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!
BLUE CREEK COTTAGE: Large Country Home for animal lovers
- Price
- $95,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 19
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Quebrada Azul, Santa Rosa, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Mountain View, Greenbelt View, Garden View, Northern View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,364.14 m² (14,683.42 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 250.00 m² (2,690.97 sq ft)
Nestled in a fair sized piece of land, this newly renovated and upgraded farmhouse is a dream for someone with love for animals and wanting to relocate to an immaculately clean home. Someone with the desire to own an easily manageable piece of land at the same time. Get fresh eggs from your own chickens and milk from your cow, ride your horses on the many country roads in the area, followed by your pack of rescued dogs. And there is space for your organic veggie garden and for a few fruit trees. The house itself is updated with new electricity, new showers, new fixtures, some new walls were added as well as new gutters, painted inside and out with high quality satin paint. The property has been professionally landscaped and it is in very nice shape. Fruit trees such as lemons, mandarin, papaya, and guava right at your fingertips to get your daily portion of vitamins. Almost 2700 square feet of living space guarantee that you will have a roomy home for your family and visitors. It also has an enclosed area that is perfect to keep your bikes, ladders, etc. Not to mention the bodega on the side of the barn that is very spacey enough for large tools. This country home is located in a small hilltop village only 10 Minutes from Tilaran or Lake Arenal. If you crave tranquility, this is the place for you! Tilaran has plenty of stores, restaurants, doctors, dentists, appliance stores, supermarkets, hardware stores, and all the government offices are also in Tilaran for any bureaucratic process. A 2 hour trip takes you to some of the most famous pacific beaches, or to La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano, or to the Monteverde cloud forest. Lake Arenal is a famous water sport destination, and it's surrounding mountains invite to spend your time hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, or just chilling on lake shore. For the social butterflies there are numerous activities, such as Yoga classes, flea markets and farmers markets, music events, ladies lunches, animal welfare groups, cooking classes, etc. etc.
GARDEN OF EDEN: Captivating home in tropical paradise
- Price
- $167,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 29
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Nuevo Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Greenbelt View, Wooded View, Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,641.19 m² (17,665.55 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 120.00 m² (1,291.66 sq ft)
Nature Lovers Paradise ! Inviting and comfortable home, Eco property and gardens, the perfect getaway! Well maintained grounds, lots of trails with pavers, hundreds of species of flowers and many fruit trees as well as mountain mature tall trees! A lot of toucans, hummingbirds, parrots, etc. While having coffee on the porch, we have been photographing fantastic wildlife, including howler monkeys, the blue morpho butterfly, lots of hummingbirds come to feed on our bird feeder on the porch, and many other species of birds and mammals! House right in front of Lake Arenal Preserve. The property is 5 minutes away from beautiful Lake Arenal, which hosts a park with facilities to enjoy fishing, boating, and picnics while you watch the sunset over the water. The Town of Arenal is only 5 minutes away as well, and you will find supermarkets, pharmacies, a large bank, government clinic, and many stores and restaurants.
CASA ELIS: Starter home on small lot close to amenities
- Price
- $49,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 7
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/1
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Mountain View, Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 230.18 m² (2,477.63 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 74.00 m² (796.53 sq ft)
This recently upgraded home offers 3 bedrooms (1 with closet), 1 bath, open concept living/dining area, separate kitchen, laundry area. Get creative and redesign the home to your taste and needs. All walls are made of concrete block so the house could support a second story. Walking distance to bus stop, grocery store, church and public school. The seller is motivated and will listen to offers.
HOME WITH GOOD BONES LOOKING FOR LOVE/ ANY OFFER WILL BE CONSIDERED: UNDER CONTRACT!!!!! Lake & Volcano View Property on 8.11 Acres With Home and Guest Cottage
- Price
- $359,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 14
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 5/4
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Nuevo Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 3.28 ha (8.11 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 330.00 m² (3,552.08 sq ft)
Once a luxury home with guest house on 8.11 acres. The main house with 2 stories offers 3300 square feet of construction, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, on-demand water heaters, open living-dining-kitchen concept with full set of appliances (incl. dishwasher), bonus room, office, laundry room, 2 fireplaces, one in the living room and another in the master bedroom, and garage. Tropical wood / Teak floors, ceilings, trim, stairs. Granite counter tops, flagstone floors and bathroom walls, Wrap-around balconies and porches with great views, concrete driveway with an automatic iron gate. The guest house measures approximately 900 square feet and has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, open concept kitchen, ceiling fans, lake and volcano views, concrete driveway with an iron gate. . Lower portion of the property has a stream and small forest.
