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Sustainability

Discover our commitment to sustainability at Ponta dos Ganchos. From 100% recycling and rainwater usage to smart, eco-friendly villa designs and significant reforestation efforts, every aspect of our operation is designed with environmental care. We also prioritize community involvement, primarily employing local residents and supporting family-based teams.

Connecting Nature, Community, and Hospitality in Our Sustainable Practices

Explore Ponta dos Ganchos’ commitment to the environment through our ecological initiatives. Our organic garden provides fresh ingredients for our restaurants, while our Bee Route project reintroduces native bee species to the environment, allowing guests to interact with and understand their crucial role in our ecosystem. Through our partnership with the Guga Kuerten Institute, we support local education and environmental initiatives, funded by our reforestation efforts.
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Sustainable Practices

Our organic garden utilizes composted materials as fertilizer, enriching the soil for a variety of seasonal produce. Our villas feature green technologies to minimize environmental impact, while our reforestation efforts support local educational initiatives, enhancing environmental and community well-being.
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Villas

Our villas feature eco-friendly designs with cross ventilation, solar panels, and green roofs, all built using reforested wood. We’re actively involved in reforesting the hotel area, with over ten thousand native trees planted to date, enhancing local biodiversity.

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Organic Garden

Our organic garden utilizes composted materials as fertilizer, creating a sustainable cycle that enriches the soil and reduces our ecological footprint.

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Environment

Our approach to sustainability includes recycling all waste and using treated water for gardening. We also utilize rainwater for washing and cleaning purposes, effectively reducing our freshwater usage.

Bee Route

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Yellow Uruçú – Bugia

Scientific name: Melipona Mondury

The Yellow Uruçú, also known as Bugia, is found across various states of Brazil and belongs to the Apidae family in the Melipona genus. This bee is noted for its peaceful honey production and is popular among meliponiculturists for its distinctively flavored honey. Due to its decreasing natural occurrence, conservation efforts focus on its preservation.

Yellow Uruçú Honey: High acidity and medium sweetness. It has a light body but a distinctive, rustic flavor with a strong fermentation profile that imparts an alcoholic liqueur-like taste.

Pairing: This honey pairs well with light cheeses and excels in haute cuisine. It’s also particularly suited for mixology, adding a flavorful twist to various cocktails.

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Manduri

Scientific name: Melipona Tórrida

The Manduri, indigenous to Brazil, belongs to the Melipona genus within the Meliponine subfamily. Known regionally as Guarapu-Miúdo, Taipeira, Tiúba-Preta, or Uruçu-Mirim, it’s noted for its primitive genetic structure, differing from most bees by having a bifactorial genome. This bee undergoes a 38-day development cycle and can live up to 52 days.

Manduri Honey: Known for its intense sweetness and aromatic qualities, resembling the flavor of green grapes. It has a medium body with low fermentation, offering a unique taste profile.

Pairing: Pairs excellently with yogurts and light cheeses, adding a refined touch to sweet dishes and enhancing their flavors.

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Mandaçaia

Scientific name: Melípona Quadrifasciata Quadrifasciata MQQ

The Mandaçaia, meaning “beautiful watcher” in indigenous language, is recognized for its vigilant presence at the hive entrance. This Brazilian social bee, also referred to as Amanaçaí, Amanaçaia, Manaçaia, and Mandaçaia-Grande, plays a critical role in the ecosystem.

Mandaçaia Honey: Low sweetness and high fermentation, offering a distinctive taste that’s less sugary than typical honeys.

Pairing: Pairs well with grilled pineapples, lemon zest, and mint, elevating the flavors of salads, beverages, and diverse dishes with its distinctive taste profile.

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Guaraipo

Scientific name: Melipona Bicolor Shencki

The Guaraipo bee is a docile member of the Meliponine subfamily, known by names such as Fura-Terra and Garapu. Its easy management makes it a favorite among beekeepers.

Guaraipo Honey: Features a distinctly acidic taste with subtle sweetness, offering a complex flavor due to its high fermentation profile.

Pairing: Its bold acidity makes this honey ideal for enhancing savory dishes and drinks that benefit from a intense flavor.

Tubuna Bee
Tubuna

Scientific name: Scaptotrigona Bipunctata

The Tubuna bee is part of the Trigoniformes group. Its hives can be found in hollows of thick trees, and its nest has a very typical entrance, shaped like a dark trumpet, with several keeper bees, facilitating its identification.

Tubuna Honey: It is considered one of the most appreciated honeys by consumers. It has a slightly more pronounced aroma, bringing a sweet and sour taste without being excessive. Its flavor varies according to the flowers, providing a unique experience with each tasting.

Pairing: It is ideal for finishing sweet dishes and accompanying salads.