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!
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).
Lakefront Home Construction Site For Sale in Arenal

- Price
- $68,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 6
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Lakefront
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,315.95 m² (14,164.71 sq ft)
This home construction site is located in Arenal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, in Tilarán county. This lakefront 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 1,315.95 square meter (14,164.71 square feet).
Casa Grandiose: Affordable Luxury Spanish Style Residence

- Price
- $390,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 14
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Nuevo Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,592.82 m² (27,908.77 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 353.00 m² (3,799.65 sq ft)
This Home is “A Botanical Paradise” high on a hill overlooking beautiful Lake Arenal. And only 1 block from the park and boat ramp. Close to Tabacon hot springs, Monteverde Cloud Forest and Cano Negro National parks and many beautiful beaches along the Pacific only a two hour drive away. Costa Rica bird watching, wind surfing, fishing, water sports, eco adventures, hiking, tennis and mountain biking are out your back door. Also has a Wonderful view of “Arenal Volcano” at a “safe” 25 miles away. FIRST LEVEL Hand crafted double French doors enhance entry to the spacious open entertaining area with elegant 12 ft high double coffer-ed ceiling and an artisan staircase. Kitchen / living room open area has a custom made two level cedar bar and cabinetry and faux marble tile throughout. A private guestroom has a large bathroom. A breakfast room and a "pila"/ laundry workroom are also conveniently located on the main floor. Corridor front entry is 42‘x12’ with 6 columns and a private seating area is all ceramic tile with a large recessed Jacuzzi Lovely (mosaic styled) entrance driveway and large ado-quin paved parking area. Tejas front entry with automatic electric gate and wrought iron work, lighted driveway and sidewalks, automatic sprinkling system. Auto electric overhead garage door opens to spacious ceramic tiled work area and car storage (17’x23’) with a second overhead door for drive thru access to the back area. All protected by a very serious fenced system and security lights. Second level: (Great 360 degree views) Master Bedroom is a spacious 27 ft. x 26 ft area with a 12 ft high ceiling. Bedroom features solid almond wood floors, abundant custom made artisan windows, with double French doors opening to elegant 26’ x 18’ ceramic tile balcony with balustrades. Artisan wood work extends to huge beautifully tiled bathroom with double vanity and separate dressing/closet room. Office/Computer room centrally located with lake and mountain views. Ceiling fans throughout.
House For Sale in Tilarán

- Price
- $340,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 23
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Tilarán, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- City View, Mountain View, Western View, Other
- Total Lot Size
- 721.65 m² (7,767.75 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 2,800.00 m² (30,138.83 sq ft)
This house with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms is located in Tilarán, Guanacaste Costa Rica, in the county of Tilarán. This property with city and mountain views is situated in this part of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 721.65 square meter (7,767.75 square feet), and it has a living space of 2,800.00 square meter (30,138.83 square feet). This house has air conditioning through a wall unit. This house is available furnished. This property includes a dryer, a microwave, a refrigerator, a stove and a washing machine.
Large building lot overlooking Lake Arenal: Lot L&Z : put your ideas to work

- Price
- $59,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 10
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- El Roble, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.50 ha (1.24 acre)
This quiet and privately located 1.24 acres lake Arenal view lot offers countless options: Private estate with primary residence, pool and guest house. Or Hobby Farm with main house and farm buildings for organic gardening, fruit trees, and animals. Or Eco-community with tiny homes on wheels (no building permits required !) Part of the property has large trees which are home to many animals, such as birds, monkeys, sloths.......a small creek runs along the back of the property during green season. A 5 Minute drive or 20 Minute walk takes you to the quaint town of Tronadora with a grocery stores, several good restaurants and bars, school and church, health center and community building, soccer field, lake access etc. The next larger town Tilaran is only 15 minutes away, with larger grocery stores, several banks, central bus terminal with buses to all parts of the country, different churches and schools (public and private), hardware stores, gas stations, entertainment and sports facilities. A 90 minute drive takes you to the county capital Liberia with an international airport, Walmart, and other large stores, and a PriceSmart *Costco* soon to be built. The nearest pacific beaches are a 2 hours drive from the property.