Fazenda San Francisco Agro Ecoturismo

What Fazenda San Francisco Agro Ecoturismo does

Fazenda San Francisco Agro Ecoturismo is a privately held Brazilian agro-ecotourism operator located on a 15,000-hectare property in the Pantanal do Rio Miranda, Mato Grosso do Sul. The business operates three integrated economic activities: cattle ranching (Senepol, Nelore, and crossbreeds produced via IATF and embryo transfer), irrigated rice agriculture, and ecotourism. The tourism pillar is the primary commercial focus, centered on an 18-apartment pousada offering all-inclusive multi-day packages and day-use experiences that bundle guided tours — photographic safari, night spotting, horseback riding, flatboat and canoe excursions, piranha fishing, and nature trails — across a property documented to host 390+ bird species and six of Brazil's eight officially registered felid species.

The company sells directly to consumers through its own multilingual website (Portuguese, English, Japanese, Spanish), the Omnibees online reservation platform, WhatsApp, and telephone, supported by an active content-marketing engine (blog, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube). Target segments are nature and wildlife enthusiasts, families, international tourists, and birdwatchers/ornithologists, with a specialized Scientific Research Tourism Program supporting jaguar and environmental education projects. Operational scale is small — 13 employees, 18-room capacity, stays capped at roughly four nights — and the ownership structure appears to be a traditional family fazenda with no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Commercially, the company combines transactional per-package pricing for day-use and lodging stays with a productive agricultural base. Its competitive position rests on a non-replicable natural asset (Pantanal biodiversity and land), nearly four decades of operating history since 1987, integration into the Bonito–Miranda tourism corridor, and an ecosystem of regional transfer partners and a cattle genetics program (Senepol San). No proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, or external capital has been disclosed.

Name

Fazenda San Francisco Agro Ecoturismo

Legal name

Fazenda San Francisco Agro Ecoturismo

Website

https://fazendasanfrancisco.tur.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fazenda San Francisco Agro Ecoturismo is a privately held Brazilian agro-ecotourism operator on a 15,000-hectare Pantanal property, combining cattle ranching, rice farming, and an 18-room pousada offering wildlife safaris and guided tours to international and domestic nature tourists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Eco-tourism and Wildlife Hospitality

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (487210), Dual-Purpose Cattle Ranching and Farming (112130)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAIAG

River & Wetland Lodges (Delta/Okavango-style)

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Lodges (Nature, Safari, Wilderness)

SECONDARYTHAJAIAH

Wetlands, Rivers & Freshwater Nature Tours

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Nature & Wildlife Experiences (National Parks, Wildlife Encounters, Eco-tours)

SECONDARYTHAAAEAB

Wildlife Viewing & Birdwatching Tours

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Ecotourism Operators & Nature-Based Tours

SECONDARYTHAAAEAE

River & Wetland Ecotours (Canoe/Kayak, Mangrove/Swamp Tours)

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Ecotourism Operators & Nature-Based Tours

Keywords

• Ecotourism lodging
• Pantanal wildlife tours
• Birdwatching expeditions
• Photographic safari
• Horseback riding excursions

Headquarters

HQ city

Miranda

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Lodging and Full-Board Packages: The farm offers overnight accommodations with full board (breakfast, lunch, afternoon cake, and dinner) included. Packages include access to all tours and activities such as photographic safari, night spotting, and horseback riding. Stays can extend up to 4 nights with varied activities at the lodge including pool complex.
2. Day-Use Packages: Day-use experiences are offered for tourists who prefer shorter visits without overnight stays. Day-use includes activities such as photographic safari, chalana boat ride, piranha fishing, and Pantanese lunch. Prices are accessible with flexible payment options.
3. Agricultural and Livestock Production: Fazenda San Francisco operates as a productive farm with three economic activities: cattle ranching (with Senepol, Nelore, and Nelore crosses), irrigated rice agriculture, and tourism. The farm uses artificial insemination synchronized (IATF) and embryo transfer to improve genetics.
4. Horseback Riding Experiences: Horseback riding tours through open fields, native forests, and savannas following traditional Pantanese routes, providing an immersive cultural experience for visitors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fazenda San Francisco operates a Pantanal eco-tourism pousada offering overnight lodging with full board and a portfolio of guided wildlife tours including photographic safari, night wildlife spotting, horseback riding, flatboat and canoe rides, piranha fishing, and nature trails. The property also runs productive cattle ranching and irrigated rice agriculture, and supports a Scientific Research Tourism Program focused on jaguars and environmental education.

