Rico Realty
Our team at Rico Realty has a combined 50-years of experience in the real estate business at Lake Arenal. Founded in 1995, we were the first real estate company in the area: specializing in mountain and Lake Arenal properties. We’ve lived here fulltime for over 20 years. Jim, Rene and Elisabeth take pride in exceeding the expectations of their customers. We strive to provide you with unparalleled service.
Whether considering an investment property, buying a vacation home, or contemplating a move to Costa Rica, the Rico Realty team will serve as your insightful advisors and advocates. We’ll help you make the right and safe real estate decisions to ensure a positive transition to Costa Rica and a Pura Vida experience. Because we’re selling dreams and lifestyles…not just properties!
Lake Arenal Hotel & Resort: Well established Hotel overlooking Lake Arenal
- Price
- $2,000,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 15
- Property Type
- Hotel/Resort/Hostel
- Beds/Baths
- 21/21
- Beds
- 21
- Baths
- 21
- Location
- La Tejona, Santa Rosa, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Eastern View, Garden View, Greenbelt View, Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 4.45 ha (11.00 acre)
- Total Interior Area
- 3,000.00 m² (32,291.60 sq ft)
Outstanding business opportunity. Hotel / Resort / Restaurant / Brewery, successfully operating since 1992. The Hotel has 21 rooms with private bathrooms, some with a fireplace and/or kitchenette. Large swimming pool, large jacuzzi, tennis court, large laundry area. Excellent road access, professionally landscaped gardens and green zones. Dairy and pigs on the farm for a great family attraction! Most of the electricity comes from renewable sources (solar, biogas) which keeps the utility bills to a minimum. The bar is rented to a third party and pays a free and clear 25% of total income on a per month basis just as is the restaurant kitchen that pays 15% of plate sales per month, both year round. Note all related expenses including electricity, employees and all purchases generating sales and taxes are paid by the bar-restaurant tenants. The local Chef and his partner are trained in international cuisine, both are dedicated to the restaurant and the client's experience! Great food, great ambiance, and musical events on a regular basis. The on-site 3.5 barrel Regional Brewery pays $2,000 rent per month on 100m2 space and serves as the main attraction for the bar-restaurant. The brewery produces six types of beer, selling them not only at the bar/restaurant but also at La Fortuna Pub and the Monteverde Beer House with additional sales in the capital city ( San Jose), Jaco, and Coco beach among others! The off-premises sales generate traffic to the bar restaurant, quite unusual for a hotel to be known for great and reasonably priced food here in Costa Rica. Appraised at $2,600,000.-- the hotel is offered for sale at $2,000,000.-- or a 51% ownership at $1,326,000.--
Most Impressive Water Property In The Arenal Area: River, Ponds, Lake View Home With 2 Car Garage And Caretaker Home
- Price
- $450,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 22
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View, Pond View, River View
- Total Lot Size
- 5.44 ha (13.44 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 165.00 m² (1,776.04 sq ft)
This property could easily be used as a B&B, Hostel, or Farm. Impressive Views throughout. At the riverside, there is a covered rancho for social activities, yoga, etc. 3 ponds surrounding the river that winds around and through the property. The house is designed for owner privacy while others can access the kitchen and grounds. There is also a caretaker home on the property, again private from the main house. The master bedroom is elevated from the house with bath and walk-in closet. At this moment there is space for 6-8 persons. The house has 3 bathrooms. Located just off the paved Lake Road! Put your ideas to work with this property.
Uniquely Designed Home: Mountain House For Sale in Arenal
- Price
- $299,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 13
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.39 ha (3.43 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 93.00 m² (1,001.04 sq ft)
This house with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms is located in Arenal, Guanacaste Costa Rica, in the county of Tilarán. This mountain property with lake view is situated in the highland forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 1,39 hectare (3,43 acre), and it has a living space of 93,00 square meter (1.001,04 square feet). This house is available furnished.
Finca San Miguel: The hidden paradise - Sunset view, Waterfalls and Springs on 65+ acres (26 Hectares)
- Price
- $395,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 22
- Property Type
- Agricultural Land
- Location
- Cañas, Cañas, Cañas, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Mountain
- View Type
- Garden View, Greenbelt View, Mountain View, River View, Valley View, Western View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 26.56 ha (65.63 acre)
Located just 30 Minutes out of Tilaran and between rolling hills we find this well maintained farm which is the perfect location for those who want to hide from the world but still be close to amenities. 65+ acres of land, 2 homes, several natural springs and waterfalls, large grass areas and naturally grown forest make this property a real paradise for self sustaining living. There is plenty of space for more building, animals, organic garden, and many other options.
