Capital of Entre Ríos province, Paraná stands on the eastern bank of a bend in the Río Paraná, opposite Santa Fe. Its centre lies on a hill offering fine views over the river, and if you’re travelling up the Paraná river, it is a good place to stop on a journey north. It was founded in 1649, when Santa Fe was moved from its original spot and settlers crossed the river in search of higher ground for cultivation, and a suitable port. In the mid-19th century it gained importance as capital of the Argentine Confederation and a subsequent period of growth left some sumptuous public buildings. The city’s faded splendour creates a quiet, rather melancholic atmosphere but there is an appealing calm pace of life here. For more information, see http://www.turismoparana.com.ar.
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