CASA VIENTO: Heaven on Earth - potential B&B or vacation rental
- Price
- $800,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 23
- Property Type
- Multi family compound, B&B, Vacation rental.
- Beds/Baths
- 8/6
- Beds
- 8
- Baths
- 6
- Location
- El Aguacate, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Lakefront, Mountain
- View Type
- Eastern View, Lake View, Mountain View, Southern View, Other
- Total Lot Size
- 3,998.47 m² (43,039.00 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 400.00 m² (4,305.55 sq ft)
The stunning 180 degree view of Arenal Lake, Volcano and Sunsets is only 1 of many features of this property. On beautifully landscaped grounds we find 3 homes (2 story with balcony each), 1 common building with kitchen and a large storage building including the laundry area. The property is suitable for large families or groups of friends to spend weekends and holidays at the lake, or use it for additional income as a B&B or vacation rental. The property is almost 1 acre of size with large parking areas and plenty of additional space for additional buildings, a pool and / or organic garden to grow healthy food. The property is located on the north-west side of Lake Arenal and only a few minutes from the main road surrounding the lake. The drive to the nearest larger town Tilaran takes less than 30 Minutes and a trip to Liberia (intl. airport, Walmart), or the nearest beach can be accomplished in less than 2 hours.
Premier Lot: Lake and Volcano Views with Creek
- Price
- $126,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 9
- Property Type
- Agricultural Land
- Location
- Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Mountain View, Lake View, Eastern View, Other
- Total Lot Size
- 0.64 ha (1.58 acre)
With 1.58 acres of usable land in the most sought after development in the Lake Arenal area where you can put your ideas to work, feel totally safe with the private entrance and socialize (at your leisure) at the clubhouse and pool with some very nice neighbors. Trails are cut along the creek for bird and butterfly watching. Contact us for more information.
Tim´s automotive shop: Well established mechanical and body shop
- Price
- $450,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 4
- Property Type
- Mechanical repair and body shop
- Beds/Baths
- -/2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Tilarán, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- City View
- Total Lot Size
- 763.00 m² (8,212.83 sq ft)
- Total Interior Area
- 700.00 m² (7,534.71 sq ft)
DISTRESS SALE: This well established mechanical car and body shop has been in business for over 30 years. The owners are now ready to retire and open to offers. Excellent location ! Great value ! All business licenses up to date ! The building is currently used as car repair shop but there are more options for future usage (Gym, Grocery store, hotel etc.) Gut etablierte Autowerkstatt (Mechaniker und Karosserie) ist seit über 30 Jahren im Geschäft und die Besitzer haben beschlossen dass es an der Zeit ist in Rente zu gehen. Sie sind daher für Angebote offen. Erstklassige Lage, guter Preis. Die Immobilie hat alle Lizenzen die für eine Autowerkstatt notwendig sind, sie kann aber auch für andere Zwecke umgebaut werden (Fitnesszenter, Supermarkt, Restaurant, Hotel etc)
Lake & Volcano View Home With Guest Cabina: Excellent Value, Location, Water Access, Close To All Amenities, All Services
- Price
- $169,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 27
- Property Type
- With Guest Cabin
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Puerto San Luis, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View, Western View, Other
- Total Lot Size
- 1,000.00 m² (10,763.87 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 100.00 m² (1,076.39 sq ft)
The main home is a 2 bedroom/2 bath with large kitchen/dining area. A comfortable living area with a fireplace for ambiance. There is an open sitting area to enjoy the ever-changing views of the lake, especially the sunsets with the colors lighting up the sky. The guest cabina is inviting with 1 bedroom and 1 bath. A user-friendly kitchen area. A short walk to the water's edge of the protected bay of Puerto San Luis. Also a short walk to the bus stop and 2 of the premier restaurants in the area. 10-minute drive to the municipal hub of the lake area, Tilaran or 5 minutes to the town of Tronadora for all of your needs. An additional 3/4 of an acre is available, contact us for more details.
