RICO REALTY
Our team at Rico Realty has a combined 80-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 30 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!
COUNTRY INN: Commercial Property - Rental Business ! 1 Large Home, 5 Bungalows, greenhouse and horse barn on 2.5 acres
- Price
- $469,900
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 97
- Property Type
- Mixed Use Building
- Beds/Baths
- 8/8
- 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
- 275.00 m² (2,960.06 sq ft)
GARDEN OF EDEN: DISTRESS SALE ! Reduced from $280,000.-- Lake View Home and second building on half acre, private and secludet, yet close to amenities.
- Price
- $220,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 42
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Eastern View, Garden View, Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View, Western View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,140.19 m² (23,036.72 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 100.00 m² (1,076.39 sq ft)
Bakery and Restaurant Biergarten: Top Running Restaurant-Pizzeria and Bakery with beach delivery service, turn-key Business Opportunity for sale. with huge construction, Turnkey Moneymaker in the best location diagonal from Liberia Airport
- Price
- $2,575,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 62
- Property Type
- Other
- Beds/Baths
- 4/4
- Location
- Guardia, Liberia, Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Garden View, Other
- Total Lot Size
- 0.98 ha (2.42 acre)
- Total Interior Area
- 1,700.00 m² (18,298.57 sq ft)
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Shades of Gray: Beautiful Lake View Home on half acre
- Price
- $224,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 11
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/1
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Mountain, Suburban, Urban
- View Type
- Greenbelt View, Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,068.00 m² (22,259.68 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 80.00 m² (861.11 sq ft)
This new 2 bedroom home is situated on a lake view lot in San Luis and has been custom built featuring standard block construction, standard block and concrete foundation, ceramic flooring throughout, solid wood Guanacaste cabinetry, Guanacaste furniture, kitchen appliances, washing machine, granite counter tops, large 3 person breakfast bar, an on-demand hot water heater, ceiling fans and a whole house surge protector. Own your own piece of Paradise in this a cozy retirement nest. It's a perfect place to sit back on your verandah and enjoy the lake view as you sip your morning coffee watching another sunrise. The property is 2,068 square meters or 22,259 square feet in a tranquil area of San Luis on a quiet road with only a handful of neighbors. This area has an abundance of large trees which invites parrots, toucans and butterflies to visit and larger visitors like the occasional monkey, coatis, jaguarundi and even a deer family may make an appearance. Step inside to an open floor plan with vaulted cedro ceilings and large windows facing the lake. These windows permit natural light to flood the house and frame a picture perfect lake view. The roof has special 3 ply panels that contain a thick polymer carbon fiber core sandwiched between 2 layers of solid UPVC skins. This roof cuts out most of the rain and wind noise so you can actually think and speak in the house during storms. An alarm system with 4 cameras, window and door sensors, indoor motion sensors, recording and playback capability, remote viewing and control from your phone will provide you peace of mind. Fiber Optic cable is available. Only a few minutes walk to services in town.
EL RANCHO ALEGRE: LAKE FRONT LOT WITH EVENT BUILDING AND NURSERY
- Price
- $440,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 10
- Property Type
- Other
- Location
- Nuevo Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Lakefront
- View Type
- Bay View, Garden View, Greenbelt View, Lake View, Mountain View, Western View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.03 ha (2.55 acre)
Perfect for water sport lovers ! This one of a kind property has the lake shore on one end, and easy access through the public road on the other end. The property includes a large size event building that can be rented out for private events, or be converted into a residential home, restaurant or whatever comes to mind. Grow your organic veggies in the small nursery on the property. The 2.5 acre lot has plenty of space for a pool, residential homes and farm buildings. A short walk takes you to the town center of Tronadora where your find all basic amenities and a bus stop with regular busses to Tilaran. The car ride to the municipal hub Tilaran takes 10 minutes, and in 90 minutes you can reach the intl.Airport in Liberia, where you also find a large variety of shopping opportunities.
