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!
CITY LIVING: residential lot in town
- Price
- $85,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 8
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Lomas Del Sol, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- City View, Garden View, Mountain View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,665.00 m² (17,921.84 sq ft)
Building lot in upscale neighborhood at the edge of Tilaran. Paved roads. All services available. Excellent location. Reasonably priced to sell. This is one of the larger lots in the development with plenty of room for several homes, pool, garden, etc. The lot is located 5 walking minutes from a small private school and 1/2 mile from town center with all amenities. In 15 Minutes you can drive to Lake Arenal with its many options for outdoor activities and some of the best restaurants in the area. The international airport Liberia is only a 90 Minutes drive away. Add another 25 Minutes and get to some of the most beautiful beaches in the Papagayo area. In 2 hours you can reach the Monteverde cloud forest or the world famous Tabacon Hot Springs near La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano.
COUNTRY INN: HOSPITALITY BUSINESS, BED & BREAKFAST, RESORT, RETREAT, HOSTEL
- Price
- $380,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 37
- Property Type
- Mixed Use Building
- Beds/Baths
- -/7
- Baths
- 7
- Location
- La Tejona, Santa Rosa, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Eastern View, Garden View, Greenbelt View, Lake View, Mountain View, Southern View, Western View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.00 ha (2.47 acre)
- Total Interior Area
- 450.00 m² (4,843.74 sq ft)
Well established hospitality business with high occupancy rate all year round. Located on the main lake road (paved) and only 15 Minutes from Tilaran and 90 Minutes from the Intl. Airport in Liberia. The owners are getting ready to retire and are offering this great opportunity at an extraordinarily low price. All buildings are very well built and in excellent condition. The property of 2.5 acres has its own water well and plenty of unused space for more buildings, a pool, rancho, animals, organic garden, restaurant etc. The following buildings are included: 1 Main residence, 1780 sq.ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, open concept living/dining/kitchen, large covered porch, laundry area. 5 separate guest bungalows in different sizes, 1 bedroom and 1 bath each. 1 Storage building / covered Carport / Laundry room. Total constructed area 4844 square feet (main house, guest bungalows, utility building) A solar system is providing hot water to all buildings. The property has a large variety of fruit trees, such as bananas and plantains, 2 different types of oranges, 3 different types of lemon trees, papaya trees, star fruit, coconuts, cocoa, grapefruit, tangerines, kumquats, guanabana, guayaba, passion fruit, macadamia nuts, pineapple plants, blackberries, Uchuva, Moringa, Cas fruit and a small vegetable garden. The property backs up to a forested area where many tropical animals and birds can be observed. The lake Arenal area is centrally located and many touristic attractions can be reached on a daytrip, to include some of the beautiful pacific beaches, Monteverde cloud forest, Vientos Frescos Waterfalls, Rio Celeste (the blue river), Corobici River Rafting, Arenal Volcano, Tabacon Hot Springs and the tourist town La Fortuna. The quaint town of Tilaran offers everything for your daily needs. For major shopping one can make a trip to Liberia (Walmart) or San Jose (PriceSmart) etc. Lake Arenal is also famous for its many options of outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, windsurfing, wake boarding and paddle boarding. The area is home to many expats from all over the world who will be more than happy to welcome you to the neighborhood.
JUNGLE PARADISE: Heaven on Earth
- Price
- $295,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 50
- Property Type
- Agricultural Land
- Location
- Abangares, Abangares, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Mountain
- View Type
- Garden View, Greenbelt View, Mountain View, Valley View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 25.23 ha (62.34 acre)
63 acres of Natural Jungle property with diverse springs, small river, waterfalls, primary forest and several building sites. Also suitable for organic farming, or start a Jungle retreat center. There are many options, just get creative. Telephone, electricity and internet are available. The property is located in the hills around Monteverde and not far from the Panamerican Highway. The farm has been run as a private nature reserve for over 15 years and is part of a biological corridor in the region. This small piece of paradise has a large number of different species of wild animals. No agroquimicals have been used on this property for the last 15 years. A number of hiking trails lead to the many viewpoints. One can reach San Jose in 3 hours, or Liberia in 90 Minutes. Cañas would be 40 Minutes away. An additional 3/4 acres plus a large 2900 sq.ft. home can be purchased together with the large property at a total package price of $450,000.--
Lake Vista Suite: Lake View Home with Guest Cottage
- Price
- $595,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 47
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Suburban
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.56 ha (1.38 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 300.00 m² (3,229.16 sq ft)
This Luxury home is flawless with unique features rarely found in Costa Rica. The spacious open concept features bamboo hardwood floors, custom kitchen with premium appliances. Built for outdoor living with a separate full covered outdoor kitchen & patio. A fireplace and entertainment center are the focal point of the large living room. 2 large bedrooms each with their own bathroom. The master bedroom features a large walk-in closet and both bedrooms have bathtubs and showers. Beautiful granite countertops are throughout the entire house and guest cottage. The house is 3,013 square feet. The guest cottage is 1,015 square feet. The garage and workshop are 807 square feet. Bodega (storage shed) is 118 square feet. The guest cottage is a 1 bedroom open concept with full kitchen and laundry, featuring a full kitchen with a 90% occupancy rate during our high season. The entire property is 5,593 square meters and is completely fenced and gated. Located within walking distance to the town center of Arenal on all paved roads. The house has incredible 180-degree lake views and total privacy and security. The home and guest cottage come fully furnished and ready to move in.
