Fazenda Jacobina, Colonial farm in Cáceres, Brazil
Fazenda Jacobina is a colonial farm on the left bank of the Paraguay River, featuring a main mansion, four sugar mills, and a chapel dedicated to Saint Anthony. The property forms a complete agricultural complex from that era with structures designed for processing and religious life.
The property was founded in 1769 by Portuguese Leonardo Soares de Sousa and became the largest agricultural center in Mato Grosso Province. Its rise to prominence in the region was driven by large-scale cattle ranching operations.
The main house was built by Portuguese craftspeople who used traditional earth-building techniques from colonial Brazil. These building methods shaped the appearance of the structures that still stand on the property today.
The farm sits about 25 kilometers from Cáceres along the BR-070 highway toward Cuiaba with regular transportation services from the city center. A day trip from the city is feasible for visiting the property.
The name comes from a local tale about two indigenous people called Jacob and Bina, whose names combined to form Jacobina. This connection between the two names reflects the blending of indigenous and Portuguese influences on the property.
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