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!
Retire With Peace of Mind: Retirement Home;Second Home or Vacation Rental
- Price
- $260,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 13
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Lakefront
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 500.00 m² (5,381.93 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 130.00 m² (1,399.30 sq ft)
Retire with peace of mind in this one level 2 bedroom 2.5 bath home that has easy access. By that we mean the builder used a ramp for the entrance instead of stairs. Located in a gated community for additional convenience. Master bath has a steam/sauna unit. Open concept kitchen/living area with bedrooms on either side for privacy. Club house and pool for recreation as well as boat launching services for those that want to enjoy the water. All services available to include high speed internet. Close to all amenities as Tilaran, the municipal "hub" of the Lake Arenal region is only 7 minutes away. HOA fees on this home is a meager $157.50 per month.
Lake View Lot: SUPERB VALUE-Great Location Large Lot with Lake View
- Price
- $29,900
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 13
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 986.00 m² (10,613.17 sq ft)
10,000 sq.ft. of land with lake view. The property is located at the end of a side street in a quiet area. It is relatively flat and ideal for building your dream home with pool or a vacation cabin. The nearest bus stop is just steps away and a 15-minute walk leads directly to the lake shore. The town of Tilaran can be reached in 10 minutes by car. The Intl. Airport near Liberia is just over an hour away. For day trips you have the following options: La Fortuna, Tabacon and Arenal Volcano, Monteverde-Santa Elena Cloud Forest, Rincon de la Vieja National Park, Tenorio National Park with Rio Celeste, or various beaches on the Nicoya Peninsula. Even a shopping trip to San Jose and back is possible in a day. However, it would be more relaxing if you plan several days and visit the surrounding attractions (various volcanoes, Braulio Carillo National Park etc)........................... Translation German: Knapp 1000 m2 grosses Grundstück mit Seeblick. Das Grundstück liegt am Ende einer Nebenstrasse in ruhiger Umgebung. Es ist relativ flach und ideal für die Bebauung. Die nächste Bushaltestelle ist nur wenige Schritte entfernt und ein 15-Minütiger Spaziergang führt direkt ans Seeufer. Die Kleinstadt Tilaran ist in 10 Minuten mit dem Auto zu erreichen. Der Intl. Flughafen Liberia ist in etwas über einer Stunde entfernt. Für Tagesausflüge bieten sich folgende Möglichkeiten: La Fortuna, Tabacon und den Arenal Vulkan, Nebelwald Monteverde-Santa Elena, Nationalpark Rincon de la Vieja, Nationalpark Tenorio mit Rio Celeste, oder verschiedene Strände auf der Nicoya-Halbinsel. Auch eine Einkaufsfahrt nach San Jose und zurück ist in einem Tag zu bewältigen, allerdings wäre es entspannender wenn man mehrere Tage plant und die umliegenden Attraktivitäten besucht (verschiedene Vulkane, Nationalpark Braulio Carillo etc).....
Casa Tranquila : Charming Chalet style home with Lake Arenal View
- Price
- $89,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 18
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 443.79 m² (4,776.90 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 100.00 m² (1,076.39 sq ft)
This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home, was renovated in 2014 and has great views of lake Arenal from the second story balcony, bedroom and even from the master bath with tub. Because of its concrete and steel construction, it is very low maintenance. The small lot size of 1/10th of an acre is perfect for those who prefer to spend their time with outdoor activities (hiking, water sport, horse riding, mountain biking ....), watching the abundance of wildlife, or socializing with the large expat community around the lake. The house is located on a a quiet lane off the paved road in San Luis. This property is within walking distance to all amenities to include the bus stop to Tilaran, lake access, a typical local restaurant, a fried chicken restaurant, and one of the best international restaurants in the area. If you wish to have more land, the lot next door is also for sale, 1/4 acre lake view lot for $30,000. This would make a perfect combo, build your dream home on the adjacent lot and use the Chalet as a guest house or for rental income. Tilaran is at a short distance of 5 miles. The intl. airport Liberia is 1 hour away. A day trip takes you to Monteverde Cloud forest or Tabacon hot springs-La Fortuna-Arenal Volcano. For major shopping there are several large stores in Liberia (Walmart, PriceSmart to be opened soon, Pequeño Mundo, Hardware stores, furniture stores etc.) The nearest beaches are about 90 minutes away from the home.
