Fazenda Resgate

Fazenda Resgate is a former coffee plantation estate in Bananal featuring traditional construction with rammed earth and timber-frame techniques. Its rectangular layout and four-sided roof represent the standard architectural form for large rural properties from that period.

The property was founded in the early 1800s by Comendador Inácio Monteiro and grew to become one of the major coffee-producing estates in the Vale do Paraíba region. Its rise and decline reflect the broader story of coffee cultivation in this part of Brazil.

The farm shows building methods and spatial arrangements that reflect daily life and work patterns during the height of colonial coffee production. Walking through its structures reveals how people organized their homes and work spaces in the Brazilian countryside.

The estate is located along the road toward Barra Mansa and welcomes visitors on weekdays when guided tours can be arranged. It is helpful to contact ahead so that someone can be available to show you around the property.

The property has been converted into an educational center where visitors can learn about historical farming methods and rural construction techniques used in colonial Brazil. This transformation allows the site to teach about agricultural heritage while preserving its original structures.