Finca La Lombardia: Farm with 2 homes and pool on 73 acres (29,5 Hectares)
- Price
- $495,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 27
- Property Type
- Agricultural Land
- Location
- Libano, Líbano, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Eastern View, Garden View, Greenbelt View, Mountain View, Northern View, River View, Southern View, Valley View, Western View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 29.55 ha (73.03 acre)
The spectacular sunsets are the highlight of this beautiful property of 73 acres with views of the Guanacaste Valley and Nicoya peninsula. The main house with spring fed pool off the porch was built in 2014. The second home, which is the original farmhouse, is used by the caretaker and his family, and there are several other farm buildings and corrals.The farm is currently in use for dairy cattle but is also suitable for horses, residential or tourism project, self sustaining living, etc.
Casa tranquila: Serenity At Its Finest-Stunning Lake View Home, Pool, 2 Car Garage With Apartment Above on 8.57 acres
- Price
- $495,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 34
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/3
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Lakefront
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 3.47 ha (8.57 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 235.00 m² (2,529.51 sq ft)
This beautifully landscaped 8.57-acre sanctuary with varieties of fruit trees and flourishing Costa Rican flowering plants and trees to attract the many species of birds and wildlife is truly incredible. The main house has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. There is a separate 2 car garage with an apartment above which is a popular rental. Both are tastefully furnished with local handcrafted Costa Rican artwork. There is also a small pool on the property.
Down by the Creek: Newly built home surrounded by nature
- Price
- $135,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 27
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Sabalito, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Garden View, River View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,578.63 m² (16,992.16 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 90.00 m² (968.75 sq ft)
This newly build modern style home is located at the end of a rural street and in front of a small creek. The almost 1000 square feet of living space include 2 bedrooms and 2 full modern bathrooms, open living-dining space, kitchen and laundry area. The extensive covered wood deck invites to enjoy your morning coffee and evening happy hour drink while watching many types of tropical animals in the forest along the creek. The large garden offers plenty of space for a pool, guest house, veggie garden, fruit trees, playground for children and many more options. The seller is motivated and listens to offers.
Retirement at its best: Unobstructed Views-Security-Marina-Pool: Villa with Additional Lot for Privacy
- Price
- $259,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 13
- Property Type
- Villa
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Tierras Morenas, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,033.42 m² (11,123.60 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 116.00 m² (1,248.61 sq ft)
Modern fully furnished open concept single level 2 bedroom 2 bath home. Exceptional lake and Sunset views. Modern Kitchen with all S.S. appliances. Quality washer and dryer. Granite counter tops throughout. Fully air-conditioned. Total privacy and located within a gated community with 24/7 security guard. Amenities include Boat Dock, Boat Ramp, Swimming pool. Only 6 miles from the town Of Nuevo Arenal and less than 1 mile from Aguacate town. THE PROPERTY COMES WITH AN EXTRA LOT. the extra lot could be used for gardens or a guest cottage. The large double lot is all flat and totally useable.
Panoramic Lake/Volcano View Home with Soccer Field: Family Retirement Property or Sports Center
- Price
- $499,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 8
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 5/4
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Río Piedras, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.97 ha (2.40 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 400.00 m² (4,305.55 sq ft)
A perfect location midway between Nuevo Arenal and Tilaran this property would lend itself to a recreation center, recovery facility or other options with approximately 5000 square ft of living space, on just shy of 1 hectare of land that has been subdivided into two separate lots. 5 bedrooms 4 1/2 baths total. The house can be open and used as one big area, or divided into two units by closing off two dividing doors. When divided it is a 2 bed 1 bath on one side and 3 bed 3 1/2 bath on the other. There is a large enclosed garage/shop area that already has a bath plumbed into a separate septic system that could be converted into another living space and rented out. There is a small soccer field on the property. Various small fruit trees. The driveway leads through the property and can be accessed from the road by 2 entries, both with electric gates. The wiring is already in place for a swimming pool to be added and there is a Jacuzzi. The laundry is on the main level and can be accessed from both sides of the house by an exterior door.
LAKEFRONT CONDO-3/3 WITH FULL AMENITIES: SECURITY-SMALL MARINA-TENNIS-POOL-CLUBHOUSE
- Price
- $295,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 5
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Nuevo Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Lakefront
- View Type
- Bay View, Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,317.47 m² (24,944.94 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 124.00 m² (1,334.72 sq ft)
Private Gated Community Secure, Manicured Grounds Covered tennis court, pool, clubhouse Boat dock (Marina) on wind protected inlet Total Living Area: 124 sq meters (1328 sq ft) On demand electric water heater Great lake view, immediately on Lago Arenal Downstairs: 62 sq meters (664 sq ft) 1 bdr with private bath (walk in shower) Living Room, Dining Room Kitchen – all electric Entry Foyer with stacked washer/dryer Covered Patio with lighted ceiling fans (17 sq meters, 182 sq ft) Large closets/storage Upstairs: 62 sq meters (664 sq ft) 1 bdr with private bath (walk in shower) 1 loft bdr with sleeper sofa/loveseat 3rd bathroom with tub/shower Covered Patio with lighted ceiling fans (17 sq meters, 182 sq ft) Large closets/storage HOA Annual Fee: $2250 covers all taxes, insurance, and maintenance Connection fee prepaid for incoming fiber optic cable service