With phase I set to be completed in summer 2010, Tranquilo is a collection of quarter-ownership residences nestled into a ridgeline where the rainforest meets the Pacific on Costa Rica’s Central Coast. The development rests on 15 acres in the gated community of Punta Leona, which offers three Bandera Azul (Blue Flag-rated) beaches, one of which boasts the only Four-Star designation in the country. Starting at $70,000, Tranquilo is an intelligent ownership option, as buyers can use their property as they want and when they want, rent their property through the rental management program, and/or enjoy the International Exchange network. (www.tranquilolife.com) JANE SHIOMI