Sunset View Paradise: Sunset View Paradise
- Price
- $160,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 10
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Sabalito, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 750.00 m² (8,072.90 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 100.00 m² (1,076.39 sq ft)
$ 160.000,-- Views that change by the minute from sunrise to sunset! Tucked away in a jungle setting only a short distance to a paved road sits this open concept, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, with incredible views. Southern exposure for good gardening and designed to take advantage of the phases of the moon as it passes through the palm trees making a myriad of light shows. New construction!
Spanish style villa in gated community : Spanish style villa in gated community
- Price
- $225,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 17
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Nuevo Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain, Urban
- View Type
- Garden View, Lake View, Mountain View, Western View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 899.58 m² (9,682.96 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 150.00 m² (1,614.58 sq ft)
5 years old, fully furnished Spanish Style Villa with stunning lake- volcano- forest- and sunset views on almost 1/4 acre lot which leaves space for a pool and/or entertainment building. This single story home offers 3 large bedrooms, 2 spacious baths (1 master, 1 Jack and Jill) both with tubs and separate shower stall, A/C in master bedroom, large living/dining area, gourmet kitchen with tropical hardwood cabinets, granite counter tops, U.S. appliances. Laundry room with washer/dryer and tankless water heater. Large front porch and car port. Aluminum framed windows and sliding doors with screens. Gated community with security gate and guard services.
Home with Acreage and Views: US Standard Home with great views. SELLER MOTIVATED!
- Price
- $250,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 27
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Other
- Total Lot Size
- 2.16 ha (5.34 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 200.00 m² (2,152.77 sq ft)
GREAT OPPORTUNITY, LOW PRICE ! US Standard home on 5+ acres with outstanding views in upscale expat community. Over 2000 sq.ft. of living space, 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, large living-dining area and gourmet kitchen. Located in one of the most scenic areas of Lake Arenal, Costa Rica.
Colorful Home with Lake View: Countryside House For Sale in San Luis
- Price
- $214,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 17
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/4
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 599.00 m² (6,447.56 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 120.00 m² (1,291.66 sq ft)
This house with 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms is located in San Luis, Guanacaste Costa Rica, in the county of Tilarán. This countryside property with lake view is situated in the highland forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 599.00 square meter (6,447.56 square feet), and it has a living space of 120.00 square meter (1,291.66 square feet). This house has air conditioning through a wall unit.
Extrarodinary Views - Enclosed Pool - Great Value Home
- Price
- $299,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 13
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Lakefront
- View Type
- Eastern View, Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,227.94 m² (23,981.25 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 266.00 m² (2,863.19 sq ft)
Excellent Value, Great Investment ! This beautiful fully furnished custom home is located in a very quiet neighborhood with many international residents. This home has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths with open concept kitchen-dining-living area, laundry room and plenty of storage. The living room and master bedroom have European type glass sliding doors to create an indoor/outdoor living space. There is a covered pool with a large deck for a 180 degree view of Lake Arenal. A one car garage with automatic opener was recently added. The grounds are well maintained and landscaped with several varieties of fruit trees.
Lake and Volcano View Parcel SELLER MOTIVATED
- Price
- $65,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 7
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.95 ha (2.34 acre)
Located in the area of La Tejona, 10 Minutes from Tilaran on the south side of the lake, this beautiful parcel just under 2.5 acres has spectacular views of Lake and Volcano Arenal. Quiet, serene surroundings yet close to amenities. German: Knapp 1 Hektar grosses Grundstück mit See- und Vulkanblick. 15 Fahrminuten zur nächsten Stadt Tilaran.
Mountain Home Construction Site For Sale in Tejona
- Price
- $82,824
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 9
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Tejona, Santa Rosa, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Eastern View, Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.69 ha (1.71 acre)
This home construction site is located in Tejona, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, in Tilarán county. This mountain property with lake and mountain views is situated in the highland forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this home construction site is a total of 0.69 hectare (1.71 acre).
