Located in Paraty, a UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage site, Fazenda Bananal is a 17th century property with 180 hectares of lush Atlantic Forest, 70% of which is preserved, and the rest is used for production and environmental education.
Agroforestry Production Systems (SAFs), vegetable gardens, and orchards. This combination forms the basis of Bananal’s planting and harvesting practices and serves as a source for healthy, organic cuisine made with fresh ingredients.
There are two SAFs; the larger of the two has been in operation since 2015 and covers an area of 4 hectares. This system promotes collaboration among different plant species, which work together to increase soil fertility through the accumulation of fallen leaves and branches and to raise soil moisture levels thanks to the partial shade they provide.
In addition to native Atlantic Forest species, this sustainable production method includes fruit-bearing species from different regions. In total, there are more than 60 species of food-producing plants.
OCanto is proud to be part of a group whose mission is to develop the seamless ecosystem in which it operates, in order to safeguard the country's natural, historical and cultural heritage. In synergy with regenerative tourism operations, we invest in conservation areas, ecological corridors, buffer zones and areas dedicated to sustainable production activities, generating value for the land where we are present.
