Losing oneself in a secluded, peaceful rainforest on the island of Costa Rica never sounded so luxurious.

Tranquilo, a luxury quarter-ownership development in the gated enclave of Punta Leona along the central coast of Costa Rica, spans 15 acres of jungle, beaches and natural surroundings. Punta Leona lives up to any resident’s expectations with three Blue-Flag-rated (or as the natives say Bandera Azul) beaches, jungle hiking, mountain bike trails and a zip-line tour of the jungle canopy and butterfly farm.

After a day of relaxing on the beach, or hiking through the jungle, come home and be pampered within your Tranquilo residence, which can range from a 750-square-foot studio to a 4,500-square-foot penthouse and start at $70,000. Gently settled into the topography of Costa Rica, Tranquilo looks out over the canopy to capture views of the Pacific Ocean.

The seamless exteriors are a complement to Tranquilo’s open and contemporary interiors, which are flanked with floor-to-ceiling windows that bring the tropical oasis indoors. Finishes and details are incorporated from around the globe and will pleasure all of the senses.

With 90 percent of Tranquilo’s property undeveloped, there is a quiet nook waiting. Sink into a lounge chair by the infinity-edge pool, find your inner peace on the meditation deck, or grab a book and head to Playa Blanca or Playa Mantas.

Tranquilo is a 45-minute drive from San Jose, via a highway, which is scheduled for completion in 2010. Whether you arrive via automobile or helicopter, the homecoming is all the same. Each residence is equipped with a stocked refrigerator and owner requests; owners may even opt to have a chef prepare a private, culinary delight.

—Lauren Varga