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!
We are excited to announce that buyers may now obtain financing in the United States when purchasing a property here in Costa Rica! Contact us for more information.
Heavenly Luxury Property

- Price
- $1,900,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 56
- Property Type
- Villa
- Beds/Baths
- 7/7
- Location
- Nuevo Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Lakefront
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 2.00 ha (4.94 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 570.00 m² (6,135.40 sq ft)
Bakery and Restaurant Biergarten: Turnkey Business for Sale Located in Front of Liberia Airport

- Price
- $2,575,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 26
- 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)
46 properties available
Casa Paso Lajas: Home on Large Property With 2 Water Sources

- Price
- $159,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 8
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/1
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Cañas Dulces, Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,980.05 m² (21,313.00 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 145.00 m² (1,560.76 sq ft)
Just under 1/2 acre, this well built (1,620 sq ft to include terraces) 2 bedrooms/1 bath home located on the outskirts of Canas, Guanacaste. A quiet, private, secure rural area (small development) only 10 minutes from the main town, one hour from the Liberia International airport, less than 2 hours from the beaches and 2 to 3 hours to San Jose. A small storage shed (concrete block) for yard tools, etc. is on the property. A 2 car covered carport to protect from the weather. There are 2 sources of water, a well on the property and city water with pressure pump and tank. The property has limes, mango, cashew, guayaba and many more varieties of fruit.
Casa Maravillosa: Turnkey US Standard Home

- Price
- $135,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 16
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban, Other
- View Type
- Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 455.40 m² (4,901.87 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 100.00 m² (1,076.39 sq ft)
This spacious 2/2 with all conveniences (on demand hot water throughout) to include a hobby room/dining area makes this home a super investment. End of the road quiet neighborhood of Tronadora. Walk to schools, church and shopping or a 10 minute drive to the Municipal "Hub" Tilaran or take the bus that leaves and returns several times a day. High ceilings with concrete and steel construction. Turnkey, fully furnished, bring your clothes and toothbrush! Gazebo (with water and electric) with sitting area to enjoy the forest that borders this property. Many varieties of fruit that attract the birds and butterflies-truly a tranquil setting. Covered carport for protection from the rain.
Bali Style Home: Exclusive Community

- Price
- $135,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 9
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/1
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Puerto San Luis, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Lakefront
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 596.85 m² (6,424.41 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 70.00 m² (753.47 sq ft)
Tranquil, safe and close to amenities this Bali Style home has it all. 2 Bedrooms 1 bath home with a loft that could be used as a 3rd bedroom or office/hobby space. A potential income earner while you wait to retire or a modest comfortable home for full time living. 10 minutes from the Municipal "hub" Tilaran for ALL your needs. There is also a 665.52 mt2 vacant lot next door available for $69,000. Pick them both up for a discount!
Animal Inn: Tranquil Property Bordered By A River With Home And More (Motivated Seller)

- Price
- $225,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 23
- Property Type
- Multiplex
- Beds/Baths
- -/1
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Tierras Morenas, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- River View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.64 ha (1.58 acre)
- Total Interior Area
- 118.00 m² (1,270.14 sq ft)
Ever dream of breakfast with the monkeys and birds?? Look no further.... Beautiful property 6000 m2 in a fabulous setting. Eastern border of property is a rambling river that wraps around the property and swimming hole. No street noise only the rumbling of the river and birds. The Aracaris come for breakfast fruit on the patio railing. About property: Steel secure gated entrance - LARGE OUT BUILDING- Gated enclosure for 11 separate animals, each compartment with sleeping area and separate eating area, perfect for dog rescue or doggy day care or Hobby Farm. The building houses a bodega (storage area) and bathroom 2 separate enclosures with dog houses (more like dog hotels), Property is completely fenced, 95% with chain link, -separate SECURE dog run Small horse stable. House is under remodeling. Many possibilities for redesign. Kitchen has been upgraded Laja /slate stone around whole veranda Pool, newly refurbished Koi pond set at rivers edge
CASA TEJONA: US Standard home - outstanding views - newly remodelled

