Arbórea Hills San Bernardino: The First Chacra Neighborhood in Paraguay and the Evolution Towards a New Way of Living

A large-scale intervention that combines planning, landscape and a new culture of residential living focused on well-being.

In a real estate market undergoing increasing diversification and sophistication, projects are emerging that not only incorporate new typologies but also expand the conceptual boundaries of contemporary living. Arbórea Hills marks this turning point: a development that introduces the gated community format to Paraguay, integrating spaciousness, nature, and security into a residential offering that seeks to meet new demands for well-being and lifestyle.

The project unfolds across 74 hectares at the entrance to San Bernardino on the Luque-San Bernardino highway, a strategic location within the country's most established residential and recreational area. From this privileged position, Arbórea Hills proposes a way of life centered on human scale, a connection with the natural environment, and the possibility of inhabiting spacious areas without sacrificing the structure and predictability of a planned development. More than just a project, it proposes a deliberate return to the essential: to unhurried time, to space as a symbol of freedom, and to a daily life that reconnects with the landscape.

The concept behind Arbórea Hills—Vida de Chacras—is not limited to a product category; it becomes the very identity of the development. This residential philosophy, already present in international markets where the pursuit of well-being is paramount, combines three dimensions that define contemporary luxury.

First, the value of time, understood as a more balanced pace of life, where routine slows down and the experience of daily life gains depth. Second, the value of space, expressed in large areas that allow for the design of spacious, customizable homes fully connected to their surroundings. And finally, exclusivity, not as a synonym for isolation, but as a guarantee of privacy, comprehensive security, and a preserved natural landscape.

In Arbórea Hills, nature structures the experience, the family becomes the center of community life, and time takes on a leading role in building a new way of living.

The proposal takes shape through 66 private plots of land, each 1.5 hectares, distributed within a gated community with technical and operational infrastructure designed to support a long-term lifestyle. The size of these plots allows for residential use that extends beyond a single generation. A plot can become the starting point for children to build their own homes on the same property over time, or for the family to expand the residence as it grows. This format allows for progressive development, shared projects between generations, and homes that evolve without abandoning the natural environment or the unity of the site.

The neighborhood features three controlled access points, 24-hour security, and continuous perimeter monitoring, along with a master plan that seeks to balance functionality, natural beauty, and a design that respects the existing landscape. The property, with over 100 tree species, reinforces the project's commitment to integrating environmental preservation with high-quality real estate development.

The project is organized around three components that, in an articulated way, create the complete Arbórea Hills experience. The first is the gated community of country estates, which forms the heart of the development. Its spacious lots allow for living with privacy, tranquility, and freedom, and offer the possibility of creating large-scale residential projects. Daily life here takes on a different meaning: walking under centuries-old trees, cultivating a vegetable garden, or simply living amidst a landscape that remains ever-present and prominent. Each home can be adapted to the lifestyle of each family, maintaining a rural atmosphere within a framework of urban infrastructure and security.

In addition to this residential area, there is the Pueblito de Arbórea, conceived as a meeting point and a space that introduces services, commerce, and local dynamism into the complex. Its internationally inspired design integrates shopping, dining, wellness, art, culture, and hospitality, providing centrality and operational autonomy to the development. In this setting, community life takes on a broader, more everyday dimension, and the project adds convenience and economic activity to the immediate surroundings.

The third component is the nautical area, which leverages its proximity to Lake Ypacaraí as a structural element of the Arbórea Hills experience. Located in a prime spot, this area offers direct access to the lake and allows for the organic integration of recreational and sporting activities, expanding the possibilities for enjoying the landscape. Its purpose is to integrate rural life with aquatic life in a residential setting where exclusivity, nature, and water coexist in harmony.

The project is already underway and is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, thus consolidating the entire planned program.

The magnitude of the project is supported by an interdisciplinary team made up of leading firms in their respective areas.

The design of El Pueblito is by Sordo Madaleno, a studio founded in 1937 by Juan Sordo Madaleno and renowned for its work in modern, civic, and commercial architecture in Mexico and other markets. With three generations of legacy, the studio has expanded its influence to new typologies and geographies while maintaining an evolving and contemporary architectural vision.

The farmland area and overall construction development are being handled by BAUEN, while communication, branding, and product development are being managed by Icon. Legal counsel is being provided by Riera Abogados, and the project's financial structure is being developed in conjunction with Banco Continental, a strategic partner in the project.

Astrid Dominguez, Directora Ejecutiva de Karmar

The project's development is led by Karmar, a company with over 45 years of experience in the national real estate market, headed by Executive Director Astrid Dominguez. Their expertise, focused on family-oriented projects and neighborhoods with robust services and connectivity, finds a natural continuation in Arbórea Hills following the success achieved in San Bernardino with Sunset Hills.

Arbórea Hills not only inaugurates a new residential category in Paraguay; it raises a broader question about how living environments are conceived in a country moving towards more sophisticated urban and suburban models. Its concept, a rural lifestyle within a gated community, responds to global trends that prioritize well-being, daily connection with nature, and the pursuit of ample space without sacrificing infrastructure or security.

The result is a development that proposes a way of life rather than a location: a place to stop time, where nature structures the routine and where the future is built with roots in the landscape.

Arborea Hills doesn't just offer a place to live...it offers a new way of living.

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