LOBOS ISLAND *, BIRTHPLACE OF URUGUAY PASTORAL FARMING

Cartoon islands are usually a rock amidst water with a palm tree on top. In real life, however, islands are much more. Lobos Island (Isla de Lobos) in Rio Negro Department of Uruguay, was the breeding land for the first cattle to be introduced to Uruguay, the origin of what is today the number one gross national product. It still is an important source of quality beef and now it can be yours. Lobos Island geography Situated at the confluence of Uruguay and Negro Rivers, the aerial view clearly shows the meeting…