Akira Reserve offers unparalleled jungle beach access. Imagine the sublime feeling of taking a short stroll through the jungle, arriving at a pristine two-mile beach, and plunging into clear, pristine 85° ocean water. On your way you catch glimpses of wildlife ranging from three unique types of monkeys swinging on high to delicate, shy ground creatures, spectacularly colored birds, and more--all among soothing jungle waterfalls. Perhaps you will even discover a new species. Unlike most resorts in Manuel Antonio, Akira Reserve doesn't require you to drive to the beach. You simply walk. Or, if you like, you can meander, peer around, breathe deeply, pause, listen, drink deeply of the moment. You won't get lost, you won't hear cars, you will not be intruded upon by noisy neighbors. You will be enjoying your own personal paradise. Nowhere else in Quepos or, as far as we know, anywhere else in Costa Rica can such privacy and intimacy be found. It's only from Akira Reserve that you can walk on the beach a half mile to the evening dances and excitement, that you can watch and choose when the conditions are right for surfing or lessons, or that you can walk back to your own private villa for a snooze. Only from Akira Reserve can you walk in either of three directions to sample wonderful local cuisine, eating fresh fish as much as you like. And exclusively from Akira Reserve, you can simply walk to the world-famous Manuel Antonio National Park, avoiding all car or transportation concerns. To be sure, elsewhere in Quepos and Costa Rica you can find kayaking, surfing, fishing, beach life, and a highly educated friendly indigenous people, as you will here. But only at Akira Reserve is there the feeling of complete and easy access to it all! Come see why Akira Reserve is the crown jewel of Quepos, in a country that is the Switzerland of Central America. Come explore and build with us or help design a fabulous villa with our excellent architectural experts. If you wish, replicate a version of the Bali House you see in these photos--open, accessible, safe, and private. Be assured there are no mosquitoes or flying insects in Quepos--the night bats are too busy eating them! You will never be bitten. Where else can you find this freedom in such a spectacular location? Walk to the ocean for an early plunge into the gentle surf. Is there a better way to wake up? Come see our incomparable sunsets with slowly dipping pastel pink and blue swirls galore. Is it possible to properly appreciate such splendid scenery? Is it possible to take it for granted? Come try. Enjoy the nighttime jungle sounds just outside that keep you guessing. Can you hear the kinkajou? Finally, you'll want to know about the major development in the area that includes the following: Plans are under way for the construction of a 200-berth marina in the nearby town of Quepos, to be completed by the fall of 2007. There is also active discussion about lengthening the Quepos runway to permit small jets to land and take off within just a few years. Finally, the town of Quepos itself is undergoing rapid renovation in anticipation of the development in the area that has begun with newly increasing momentum.