Rio Grande do Sul is a very fertile state, with per capita income above the national average, and probably the one in Brazil where property rights are best defended. The safest investments are made in regions that are sparsely populated and relatively cold, where the risk of land being taken over by squatters is close to zero.

We recommend the Gramado, Canela, Sao Francisco region, since the risk of land occupation is almost nil. This plateau region at 800 meters above sea level is beautiful and has lots of water. We recommend investments in farmland for bovine grazing, and for forestry. Some of the best honey in the world comes from that mountainous area, where the air and the water are very pure. This is a good location to have a small farm which can be used as a retreat. Should your property be too small for you to manage it directly in a profitable manner, Terrafin can manage it for you. 

The following profitable activities can be developed in the region:

- Cattle ranch (bovine)
- Forestry (eucalyptus and pine)
- Honey production
- Fruit production : Apples, pears, grapes, berries
- Farm tourism

Corn and other grains also grow well in the mountain regions. Should you be interested in planting soy beans or growing sugar cane, we can locate farmland in warmer areas, upon request. Sugar cane, for instance, can be grown in sparsely populated valleys close to Canela. With the price of oil going up, sugar cane is an interesting investment. Considering what large companies like Stora Enso from Finland and Shell are doing in South America, forestry and sugar cane are definitely safe and smart investments.