We are an experimental socio-environmental project focused on living beings and their home, the planet.
Steps that connect history and nature
Our story began in 1982 with the purchase of Fazenda do Engenho, whose headquarters served as base and architectural inspiration for Engenho Lodge, our first tourism venture. Today, we have over 6,000 hectares of land undergoing rewilding – the recovery of native flora and fauna – and we’ve also made a social commitment. Based on regenerative tourism, we invest in the economic sustainability of the region.
Our goal is to work towards creating an environment that is fertile for the flourishing of happiness, where there is harmony between the people and the environment.
Values
Kindness, gratitude, generosity, excellence and spirituality.
Mission
Enhance the conditions for the flourishing of happiness in the region.
Vision
We are an inspiring and replicable socio-environmental project.
Purpose
Excellence, quality human relationships, humor, health, local traditions, celebration, entrepreneurship, sustainability, organic food, rewilding, near-zero waste, consumption, art.
Excellence and sustainability
Each certification and association we hold reflects our dedication to creating exceptional experiences while respecting the environment and local communities.
How to get to the Ibiti Project
The Ibiti Project is located in Minas Gerais and borders a large part of the Ibitipoca State Park, one of the most important ecosystems in Brazil.
Plane
The arrival airport is Zona da Mata Airport, located in Juiz de Fora, MG, code IZA. The following airlines operate at the airport:
- Azul Linhas Aéreas, with daily flights to Viracopos Airport (SP) and Confins (MG);
- Gol Linhas Aéreas to Congonhas Airport (SP);
- Latam/Voepass, with daily flights to Guarulhos Airport (SP).
Near Engenho, we have a 900-meter-long grass runway, approved for single-engine aircrafts. You must contact us to assess the weather conditions.
Pilots who have never operated here must make their first landing with an experienced pilot on site.
Car
The Ibiti Project is approximately 20 km from the city of Lima Duarte, MG, a short distance from the main cities of the Southeast Region:
- Rio de Janeiro - 258 km
- São Paulo - 432 km
- Belo Horizonte - 312 km
- Inhotim - 315 km
- Tiradentes - 201 km
The journey from Zona da Mata Airport to the Ibiti Project takes 2 hours and 30 minutes, the transfer can be scheduled directly with the Reservations Center.
Helicopter
There is a helipad at Mogol Village, Engenho and at the Remote concept accommodations (Areião and Isgoné).
Check out what the Brazilian and international media are saying about us!
Ibiti on TV: Brazil that moves and transforms
Álvaro Garnero reveals the charm of Ibiti Projeto in the first episode of Rede Record's "50 por 1" program Ibiti Projeto is featured in the 50 por 1 program, presented by Álvaro Garnero, the first of five episodes of which aired on September 7, 2025 on Rede Record's Domingo Espetacular. The seven-minute episode shows how Ibiti has become one of Brazil's most unique destinations, where nature, culture, gastronomy and regeneration come together in harmony. Watch the full episode:👉 Click here to watch the video on YouTube Garnero walks along trails that reveal waterfalls, as well as showing the Engenho Lodge and Lago Negro, conveying to the audience the feeling of immersion in a preserved territory full of beauty. The program highlights how Ibiti has been able to transform this natural setting into a space that values comfort and luxury as much as the simplicity of a life connected to the land. Behind the scenes of the visit Álvaro Garnero stayed at Engenho Lodge and Ibiti Village, accompanied by his producer and two cameramen. An itinerary was drawn up for the team, covering the experiences that Ibiti offers: tours of the Engenho, visits to the kitchen and vegetable gardens, tasting dishes from the Yucca restaurant and exploring the trails and waterfalls. At the Village, which will be the subject of another episode of the program, the tours completed the immersion, showing the integration of accommodation, nature and community life. This behind-the-scenes care ensured that every detail of the project was captured, from the farm-to-table cuisine to the local culture, including sustainability and regeneration initiatives, such as the reintroduction of native species, reforestation and the use of solar energy. Positive impact On social media, Garnero himself defined Ibiti as "the perfect translation of this Brazil that thrills and transforms". This recognition sums up not only the grandeur of the landscapes, but also the positive impact the project has on the environment, the community and the lives of each visitor.
Ibiti in Forbes as a destination of "sustainable exclusivity"
Ibiti has been included by Forbes Brazil magazine as one of the top six sustainable and exclusive destinations on the planet.
Congado from Minas Gerais maintains tradition in Ibiti
You are enjoying the end of the afternoon with the beautiful view of Serra do Ibitipoca in front of you, when suddenly around 20 members of the congado group from Santana do Garambéu enter, singing and dancing.
Join us
We are looking for people whose vision aligns with our values, capable of undertaking business, valuing local culture and promoting the sustainability of the community itself.
