Parque Ecologico Rio Formoso E Restaurante Da Lagoa

What Parque Ecologico Rio Formoso E Restaurante Da Lagoa does

Parque Ecológico Rio Formoso E Restaurante Da Lagoa (PERF) is a privately held, family-owned ecotourism and adventure tourism park operating on approximately 200 hectares of the former Trevo farm in Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, with direct frontage on the Rio Formoso. Founded in 2000 by Eza Jacques Monteiro Leite at age 73 and led today by Executive Director Bruno Leite Miranda, the company offers an integrated day-experience portfolio of four certified adventure activities — Formoso Adventure (520m zipline plus suspended trail with 22 platforms and snorkeling), Boia Cross (river tubing with eight obstacles), Passeio a Cavalo (4 km guided horseback ride), and Lagoa Formosa day-use (kayaking, stand-up paddle, water zipline) — supplemented by an on-site farm-to-table buffet restaurant (Buffet da Fazenda / Almoço), coffee-break and private event services, and on-site photography sales. There is no proprietary technology platform; the digital footprint consists of a content website, WhatsApp, and standard social channels (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, blog).

All visitor bookings are mandated by Bonito municipal regulation to flow exclusively through licensed local travel agencies via a voucher system, and direct retail sales at the park entrance are not available. The park monetizes through per-activity ticket revenue routed via these agencies, on-site food and beverage (transactional/one-time), corporate/private event bookings with custom catering (professional services), and ancillary photography commissions. Its three primary customer segments are family tourists (primary), nature enthusiasts, and corporate groups, with ABNT NBR ISO 21101 safety certification, Lixo Zero waste certification, SEBRAE ESG Gold Seal, and consecutive TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice awards serving as the core reputational and pricing levers.

Name

Parque Ecologico Rio Formoso E Restaurante Da Lagoa

Legal name

Parque Ecológico Rio Formoso

Website

https://parquerioformoso.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Parque Ecológico Rio Formoso is a family-owned ecotourism and adventure park on ~200 hectares along the Rio Formoso in Bonito, MS, Brazil, offering certified zipline, tubing, horseback riding, and lagoon day-use activities, plus an on-site buffet restaurant and corporate event services, with all bookings routed through licensed local travel agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adventure and Ecotourism Park

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Recreation & Activity Services (Hiking, Boating, Climbing, Fishing—Guided/Authorized) (THAAAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

River & Wetland Ecotours (Canoe/Kayak, Mangrove/Swamp Tours) (THAAAEAE), National Park & Protected Area Tours (THAJAIAA)

Keywords

• Adventure tourism services
• Ecotourism park operations
• Zipline adventure activities
• Nature tourism experiences
• Farm-to-table cuisine

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonito, Mato Grosso Do Sul

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Park Admission and Activity Tickets: Visitors purchase tickets through local travel agencies for various adventure activities including Formoso Adventure, Boia Cross, horseback riding, and Lagoa Formosa day use. Prices are set per activity and vary by type.
2. Restaurant and Buffet Services: On-site farm-to-table buffet restaurant serving traditional Brazilian cuisine including regional dishes. Lunch served 12h-14h. Additional snacks and afternoon offerings available 14h-17h.
3. Coffee Break and Events: Private event hosting for corporate events, workshops, celebrations, and team building activities with custom catering options in natural settings.
4. Photography Sales: Professional photography coverage during activities, particularly Boia Cross. Photos available for purchase at the reception after each tour.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Parque Ecológico Rio Formoso is an ecotourism and adventure tourism park on approximately 200 hectares in Bonito, MS, Brazil, offering a portfolio of four certified adventure activities (Formoso Adventure with 520m zipline, Passeio a Cavalo horseback riding, Boia Cross tubing, Lagoa Formosa day-use) bundled with a farm-style buffet restaurant and private event catering. Visitors access activities through local Bonito travel agencies under municipal voucher regulations, receiving an integrated nature, adventure, and regional gastronomy experience.

Product overview

Parque Ecológico Rio Formoso is an ecotourism and adventure tourism park offering a unified portfolio of four adventure activities (Formoso Adventure, Passeio a Cavalo, Boia Cross, and Lagoa Formosa day use), complemented by farm-style dining services (Almoço buffet and Coffe Break). All adventure activities include access to the Lagoa Formosa as a complimentary day-use experience. The park operates as a single destination with integrated adventure, gastronomy, and nature experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Buffet da Fazenda: Farm-style buffet restaurant serving regional cuisine with traditional recipes reminiscent of home-cooked meals.