Costa Rican Style Home: Pure Country Livin'
- Price
- $52,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 8
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/1
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Río Piedras, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Suburban
- View Type
- City View
- Total Lot Size
- 265.66 m² (2,859.53 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 80.00 m² (861.11 sq ft)
This quaint home, located in a small community lends itself to pure Costa Rica country living. No frills living, 2 bedrooms, one bath, living/dining area and kitchen/ Small storage shed in back. Close to school and church and small grocery store.
VILLA ORQUIDEA: DESIGNER HOME / POTENTIAL B&B
- Price
- $399,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 20
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Nuevo Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Bay View, Eastern View, Garden View, Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,794.00 m² (30,074.25 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 250.00 m² (2,690.97 sq ft)
This professionally designed and well built luxury home is hiding in paradise gardens on top of a hill overlooking Lake Arenal and the surrounding mountains. Beautifully landscaped grounds add to its attractive appearance. Located at the edge of a semi-gated community with 24/7 security service, a club house and a large community pool.
JK DEVELOPMENT: Arenal lake and volcano view lots for construction
- Price
- $100,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 8
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Nuevo Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain, Countryside, Suburban, Other
- View Type
- Mountain View, Wooded View, Greenbelt View, Garden View, Lake View, Southern View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.50 ha (1.24 acre)
ONLY 3 lots left in a 10 lot development just a few minutes from Nuevo Arenal town center. City water and underground electric lines in place. Great views of lake, volcano and surrounding mountains. The asking price for each lot is $100,000,-- USD Lot 8 - 5000 m2 (1.23 acres) Lot 9 - 5041 m2 (1.24 acres) Lot 10 - 5830 m2 (1.44 acres)
Lake View Home on 1 acre: Personality-Quality-Practicality
- Price
- $250,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 28
- 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
- 3,887.92 m² (41,849.06 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 102.00 m² (1,097.91 sq ft)
All of the above characteristics were thought of when this home was built. Unique features including a Murphy bed for guests, waterfall shower and a "hideaway" sleeping area for kids upstairs with a half bath. This 1,100 sq ft home has all the comforts and more. Open concept living dining area, breakfast nook, office space, fireplace, dishwasher, large pantry and laundry area, outdoor jacuzzi hot tub, lush gardens with citrus, bananas, mango and more. Live in this home with comfort full time, use it as a vacation rental if you choose to be part-time or with just under one acre there is plenty of space available to build a larger home and use this as a guest home. Separate large one car garage. All services available, close to all amenities to include some of the best restaurants in the area.
Lake Arenal View Home: Private-Quiet-Secure
- Price
- $195,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 14
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Nuevo Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,812.30 m² (19,507.36 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 185.00 m² (1,991.32 sq ft)
This spacious home on just under 1/2 acre with private gate lends itself to the retiree. One level, 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large kitchen with breakfast bar, roomy living area, an outdoor sitting area with fountain, enclosed outdoor hot tub with outdoor shower. Separate storage area connects to the covered carport. Beautiful landscaping with ample room for a garden.
Lake view building lot: Lake View lot ready for construction
- Price
- $75,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 10
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Barrio El Roble, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.50 ha (1.24 acre)
Large 1 1/4 acre building lot with beautiful views of Lake Arenal and the surrounding mountains. Quite location in upscale neighborhood. Most part of the property is pasture land, a smaller part along the creek has mature trees. Plenty of space for home construction, guest house, pool, garden, animals, out buildings etc. City water, electric and phone lines, are available in the area. 10 Minutes drive to the next larger town Tilaran, close to Lake Access (Yacht club) and Country Club. 90 Minutes to Tabacon Hot Springs and Volcano Arenal. Also 90 Minutes to Liberia Intl. Airport and Pacific Beaches.
