 novel that was used for the film.

Appearances

 * Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
 * LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game