Eldorado, Misiones facts for kids
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Eldorado
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 Eldorado
Location in Misiones Province
Eldorado
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Misiones |
| Department | Eldorado |
| Founded | September 29, 1919 |
| Founded by | Julio Adolfo Schwelm |
| Elevation | 228 m (748 ft) |
| Population
(2010 census)
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| • Total | 57,323 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
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N3380
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| Dialing code | +54 3751 |
| Website | Official website: http://www.eldorado.gov.ar/ |
Eldorado is a city in the Misiones Province of Argentina. It's located in the northeast part of the country. This city sits on the eastern banks of the big Paraná River.
Eldorado is the third most populated city in its province. It's also the main town of the Eldorado Department. The city is about 100 kilometers from the famous Iguazú Falls. It's also 206 kilometers away from Posadas, the capital of Misiones Province.
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Discover Eldorado: A City in Argentina
Eldorado was founded on September 29, 1919. It was started as a farming community and a port on the Paraná River. A man named Julio Adolfo Schwelm, who was born in Germany, founded the city. He named it "Eldorado" after the old legend of El Dorado, a mythical city of gold.
How Eldorado Started
This city became a very important place for European immigrants. Many people from countries like Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Denmark, and England came to live here. They helped to build and grow the area.
What People Do in Eldorado
The main way people make a living in Eldorado is through agriculture. Farmers here grow different crops. They produce things like tung (a type of tree), oranges, grapefruit, and yerba mate. Yerba mate is a special plant used to make a popular drink in Argentina.
Tourism is also a big part of the city's economy. Visitors can enjoy many fun activities. These include sailing on the river and sports fishing. A popular fish to catch here is the golden dorado. Some people also enjoy sports hunting for animals like tapirs, deer, and wild boars.
Eldorado also has its own airport. This makes it easier for people to travel to and from the city.
See also
In Spanish: Eldorado (Misiones) para niños
