Our story

About us

A unique place, a vision for living

Nature, people, and a shared future

Founded by

Patrick Schmidlin

The Swiss entrepreneur is the founder and sole owner of the visionary project La Rivera. As a professional nomad, he never settled until he fell in love with this unique place, the charm of the people and the favorable climate.

He lives in La Rivera since the beginning and therefore his focus will always be on the high quality of life and to share this unique world with like-minded people.

Ramiro Altamiranda

General Manager

With a solid track record in management, team leadership, and producing events and experiences for large groups, he oversees the full operation of La Rivera. His experience brings together the project’s different units and turns the development vision into high-level experiences and services.

Carla Denita

Administrative Manager

A Business Administration professional with extensive experience in corporate management and organization. She leads La Rivera’s administrative processes with a strategic outlook, bringing planning, efficiency, and structure to support the project’s sustained growth.

Antonella Gambeta

Financial Manager

Responsible for La Rivera’s financial management and planning, she develops strategies focused on resource optimization, investment analysis, and the economic sustainability of the project. Her vision helps support every stage of growth with solidity and a long-term perspective.

Pablo Villegas

Marketing & Sales Director

Specialized in Marketing and International Relations, with experience in tourism, real estate, and property developments. He leads La Rivera’s commercial and positioning strategy, integrating marketing, sales, real-estate investment, and high-level experiences to connect the project with new markets, investors, and strategic audiences.

Mission

La Rivera offers a new era of quality of life in a peaceful environment while it always remains a place of joy for everybody who shares the journey.

Vision

Creating a unique getaway where visitors and residents feel like entering a different world with all its sensations. They have access to their desired quality of life by combining leisure, luxury and nature.

Values

Uniqueness create something special and truly new
Creativity let yourself get inspired
Harmony respect for each other and the nature
Happiness feel amazed and filled with joy