Jaume Sunday, 29 August 2010 All I have experienced here in San Antonio seems like a dream and good feeling is what reigns in this little corner of the world. Now that my time here is ending, it hardly seems possible that such a... Read more...
Teresa-ireland Sunday, 15 August 2010 The farm at San Antonio is a unique and unforgettable experience, one of beauty, magic, warmth and nature; this is a home away from home that only appears in your dreams. I can´t recommend it... Read more...
Martin Sunday, 17 January 2010 We didn't only enjoy the nice scenery but also the inspiring discussions. It's good to experience how different life can be experienced. Martin, Switzerland - June 2010 The farm... Read more...
Mike USA Sunday, 06 September 2009 Mike, USA- Sept-2009Wonderful 2 night horseback/hike into cloud forest. Excellent guides. A great stay.
Omar Monday, 31 August 2009 Omar, Quito, Ecuador, August 2009.I love it here- really incredible- a paradise with pure aire and tranquility, the only sounds the singing of birds and the clucking of hens. Thank you for an... Read more...
Bob Cheryl Monday, 06 July 2009 Bob and Cheryl, USA, Jan, 2009.We very much enjoyed our 3- night stay. This is such a beautiful place.
Tim Monday, 06 July 2009 Tim. Germany/ June 2009. What a wonderful place- mountains, rivers, forest, and very friendly people! We very much enjoyed our stay here!
Visitors comments Wednesday, 22 April 2009 Eddie, Scotland / Escocia April 2009Beautiful locatión, excellent host.
Cuellaje is one of the 7 parishes that make up Intag district, and borders the great Cotacachi-Cayapas nature reserve.
The village of Cuellaje is isolated, tranquil and friendly, with a pleasant sub-tropical climate.
The people live mainly by small-scale agriculture and horticulture.
The water-mill at Magdalena
About 10 km from San Antonio, in the community of Magdalena (see map), is a fine water-mill, built in 1930, which is used to grind maize, and to extract the juice from sugar-cane; heating and then cooling the juice produces blocks of unrefined sugar (panela), a great deal tastier and healthier than the refined sugar we are used to in industrialized countries.The owner of the mill, Sr. Ivan Ayala, is a local historian; aswell as demonstrating the milling process and the production of sugar, he is an entertaining source of local knowledge.
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About 10 km from San Antonio, in the community of Magdalena (