Paraná means “Father of the rivers� in Guarani. The city is surrounded by the rivers Paraná, Uruguay, Mocoretá and Guayquiraró and is the capital city of the Entre Ríos Province. As Colón is the “paradise City�, Paraná is known as the “Lanscape city�. It is unnecessary to explain why: the natural beauty of its Paraná river coast (the biggest in Latin American after the Amazon) clearly confirms this assertion. In this area it is usual to find small islands, most of them virgin, with isolated beaches. The Paraná River is characterised by having a great variety of fishes, which attracts those interested in sports fishing. The river, its islands, the green hills and natural and artificial forests constitute the perfect habitat for diverse bird species and make it the ideal place for photo safaris. This city counts with many important historic buildings due its past historical relevance. In 1852, the Argentinean Confederation was declared, led by General Justo José de Urquiza. The city was chosen as the capital of the Confederation, as it became separate from Buenos Aires as an autonomous state. During this period, buildings were built in accordance with the importance the city had acquired: the Government House, the Legislative Palace, the theatre, the market, among others. It is better to see the town centre on foot. A good starting point is the Primero de Mayo Square. It was the first to be built in the city, the point at which the fort which protected the city was located. At present, the visitor can see around it the Colegio del Huerto, the Post Office, the Social Club, the Escuela Normal and the Town Hall, all of which are worth visiting.