BOUGAINVILLEA MANSION: Custom designed villa and guest house
- Price
- $595,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 38
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 5/3
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Nuevo Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Garden View, Greenbelt View, Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.13 ha (2.79 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 280.00 m² (3,013.88 sq ft)
In the heart of almost 3 acres of lovingly landscaped and well maintained tropical garden, we find this sun-filled, professionally designed and tastefully furnished home of over 2700 square feet of construction, as well as an 810 square feet guest- or caretakers home. The main residence includes a large 2 car garage with electric door, a large open living-dining-kitchen area with balcony, lake and garden view, the Master-bedroom with balcony, private bath and walk-in closet on one side of the living area, and 2 bedrooms with shared bath and laundry room on the other side. One of the guest bedrooms has a small balcony, and all 3 bedrooms have lake view. The home includes all furniture and is move-in ready. Some of the features are high quality ceramic tile on floors and bath walls, flagstone on outside walls, granite counter tops, tropical high quality wood furniture and trims (termite and mold resistant), modern appliances, arched aluminum windows with screens, balcony glass railings, driveway and patio area covered with concrete paver, security gates and bars, designer furniture, large selection of household items. The second small home offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, an open living-dining-kitchen area, front terrace and the laundry room. Located at the outskirts of Tronadora and walking distance to lake access, a drive to Tilaran takes approximately 15 Minutes, Liberia 90 Minutes (Intl. airport, Walmart etc) and 2 hours to the nearest Pacific beaches. A trip to San Jose takes around 4 hours.
VILLA DEL SOL: Luxury home in upscale neighborhood
- Price
- $175,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 12
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Lomas Del Sol, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- City View, Garden View, Greenbelt View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 628.00 m² (6,759.71 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 150.00 m² (1,614.58 sq ft)
This beautiful custom designed home is located in an upscale part of Tilaran, walking distance to town center. The large size lot of 7000 sq.ft. offers plenty of space for a pool, guest house, garden or pets. The home of almost 2000 sq.ft. includes Master bedroom with walk-in closet and full private bathroom, 2 additional bedrooms share 1 full bath. Large living area, entertainment room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, storage room and 2 car garage with electric door. Additional features: Tropical hardwood cabinets and trims, Alarm system, concrete fences, high quality fixtures, high quality ceramic tile floors and walls............................ Hermosa casa diseñada a medida y gusto de sus dueños, ubicada en una zona exclusiva de Tilarán, a poca distancia del centro de la ciudad. El lote es de tamaño grande y ofrece bastante espacio para una piscina, casa de huéspedes, jardín o mascotas. La casa tiene un total construido de 180 metros cuadrados e incluye dormitorio principal con vestidor y baño privado completo, 2 dormitorios adicionales comparten 1 baño completo. Amplia sala de estar, sala de entretenimiento/TV, comedor, cocina, cuarto pila, bodega y garaje para 2 vehiculos con porton tipo cortina eléctrica. Características adicionales: muebles y adornos de madera tropical, sistema de alarma, cercas de concreto, accesorios de alta calidad, ceramica en pisos y paredes de alta calidad....................................... Dieses schöne, individuell gestaltete Haus liegt in einem gehobenen Teil von Tilaran, in der Nähe vom Ortskern. Das große Grundstück von 628 m2 bietet viel Platz für einen Pool, ein Gästehaus, einen Garten oder Haustiere. Das Haus mit einer Grösse von 180 m2 verfügt über ein Hauptschlafzimmer mit begehbarem Kleiderschrank und privates Badezimmer. 2 weitere Schlafzimmer teilen sich 1 Bad. Desweiteren gibt es einen großen Wohnbereich, Unterhaltungsraum (TV Zimmer), Esszimmer, Küche, Waschküche, Abstellraum und Garage für 2 Autos mit elektrischem Tor. Weitere Merkmale: Tropenholz-Schränke und Zierleisten, Alarmsystem, Zäune aus Beton, hochwertige Armaturen, Böden und Wände aus Keramikfliesen.