UNDER CONTRACT ! Lake Arenal Home With Lake View Guest Cabin-Great Location-Superb Value
- Price
- $179,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 22
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Río Piedras, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,600.06 m² (17,222.83 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 120.00 m² (1,291.66 sq ft)
1000 sq.ft. 2 bedrooms 1 bath home with a 1 bedroom 1 bath guest cabin (workable Airbnb) with a view of Lake Arenal on almost one half acre. Located on a public road just off the main paved road to lake Arenal. 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, open living/dining/kitchen concept, enclosed back porch. In 5 minutes you can walk to one of the best restaurants in the area and to the bus stop. The bus ride to Tilaran takes just 25 minutes. Tilaran is the municipal hub, where you find 3 banks, larger grocery stores, butchers, bakeries, hardware stores, pharmacies, a hospital, office supply stores, a church, a cinema, bars and restaurants, and many more amenities.
Vistas El Roble: Lake Arenal view lot
- Price
- $25,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 3
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Barrio El Roble, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View
- Total Lot Size
- 232.77 m² (2,505.51 sq ft)
Small lot for the small budget. Building lot with access to all services, located only 5 minutes from the town center of Tronadora, 15 minutes from Tilaran, 90 minutes from the Intl. Airport Liberia and 2 hours from the beach.
FINCA LAS PALMAS: Building lot with "peekaboo" lake view
- Price
- $72,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 2
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Nuevo Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Lake View, Northern View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,000.00 m² (10,763.87 sq ft)
1/4 acre property ready for construction, conveniently located at walking distance to the town center of Tronadora. By car it takes 15 Minutes to reach the Municipal hub Tilaran, 90 minutes to the Intl. airport Liberia and 2 hours to the nearest beaches.
COLONIAL STYLE VILLA: Spectacular veranda home, overlooking Lake Arenal, 3 volcanos and private, naturally landscaped grounds
- Price
- $599,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 41
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- La Tejona, Santa Rosa, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Mountain
- View Type
- Garden View, Greenbelt View, Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 3.32 ha (8.20 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 163.00 m² (1,754.51 sq ft)
Tranquility defined! Gorgeous view of the lake and volcano. 8.2 acres (33184 sq meters), fully fenced and gated, with approximately half the property reforested for privacy. The remainder is filled with gorgeous, easy care natural landscaping with many mature fruit trees, vines and flowers which attract birds, butterflies, and bees. There is a creek running along one side which attracts passing monkeys and the occasional sloth. The property also includes a deep water well with a central water filtration system for the house. Located on Lake Arenal between Nuevo Arenal and Tilaran, the property is off Route 142. It feels secluded but is quite near the many day and evening activities available around the lake. 10 minutes to Tilaran, 60 minutes to La Fortuna, 75 minutes to Liberia and 90 minutes to north Pacific beaches. The upstairs living area is open plan and all on one level. 1750 sq feet (163 sq meters), fully furnished and move in ready. There are 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room, dining room, modern kitchen with newer appliances, and an inside atrium providing additional natural light and the perfect environment for indoor plants. It is open and airy with secure windows and French doors in every room, plus a ceiling fan in the living room. There The living room and master bedroom have traditional Costa Rican fireplaces to take the chill off the occasional cool evenings. Bedrooms and living areas have well maintained hardwood floors. Upstairs is surrounded by a 360 degree, 8 ft wide covered veranda with sliding glass windows on the windward side, which provides spectacular views of nature in all directions, all year round, and in all weather. Downstairs is a spacious two car garage with a laundry room (washer, dryer and utility sink included) and a large shop area with an enclosed private office. This area also contains a full bathroom with shower. 750 sq ft total (70 sq meters). The shop space could be easily converted to a separate living or guest room. There is ample room for storage downstairs under the stairwell as well. Outside the garage is a large, newly paved parking area for guests. The driveway to the street is concrete and well-maintained. A new, high-quality sound-insulated roof was recently installed. The entire house, both upstairs and downstairs, has fiber optic for high speed, reliable internet and an American style septic system. Also, there is a full house surge protection system, indoor fire protection system and on demand hot water for the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry. Ring cameras are available and there is exterior lighting both upstairs and downstairs. There is a 75 lb capacity dumb waiter for moving things up and down with ease and the interior stairs are wide and gentle for those with mobility challenges.
