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).
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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.
