Fuerte Olimpo, Administrative district in Alto Paraguay, Paraguay
The district of Fuerte Olimpo extends along the eastern bank of the Paraguay River, forming a natural boundary with Brazil at coordinates -21.0375, -57.870833.
Founded on September 25, 1792, as Fuerte Borbon by Governor Joaquin Alos y Bru, the district served as a defense point against Brazilian bandeirantes.
The district contains multiple indigenous communities, including Comunidad Indigena la Abundancia and Puerto Maria Elena, preserving their traditional ways of life.
Transportation within the district primarily relies on riverboat services along the Paraguay River, with unpaved Route 9 providing limited land access.
The district houses three distinct hills known as Tres Hermanos, offering views over the Paraguay River and the surrounding Pantanal region.
Location: Fuerte Olimpo
Inception: September 25, 1792
Elevation above the sea: 64 m
GPS coordinates: -21.03750,-57.87083
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:47
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