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View of Ciudad del Este, ParaguaySource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:CDE_Vista_Aerea.JPG
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Ciudad del Este is a city on the eastern part of Paraguay, near the border with Brazil. The name Ciudad del Este means "City of the East", as it is one of the easternmost major cities in Paraguay. Covering 104 sq km (40.2 sq mi), it has a population of 321,000 people (2011 estimate), making it the second most populous city in the country.
Ciudad del Este was founded in 1957. Although a relatively young city, it has undergone name change quite a number of times. Originally it was known as Puerto Flor de Lis. Then it was renamed Puerto Presidente Stroessner, in honor of the Paraguay president Alfredo Stroessner. It was renamed to Ciudad del Este in 1989.
Ciudad has a sizable Asian community comprising Taiwanese, Koreans, Lebanese and Iranians. As a result, it is one of the few cities in South America with a good number of mosques and temples. The city is near to Foz do Iguaçu in Brazil, linked by the Friendshop Bridge.
Friendship Bridge between Paraguay and BrazilSource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aerial_view_of_Friendship_Bridge_between_Brazil_and_Paraguay.jpg
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Visiting Ciudad del Este
The Guaraní International Airport (AGT) is the airport for Ciudad del Este. It receives regular flights from Asunción and São Paulo.Places of Interest in Ciudad del Este
- Itaipu Dam
One of the biggest dams in South America. - Iguazu Falls
The biggest waterfall in South America and one of the mightiest in the world. - Museo de la Tierra Guaraní and Zoológical Regional
A museum showcasing the local Guaraní culture, with a small zoo holding some local wildlife.
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