Uruguay is a virtually unexplored destination for traditional tourism. This small and peaceful country offers nature lovers an amazing variety of ecosystems mainly concentrated in the “Bañados Del Este” Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO).

A unique place where, within short distances we can find: wetlands, hills, native forest, palm groves, sandy and rocky beaches, rivers, coastal lagoons and savannahs, all filled with an enormous diversity of birds – more than 400 speciesand other wildlife like the endangered pampas deer, capybara, sea lion, sea turtle and franca whale among others. The country occupies the sixth position in the Environmental Sustainability World Index 2002.