- Price
- $250,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 12
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- La Tejona, Santa Rosa, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Eastern View, Lake View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,750.00 m² (18,836.77 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 164.00 m² (1,765.27 sq ft)
Casa Tejona is located near Lake Arenal, 15 minutes from Tilarán, Costa Rica. The property measures 1750 square meters, with an American-style house with a total of 164 square meters of construction. The house has a total of 2 bedrooms and 2 baths: 1 master bedroom with a walk-in closet and a full bathroom with a tub. 1 guest bedroom with full bathroom. Large open concept living room, dining room and kitchen. Granite countertops in the kitchen, bathrooms and picnic kitchen. The kitchen comes fully equipped with SAMSUNG appliances, and small Black + Decker appliances. The house can be purchased fully furnished as shown in the photos. It has a picnic area of 30 square meters, and a storage room of 20 square meters. The property has a wide variety of fruit trees and a small stream on one side. Surrounded by open spaces, the property is visited by wild animals such as monkeys, toucans, parrots and parakeets, sloths, deer, coatis, coyotes and many more. Lake Arenal is attractive to people who like outdoor activities such as water sports, cycling, horseback riding, walking and running. There are several Yoga centers and other social entertainment possibilities. Owner financing available. The listing price is fully furnished. Unfurnished = $230,000.--
US Style Townhouse: Lake View Townhouse No HOA-Perfect For Investment or Retirement Residence Full Time or Part Time

- Price
- $175,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 18
- Property Type
- Townhouse
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Nuevo Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 216.63 m² (2,331.78 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 148.00 m² (1,593.05 sq ft)
Lake view Townhouse, 1,600 square feet of living space. 800 sq ft upstairs with 1 bedroom, 1 bath, open concept kitchen, living and dining area and 800 sq ft downstairs with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. One is the master suite. Patios on both levels to enjoy the view of Lake Arenal. Garden area in front, automatic gate with 2 parking spaces that are covered. 7 minutes to the Municipal "hub" Tilaran for all shopping and medical needs or 1/2 mile for groceries and produce in the town of Tronadora.
Hacienda Poseidon: 33 acre property for development, overlooking Lake and Volcano Arenal

- Price
- $795,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 17
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- La Tejona, Santa Rosa, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 13.34 ha (32.96 acre)
One of a kind property. 33 acres overlooking Lake Arenal and the Volcanos Arenal and Tenorio. The size of the property and public road front allows to subdivide the property into several parcels. Electricity and a water well are on the property. 15 Minutes from Tilaran, 90 Minutes from the Intl. Airport Liberia, 2 hours from the nearest pacific beaches.
Mountain Ridge Breeze: SALE PENDING ! Acreage with fabulous views

- Price
- $89,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 6
- Property Type
- Agricultural Land
- Location
- El Roble, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Greenbelt View, Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 2.27 ha (5.61 acre)
5.6 acres (2.27 Hectares) with a 180 degree panoramic view of Lake Arenal and the surrounding Mountains. Part of the lot is pastureland and part forest, perfect for hobby farming, growing crops, keeping a couple of horses or even a cow. The property has an artisan well for water supply (well needs upgrade) and the electricity runs along the public road. The nearest town Tronadora is only 5 driving minutes away, the drive to Tilaran takes 15 Minutes and to Liberia Intl. Airport 90 Minutes. The nearest pacific beaches or the Monteverde Cloud Forest can be reached in 2 hours. Lake Arenal is a paradise for outdoor people, such as wind/kite-surfers, mountainbikers, horsebackriders and hikers.
Lake Avenue Mansion: DISTRESS SALE! Lake and Volcano View Home with acreage

- Price
- $375,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 18
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- La Tejona, Santa Rosa, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Garden View, Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.11 ha (2.75 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 300.00 m² (3,229.16 sq ft)
Large 2 story home with glass covered wrap-around veranda on 3 acres with commercial potential, situated ON the main lake road between Tilaran and Nuevo Arenal. The open floorplan on the upper level with semi-high walls offers many options, to include a restaurant or conference center, Sports Center, Yoga retreat etc etc. while the owners could occupy the spacious lower level which includes a large garage with automatic door and large private room. The property is only 10 Minutes away from Tilaran, 1 hour from Liberia and less than 2 hours from the beach. Lake Arenal is popular among outdoor people and those who prefer a moderate climate
Hacienda Girasol: SALE PENDING- Lake Arenal View Home with Heated Salt Water Pool, Apartment, Studio/Barn on 3.56 Acres

- Price
- $459,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 24
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.44 ha (3.56 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 204.00 m² (2,195.83 sq ft)
Beautifully, built to US Standards, 3 bedroom 3 bath home with warm rich wood accents has views from every room. All bedrooms have their own patio to enjoy the views and there is a spacious patio in front. Perfect for entertaining guests with the large kitchen fully equipped with warming station. Outside there is a heated pool with outdoor seating for dining and a guest bath. Below the house is a 900 sq.ft. 1 bedroom apartment also with views of the lake. On the property is a studio/barn that could be converted into another apartment (electricity and septic installed). There is plenty of room for another home on this property and if one desires a couple of horses.