Diamante, human settlement in Argentina
Diamante is a town in Entre Rios province situated on the eastern edge of the Paraná River. The settlement spreads across flat terrain with open spaces, trees, and the river as a central feature of the landscape.
The town was founded on February 27, 1836 and originally named Punta Gorda. In 1852 it was renamed to Diamante, and soon after it became a center for regional trade and strategic military movements in Argentina.
The name Diamante comes from a 1852 renaming by Justo José de Urquiza, who chose the word meaning "diamond." Local life centers on the river, where fishing remains a daily activity and families spend time on the water.
The town is easy to explore on foot or by local bus. Basic accommodations and restaurants serving local dishes are available for visitors.
The town's name was established by Urquiza's troops during the Platine War in the 1850s, and around that time an American explorer named Thomas Jefferson Page mapped the area aboard ships. His expedition helped reveal the region's potential for trade and scientific study.
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