Villa Corazon: Unique LAKE FRONT property, 2 Villas and Tiny house on 5 acres with lake access.
- Price
- $1,650,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 67
- Property Type
- Multiplex
- Beds/Baths
- 7/7
- Beds
- 7
- Baths
- 7
- Location
- Nuevo Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Lakefront
- View Type
- Bay View, Garden View, Greenbelt View, Lake View, Mountain View, Western View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 2.00 ha (4.94 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 759.00 m² (8,169.78 sq ft)
One of very few lake front properties on Lake Arenal. Direct Lake Access ! 2 Side by side villas with adjoining natural stone breezeway between. 7 bedrooms, 7.5 baths. Each villa has a first-floor bedroom.Meditation/Yoga Studio with hardwood floors (7th bedroom). Open spacious floor plans. Both villas custom designed and craftsman built using high-end materials and trims throughout. 2 car garage with covered roof top terrace and spiral staircase towards the lake side garden. Expansive lake view terraces. Exterior tool storage building. 4 outdoor water features to include Koi, fountain, turtle and frog ponds, garden paths with exotic trees, fruit trees, and flowers that lead to the lake. Covered yoga platform surrounded by jungle. The tiny house is made of a 20 ft container, beautifully converted into a cozy tiny home, with added terrace and extensive roof. Lots of animal activity! Internet, cables for satellite TV and phone lines are installed, and both villas wired for surround sound. Total lot size 20,043.58
Finca Los Angeles: 281 Acre Farm with River, Lake, and Sunset views
- Price
- $1,850,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 13
- Property Type
- Agricultural Land
- Location
- Los Angeles, Santa Rosa, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Mountain View, Valley View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 113.83 ha (281.28 acre)
This beautiful property is conveniently located near the quaint town Los Angeles, 15 Minutes from Cañas, 15 Minutes from the municipal hub Tilaran, 25 Minutes from Lake Arenal and only 1 hour from the Intl. Airport Liberia. Part of the farm has grown forest, the other part is open grassland. The property is suitable for raising cattle, keeping horses, or for recreational use. The AyA city water line is crossing the property. Electricity is at a short distance. The seller is motivated and will listen to offers.
Harmony Haven: 4/4 Lake Arenal View Home and Guest Casita
- Price
- $269,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 11
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/4
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Río Piedras, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,890.38 m² (20,347.80 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 167.00 m² (1,797.57 sq ft)
Main house has 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms. Large open kitchen/dining area. TV room and front patio area. Laundry room and garage. Small casita with one bedroom and full bathroom. Property is in 2 parcels. Many fruit trees, herbs, and edible plants. Solar hot water from an 80-gallon tank 1800 sf living space. 414 sf front patio. 250 sf garage 250 sf laundry room. No Owner financing.
LAKE PARADISE: Lake View lot ready for Construction
- Price
- $59,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 10
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Mountain
- View Type
- Garden View, Lake View, Northern View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 997.00 m² (10,731.58 sq ft)
Situated at a cul-de-sac, quiet and private, we find this 1/4 acre building lot with City Water service in place, Electricity at lot line and high speed internet available. The lot is mostly flat which allows using large part of the property for construction. The lot has a nice view of Lake Arenal and is overlooking the upscale neighborhood next door. The lot is at walking distance to bus stop and lake access. By car you reach Tilaran in 10 Minutes, Liberia (intl Airport, Walmart ... ) in less than 90 Minutes, and some beaches in 2 hours. Seller will listen to serious offers.