Dear Pathfinder Reader,

This is what it must be like to go horseback riding or hiking through the fabled Shangri-La--a serene valley surrounded on three sides by dramatic mountain slopes…trails winding among lush hillside forests…the silence interrupted only by birdsong and the hypnotic sound of the cascading river below…amid year-round spring-like weather. A dreamlike, magical place.

Only, this Shangri-La is real: the 663-acre Hacienda San Joaquin ranch, tucked into a beautiful, sunbathed valley in southern Ecuador . Visit here, gaze upon the enchanting landscape, and it's easy to understand why this valley has been called "A Hidden Paradise in the Andes."

The allure of the valley's tranquility and awe-inspiring beauty has not escaped the attention of the developers of Hacienda San Joaquin.

With only 59 river-front and hillside home sites, taking up less than half of the property, they have ensured that the majority of the ranch remains the private preserve of the residents and their guests.

Not surprisingly, the centerpiece of Hacienda San Joaquin will be its world-class Equestrian and Hiking Center .This multi-dimensional facility will include an organic ranch store and outdoor café, two stables (with a total of 40 stalls), a grooming area and two corrals. And the Information Center will provide community bulletin boards and maps of the hiking and riding trails that transverse the 600-plus acres of property.

Stone walls frame the entranceway and the complex is meticulously landscaped to complement the breathtaking natural landscape.

So why just fantasize about life in Shangi-La? If you haven't already done so, contact us today, and discover how easy--and affordable - living in this hidden paradise can actually be.

Best Regards,

Sharon Hogan
Marketing Manager
Pathfinder Ltd.