Parque do Avestruz Eco Resort

The Resort & Setting

Parque do Avestruz Eco Resort sits on a rural property in Campo Alegre, just outside the town of Esmeraldas in Minas Gerais — inland Brazil rather than the coast. Guests describe it as an unpretentious, relaxed farmstay rather than a glossy beach resort: think simple rooms, two pools, a small spa, and five stocked fishing lakes scattered across the grounds. Meals are included, which suits the all-inclusive, low-fuss style of stay here. With a 4.6-star average from over 3,600 Google reviews, it has a loyal following among owners who return year after year for the lakes and the calm, green setting rather than nightlife or shopping.

The Area & Things to Do

Esmeraldas is a small city in Minas Gerais, within reach of Belo Horizonte, the state capital, making it a practical base for travellers who want countryside and water-based recreation without flying to the Brazilian coast. Fishing is the obvious draw, with the resort's own lakes providing most of it, but the wider Minas Gerais countryside is also known for waterfalls, hiking trails and small-town Brazilian hospitality. Those keen to explore further afield can look around Esmeraldas itself for local shops and regional dining, or head into Belo Horizonte for a bigger city day out.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Parque do Avestruz Eco Resort and are ready to move it on, BidMyTimeshare lists it as a private, owner-to-owner resale or rental: you set your own asking price, buyers and renters contact you directly through the platform, and there's no commission — just a single, one-time listing fee to get your week in front of serious buyers.

Because this is an independent resort, resale isn't processed through a large branded transfer department. Instead, ownership transfers typically go through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management team. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, ask management for the current transfer fee and the latest annual maintenance fee, as these vary by contract and aren't published figures — get them in writing so both sides know exactly what's changing hands and what it will cost going forward.

A resale buyer generally takes on the usage rights tied to the deeded or contracted week — the right to book a stay in line with the resort's normal rules. They do not automatically inherit any RCI exchange history, banked points, or the prior owner's account standing; if exchange access matters to a buyer, they should confirm directly with RCI and the resort that the affiliation transfers with the week, then reactivate membership under their own name once the sale completes.

Renters, meanwhile, are typically drawn to this resort for the lakes, the included meals, and the straightforward pricing of a farmstay week — useful details to highlight in your listing alongside your available dates.

Practical Notes

Check with the resort or your RCI account on current trading power before planning an exchange elsewhere, and allow time for transfer paperwork to clear with the owners' association before a sale is final. April–May and September–October tend to bring milder inland weather and lighter crowds than Brazil's peak holiday weeks, which is worth flagging to renters planning their stay.