Products and services

• Formoso Adventure Adventure activity combining a 520-meter giant zipline through a forest canopy, a suspended trail with 22 platforms through trees, and snorkeling in the Rio Formoso with two rapids sections. Duration is 2 hours 50 minutes. Targeted at families and adventure tourists visiting Bonito/MS seeking a signature multi-element adventure experience.
• Passeio a Cavalo (Horseback Riding) Guided horseback ride through fields, forest trails, and streams with a swim stop at Deck do Paraíso on the Rio Formoso, covering approximately 4 km. Targeted at families and nature tourists seeking a low-intensity adventure with cultural immersion.
• Boia Cross Tubing activity on the Rio Formoso featuring 8 obstacles including rapids and waterfalls, with approximately 900 meters of walking trail to the starting deck. Duration is 1 hour 40 minutes. Professional photography of participants is available for purchase at the reception after each tour. Targeted at families and groups seeking a thrill river adventure.
• Lagoa Formosa (Day Use) Day-use experience included with any activity booking, featuring kayaking, stand-up paddle, a water zipline circuit, and deck/lounge chair infrastructure. Open 08h00 to 17h00. Targeted at families and groups seeking a relaxed aquatic leisure complement to adventure activities.
• Almoço (Farm Buffet) Farm-style buffet restaurant (sub-brand: Buffet da Fazenda) serving regional Brazilian cuisine, including arroz carreteiro, feijão, vaca atolada, chicken, sausages, Paraguayan soup, and desserts such as doce de leite and arroz doce. Lunch service runs 12h to 14h, with snacks and afternoon offerings from 14h to 17h. Targeted at park visitors and corporate/tour groups seeking a regional gastronomy experience.
• Coffe Break/Eventos Coffee break, afternoon snack, and full event catering services for celebrations, workshops, and corporate gatherings in a natural setting, with custom menu options. Targeted at corporate event planners, team-building organizers, and private celebration hosts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Among top 10% of attractions worldwide according to TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice award
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• WWF-BrasilminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 August 2025International conservation organization that visited the park with international representatives for environmental and sustainability exchanges.
• Polo de Ecoturismo do SEBRAE-MScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2023SEBRAE Ecotourism Hub in Bonito positions the park as a center for best practice multiplication. The park hosts technical visits where tourism professionals experience activities and learn about operational management, safety systems, and sustainability practices.
• SEBRAE-MS (Serviço Brasileiro de Apoio às Micro e Pequenas Empresas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParque has an ongoing strategic partnership with SEBRAE-MS for business development, ESG certification, and tourism industry development. The park participates in SEBRAE programs including Aventura Natural, FORMA PERF youth training, and receives support for safety certification implementation. SEBRAE provides 70% subsidy for implementation and certification of Safety Management Systems.
• Instituto das Águas da Serra da Bodoquena (IASB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership for river monitoring and water quality. Weather stations installed at park property as part of IASB campaign to monitor rivers in Bonito region. Park director participates in 'Águas de Bonito' river cleanup project and 'Amigos do Formoso' initiative.
• 8º Subgrupamento de Bombeiros Militar IndependentecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFire department conducts regular water rescue training at the park's Rio Formoso. The park received 'Amigo do Bombeiro' (Friend of Firefighter) recognition for support to the unit. Fire department provides free lifeguard courses to community through NT 44 certification.
• Salas do Empreendedor Sul do SEBRAE (Dourados)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSEBRAE entrepreneurship centers that promoted a game for tourism professionals, with winners receiving experience visits to the park to learn about ecotourism operations and best practices.
• Instituto Visão de VidaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 'Projeto Evolução do Saber' - a professional training program for youth aged 15-17. Park donated a computer to the project and director gave motivational lectures on ecotourism and adventure tourism opportunities.
• ABETA (Associação Brasileira das Empresas de Ecoturismo e Turismo de Aventura)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian Ecotourism and Adventure Tourism Association. Park participates in ABETA Summit, awards programs (ABETA Natural), and technical committees for reviewing adventure tourism standards including ABNT NBR 16948.
• ABNT (Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStandards body. Park participates in CE-054 Commission reviewing ABNT NBR 16948 adventure tourism standards. First company in Brazil to certify all activities under ABNT NBR ISO 21101:2014.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hopi Hari: Major Brazilian amusement/theme park. Comparable as a multi-activity family tourism attraction with on-site F&B and event hosting, though operating in the amusement-park category rather than ecotourism/adventure.
• Beach Park: Largest waterpark/aquatic adventure resort in Brazil. Comparable as a Brazilian family-adventure destination combining multiple attractions, on-site F&B, and stays - though anchored on waterpark rather than ecotourism positioning.
• Iguaçu National Park (Concessionaires): Brazilian-side Iguaçu Falls concession operators offering guided trail experiences and infrastructure services inside a protected national park. Comparable as an ecotourism operation within a Brazilian protected area relying on guided nature access for family and international visitors.
• Rio Quente Resorts: Large Brazilian hot-springs/waterpark resort complex in Goiás. Comparable as a Brazilian nature-based tourism operator with multiple revenue streams (admission, lodging, F&B) serving family tourists, but at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Xplor Park: Riviera Maya (Mexico) adventure eco-park offering ziplines, river floating, underground rafting, and cenote activities. Closely comparable as a multi-activity adventure/ecotourism park combining aerial, water, and underground nature experiences for international family visitors.
• Selvatica: Adventure eco-park in the Riviera Maya, Mexico offering ziplines, cenote rappelling, and ATV jungle tours. Comparable as a multi-activity adventure park combining aerial (zipline), water, and jungle activities targeting family and international visitors.
• Buraco das Araras: Large natural sinkhole/ecotourism attraction near Jardim, MS in the same Bodoquena/Bonito region. Comparable as a regional eco-attraction offering guided nature viewing experiences to family tourists with similar regulatory and distribution dynamics.
• Parque das Aves: Bird park and nature reserve near Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil offering guided wildlife immersion experiences. Comparable as a Brazilian nature-based attraction combining guided ecological tours, conservation messaging, and on-site F&B for family and international tourists.
• Gruta do Lago Azul: Other major natural attraction in Bonito, MS operating guided cave/lake experiences through the same municipal agency voucher system. Directly comparable as a Bonito-based ecotourism attraction selling guided nature experiences to family and international visitors.
• Estância Mimosa: Eco-lodge and nature reserve in Bonito, MS offering guided waterfall trails, wildlife observation, and on-site dining. Directly comparable as a Bonito ecotourism operator combining nature activities with hospitality and regional cuisine.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCk-utdiIlbFfEgD8D5MDarg
• Facebookweb.facebook.com/ParqueRioFormoso
• Instagraminstagram.com/parquerioformoso
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/parque-ecologico-rio-formoso-e-restaurante-da-lagoa

Compliance6 records

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Profiles2 records

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