RICO REALTY
Our team at Rico Realty has a combined lifetime 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, making your dream of owning your little paradise a reality.
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!
THE HIDDEN CREEK
- Price
- $149,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 34
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/2
- Location
- Tierras Morenas, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain, Countryside
- View Type
- Garden View, Greenbelt View, Mountain View, River View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,989.00 m² (21,409.33 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 120.00 m² (1,291.66 sq ft)
61 properties available
AGUACATE HILLS: 2 Homes on 6.8 acres in the quaint town of El Aguacate
- Price
- $169,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 32
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/2
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- El Aguacate, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Mountain
- View Type
- Garden View, Greenbelt View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 2.76 ha (6.82 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 150.00 m² (1,614.58 sq ft)
Conveniently located at the west side of Lake Arenal, half way between Tilaran and Nuevo Arenal, and just off the main lake road, we find this spacious property with a newer vacation home and an older caretakers home, each with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, living-dining areas, kitchen, laundry, porches. The large size property is sloped and has a variety of tropical plants and trees and lends itself to self sustainability. It takes only 30 minutes to drive to Tilaran, 90 minutes to the Intl. airport Liberia and 2 hours to the nearest beaches, or to the Monteverde Cloud forest. Walking distance to one of the best restaurants in the area. In less than 1 hour you can drive to La Fortuna, Tabacon Hot Springs and Arenal Volcano. Lake Arenal is a world famous windsurfing destination and well known for its natural beauty and many options for outdoor activities.
Mountain View Lot in Gated Community 24/7 Security With Community Pool
- Price
- $55,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 3
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Aguacate, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Greenbelt View
- Total Lot Size
- 896.62 m² (9,651.10 sq ft)
0.2 acre mountain view lot ready to build. All amenities available to include fiber-optic internet. City water-Underground Electricity. Build 2 or 3 stories and obtain a lake view. The lot is only 10 minutes from Nuevo Arenal and 20 minutes from the Municipal hub Tilaran for your daily needs. In 90 minutes you reach the province capital Liberia where you find an international airport as well as numerous shopping opportunities, private hospitals etc. The nearest beaches are only 2 hours away. Make a day trip to Tabacon hot springs and Volcano arenal, or to Monteverde cloud forest. Spend your days outdoors, on the water (wind-kite surfing, wake boarding) or hiking, biking, horse riding, playing pickle ball or tennis. Or join one of the many expat charity groups (people and animals in need).
BAY VIEW PARADISE: Large Building Lot, Lake Arenal View
- Price
- $120,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 7
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Mountain
- View Type
- Bay View, Lake View, Northern View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.77 ha (1.90 acre)
Almost 2 acres of beautiful land with lake Arenal views. The lot is ready for construction with water meter installed and electricity on lot line. Conveniently located on a quiet country road, at walking distance to the center of the small village San Luis where you find one of the best restaurants in the area, as well as a bus stop, small grocery stores, church, public and private (English speaking) schools, and lake access at the nearby San Luis bay. A 10 minutes drive or bus ride takes you to the municipal hub Tilaran. In 90 Minutes you reach the intl. airport Liberia where you also find numerous shopping opportunities. Add another 30 minutes and enjoy the rest of the day at one of the beautiful beaches on the Nicoya Peninsula. Lake Arenal offers many spare time activities, such as Watersports, Tennis- and Pickleball, Farmers Markets, Hiking groups, social meetings, animal welfare groups, and many more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jungle View Lot: Jungle View Lot in Gated Community with pool and security service
- Price
- $59,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 3
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Aguacate, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Mountain View, Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 3,868.19 m² (41,636.68 sq ft)
Just under 1 acre of size, this Jungle- and Mountain view lot is part of a gated community, with all services available (City Water, Electricity, Fiber Optic Internet). To obtain lake view one has to build a 2 or 3 story home. The lot is on a road that leads directly into the lake (community boat dock). The gated community offers 24/7 security and a community pool.
CASA CITRON - GREAT OPPORTUNITY: Newly Remodelled, Solid home and large workshop building on 1/3 acre
- Price
- $160,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 11
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/1
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Nuevo Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Garden View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,427.42 m² (15,364.56 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 80.00 m² (861.11 sq ft)
Modest 2 bedroom home and large workshop type building on spacious lot on the main road to Tronadora. Great opportunity for those who do not need acreage and prefer to keep lot maintenance at a minimum. The lot is still large enough to allow for additional buildings or subdivision. The shop type building can be used as a garage, storage, workshop, or turned into a second home. The property is at walking distance to Tronadora, 5 Minutes from Lake Access, 10 Minutes from Tilaran, 90 Minutes from Liberia (Intl. Airport, Walmart, Pricesmart, German Bakery, private hospital etc.) and 2 hours from the beach.