Product overview

Fazenda San Francisco Agro Ecoturismo is a eco-tourism pousada (inn) and tour operator located in the Pantanal of Rio Miranda, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The company offers a unified hospitality and tourism experience combining lodging services (Pousada with 18 apartments, full board meals, pool complex) with a diverse portfolio of guided tour experiences. Core tour products include Safari Fotográfico, Focagem Noturna, Cavalgada, Passeio de Chalana, Passeio de Canoa, Pescaria de Piranha, and Nature Trails. Specialty offerings include Scientific Research Tourism programs, Birding tours (390+ species), and Jaguar observation experiences. The property spans approximately 15,000 hectares and supports three economic activities: cattle ranching, irrigated rice agriculture, and tourism. Day Use packages and multi-day hospedagem packages with all-inclusive pricing are available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Safari Fotográfico (Photographic Safari)

Quantifiable outcome

• Six of eight Brazilian felid species officially registered on the property
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Vanzella TransferminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal transfer company recommended by Fazenda San Francisco for transportation between Campo Grande, Miranda, and Pantanal areas. Contact: (67) 99251-3232. Part of the farm's ecosystem of recommended service providers for visitor transportation.
• Eco DriverminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal transfer and transportation service operating in the Pantanal region, recommended for guests requiring transportation to the farm. Contact: (67) 99242-9099. Also offers similar services in Bonito.
• GomidesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal transfer company recommended for transportation services to and from the farm. Contact: (67) 99659-5525. One of several vetted local transportation partners.
• Telva TransportesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTransportation company recommended for guest transfers. Contact: (67) 9923-4758. Part of the farm's partner network for visitor logistics.
• Flavio (Taxista em Miranda)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal taxi driver in Miranda recommended for short-distance transportation needs. Contact: (67) 9604-6301. Part of the local service provider network.
• Expedicao Pantanal TechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFazenda San Francisco participated in the Expedicao Pantanal Tech initiative, which traversed major Pantanal hubs to highlight sustainable cattle ranching and eco-tourism integration. The initiative emphasized economic development aligned with environmental conservation and opportunities from the Bioceânica Route.
• SENEPOL SAN (Senepol San Cattle Genetics)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinked cattle genetics program focused on Senepol breed development. The farm maintains purebred Senepol, Nelore, and crossbred cattle using advanced reproductive technologies including IATF and embryo transfer. Represents the farm's commitment to sustainable cattle ranching integrated with tourism.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pousada Xaraés: Pantanal wildlife lodge offering photographic safaris and traditional Pantanese experiences. Competes for the same ecotourist segment with similar tour portfolio.
• Caiman Pantanal: High-end Pantanal lodge combining wildlife tourism with cattle ranching on a large private reserve. Comparable integrated agribusiness + ecotourism model targeting premium international guests.
• SouthWild Pantanal: Luxury wildlife-focused lodge in the southern Pantanal known for jaguar-focused photographic safaris. Comparable product offering aimed at high-yield international wildlife enthusiasts.
• Refúgio Ecológico Caiman: Boutique Pantanal pousada focused on wildlife observation and photographic safaris, with similar suite capacity and full-board packages. Directly competes for the same jaguar/birding customer.
• Araras Eco Lodge: Pantanal-based eco-lodge offering wildlife observation, photographic safaris and full-board accommodations in similar format to Fazenda San Francisco. Direct competitor for international wildlife tourists in the same region.
• Pousada Rio Mutum: Pantanal pousada near Miranda/MS offering wildlife safaris, birding, and full-board lodging in comparable format. Geographic and product overlap makes it a near-direct competitor.
• Pousada Aguapé: Family-run Pantanal lodge offering full-board accommodation with wildlife tours, boat trips and horseback riding. Similar size, audience, and pricing tier to Fazenda San Francisco.

Regional players

• Hotel Pantanal Mato Grosso: Broader Pantanal accommodation operator in Mato Grosso do Sul with overlapping audience but more standardized hospitality offering. Less wildlife-focused than Fazenda San Francisco.

Others

• Bonito Convention & Visitors Bureau: Tourism board for the Bonito region, located 170 km from the farm and integrated into the multi-destination itinerary Fazenda San Francisco promotes. Ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Estância Mimosa Ecoturismo: Mato Grosso do Sul eco-lodge blending ranching culture with nature-based tourism, similar in concept but smaller scale. Comparable product/market overlap in the MS ecotourism niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7VD_cUSxQKFmBINmJalOAg?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/PantanalMSFazendaSanFrancisco
• Instagraminstagram.com/faz.san.francisco.pantanal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fazenda-san-francisco-agro-ecoturismo

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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