By Helen Morgan, Source: Inhabitat

Inhabitat recently took a trip down to visit Ecoparque Uruguay; a sustainable conservation project located within around 100 acres of stunning unspoiled wilderness. It all began three years ago with the aim of becoming a rural hub for eco-tourism, as well as a space for non-profits that want to enjoy and help conserve the land. It is situated in the department of Canelones and is pretty isolated, even from the nearest village of Aguas Corrientes. But it is certainly comfortable, and the site is dotted with original buildings some of which already have access to solar heated water. Self sufficiency is at the core of the project, and a well designed vegetable plot makes full use of the organized space, with big plans afoot to ensure water is reused and energy use as efficient as possible.

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