Ibiti Travessia: Six days of e-bike, nature and inner reconnection
It's in the middle of the road that life happens. When your feet feel tired and your soul begins to expand. Ibiti Travessia is not just an electric bike ride. It's a plunge into the immensity of time, nature and self-knowledge. Six days and five nights of adventure, contemplation and passage. As with the great routes of humanity - from the Camino de Santiago to the trails of the Andes - here too you cross more than a landscape: you cross inwards. A journey in three stages With a total length of approximately 100km, the Ibiti Travessia takes travelers through three different forms of hospitality, connecting them to different rhythms. It begins at Engenho Lodge, where sophistication meets the memory of an ancient time. There, on the farm that has become a refuge, comfort is an invitation to rest and adventure. The Raízes Spa, the trails through the Statues, the Water Circuit and the climb to Isgoné - Ibiti's highest point - prepare body and spirit for what's to come. On the third day, the road beckons. On two wheels, travelers set off for Areião, where simplicity imposes itself like an unexpected luxury. It's 25 km between waterfalls, mountains and the historic Boa Vista Farm, with a stop at the Asas project, dedicated to rescuing wild animals. At Areião, time slows down. The late afternoon light gilds the quartzite sands, and silence becomes a dwelling place. Here, everything is reduced to what is essential - and, because of this, everything expands. The last destination on the journey is Ibiti Village, where the spirit of the Mogol village pulses. Two days of a different kind of immersion: the simplicity of a village, life taking its course without haste. The Waterfalls Circuit, the bike trails, the Chapadão viewpoint. At the Yucca restaurant and Gaia Café, the cuisine reflects the care and respect for the earth's ingredients. On the sixth day, a final dip in the calm waters of Lago Negro, a visit to Muriqui House - a project to preserve the northern muriquis - and the certainty that every step taken in Ibiti was also a step inwards. Beyond the trails: the essence of Ibiti Travessia Bruno Reis, a guide in Ibiti for five years, grew up in the midst of these trails and never tires of walking them. "Each crossing is different, because each person arrives here with a story. And everyone leaves with something new." Among the points that most impress travelers, he mentions the Big Family - seven giant sculptures made from scrap metal by artist Karen Cusolito. "There are more than 40 tons of iron and steel at the top of Pedra do Tatu. The 4km hike up there is already worth it, but when you arrive and see those giant statues looking down at you... it's a remarkable experience." And it's not even the "toughest" trail, according to Bruno. Of all the hikes, the one that leads to Isgoné, Ibiti's highest point, is the one that demands the most from tourists. "It's about 7.5km uphill, and then another 7.5km downhill, passing the Statues and the Water Circuit, where people enjoy the waterfalls," he says. But the physical demands don't scare those who face the adventures inside Ibiti, Bruno guarantees. "Those who do it really enjoy it and usually come back." "The idea is to combine the useful with the pleasant: the comfort of Ibiti's hospitality and outdoor activities. All of this in constant connection with nature," says entrepreneur Claudia Baumgratz, Travessia's creator and a born adventurer. "Travessia is an opportunity to experience each of these three lodging concepts, their respective accommodations and different styles of cuisine, as well as the main attractions throughout Ibiti. More than a tourist experience, the Travessia is an invitation to get lost and find yourself in the middle of the road. To leave behind what weighs you down and take only the essentials with you. What the Ibiti Travessia includes Ibiti Travessia day by day Book: (32) 98449-2200 - (32) 99984-7626 Find out more: Ibiti.com
News from the mountains: Read the Ibiti Journal - Fall | Winter 2025
The third edition of Ibiti Journal comes with inspiring stories and content that connects nature, regeneration and culture. Produced in black and white and printed in standard format, Ibiti Journal values the essential and invites you to recover the habit of reading a newspaper calmly. In times of visual overload, we have invested in clarity, the written word and the power of stories that connect. The proposal is to transmit content without excess - but always with depth and inspiration. The cover story, the Travessia program, is an invitation to explore paths, overcome challenges and immerse yourself in the essence of Ibiti. See the highlights of this issue: Travessia - A journey that transformsThe main story presents Travessia, an immersive experience that covers around 100km of trails through Ibiti Projeto. For six days, visitors experience three different accommodation concepts and cross landscapes of forest, lakes and waterfalls, on a journey that transforms both body and soul. The regenerative taste of Café GaiaMeet the 100% Arabica coffee grown with respect for the soil and biodiversity, an experience that goes beyond the palate. Regenerative tourism on the agendaClaudia Baumgratz, from Engenho Lodge, shares her vision of the challenges and purposes of tourism that not only preserves, but regenerates. Deep rootsSeu Nilo presents the jequitibá he planted in the village, a symbol of the longevity Ibiti seeks to build. Biodiversity and rewildingMeet Bambu, the tapir cub that enchants visitors, and understand the impact of rewilding on Ibiti's ecosystem, in an exclusive article by UFV professor Fabiano R. Melo. Zero Waste: an invitation to reflectRethinking habits and reducing waste is one of the challenges of our time. How can we consume and dispose of waste more consciously? Flavors of IbitiLucinha, who takes over the kitchen on the night shift at Engenho Lodge, shares the recipe for the classic broinha de angu, a delicacy at afternoon coffee in Minas Gerais. Stories, curiosities and inspirationDiscover the origin of the name Mogol, learn the secrets of Areião and check out a special selection of books and films that relate to the Ibiti lifestyle. The digital version of Ibiti Journal | Autumn-Winter 2025 is now available to read and has links to other information. Ibiti Journal Fall | Winter 2025 - Portuguese Ibiti Journal Fall | Winter 2025 - English Happy reading! Read also: First edition - Ibiti Journal Fall/Winter 2024 - Portuguese Second edition - Ibiti Journal Spring/Summer 2024 - Portuguese and English