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)
46 properties available
Just Reduced ! SUPER VALUE- Lake View - Small Cabin on 2.5 acres.

- Price
- $74,900
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 5
- Property Type
- Cabin
- Beds/Baths
- 1/1
- Beds
- 1
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Tilarán, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.00 ha (2.47 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 30.00 m² (322.92 sq ft)
Off the beaten path, basic Cabin on 2.5 acres with view of Lake Arenal. The tiny house has good bones and can be brought back to glory with a small investment. Plenty of room for building a new home, for gardening and animals. The adjoining jungle is home to many tropical birds and mammals. The new owner will have to dig a well. Located at the outscirts of San Luis in a private and quiet setting, the property is only 10 Minutes away from Tilaran and 1 hour from Liberia (intl. airport, Walmart etc)
VILLA ORQUIDEA: Designer Home in Lakeside Community

- 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 3-Story 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. The large basement can be easily converted into apartments, a Gym, Yoga room, Spa, Shop ........ put your ideas to work.
Location, Location, Location: Beautiful home in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods!

- Price
- $375,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 20
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Lomas Del Sol, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Suburban
- View Type
- City View, Mountain View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 780.00 m² (8,395.82 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 186.00 m² (2,002.08 sq ft)
Sitting above the town of Tilaran in one of the most prestigious areas in the Municipal Hub of the Arenal District. This lovely US standard home sits at the end of the street so there is no traffic noise. Walk to town in 10 minutes or less. All amenities available. Custom woodwork, granite counter tops, hot water throughout, double car carport and garage.Large windows to take advantage of the countryside views and sunsets. This is a must-see for the retiree who needs to have services close by or the family with children who are still in school. Both public and private schools are close to this residence.
Buy all or part: Breathtaking Gardens and Lake View: Home with pool and guest house

- Price
- $389,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 8
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Lakefront
- View Type
- Garden View, Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 2.42 ha (5.98 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 120.00 m² (1,291.66 sq ft)
UNIQUE Opportunity; 2 homes and pool on 6 acres. The main Lake view home, 1,300 sq. ft. is a 3 bedroom 2 bath home with a swimming pool. The second home is a 2 bedroom 2 bath home of 1,300 square feet. The property is gated and convenient to the Town of Nuevo Arenal.................. Main house and 4.68 acres: $299,000.-- Cabina and 1.32 acres: $189,000.-- Total Both houses and 6 acres: $389,000.--
PRIME LOCATION/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: LAKE VIEW HOBBY HOTEL-RESTAURANT-BAR

- Price
- $599,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 12
- Property Type
- HOTEL/BAR/RESTAURANT
- Beds/Baths
- 14/14
- Beds
- 14
- Baths
- 14
- Location
- Río Piedras, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.09 ha (2.69 acre)
- Total Interior Area
- 850.00 m² (9,149.29 sq ft)
Situated on the main lake road with 2.69 acres. 14 rooms, 8 bungalow style and 6 rustic lodge rooms, a large restaurant area for guests with adjoining bar. Perfect location for travelers, windsurfers, community activities, weekenders with close access to the lake and windsurf site Tico Wind.
Lakefront Lot: Over 1/4 Acre With Extraordinary Views of Lake Arenal

- Price
- $150,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 2
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Puerto San Luis, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Lakefront
- View Type
- Mountain View, Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,482.42 m² (15,956.57 sq ft)
Over 1/4 acre lakefront lot with all amenities. A must see if you are thinking of building and living in Costa Rica part time or full time. Excellent investment.
Ideal B & B Property: New Price ! 3 separate Buildings. Lake & Volcano View. Owner financing available.

- Price
- $530,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 36
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 10/6
- Beds
- 10
- Baths
- 6
- Location
- Aguacate, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View, Other
- Total Lot Size
- 0.63 ha (1.56 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 400.00 m² (4,305.55 sq ft)
This well maintained 1.5-acre property with several buildings is the ideal B&B, earning up to $700 per night. Located on the main lake road in a quaint village of Aguacate. On the property are 2 homes, 2 studios all with views. A total of 10 bedrooms and 6.5 baths on this property, The main house was built in 2006 and the additional buildings were built in 2014-15. Main house: 3 bedrooms (2 bedrooms and a loft) 2 full bath (bathtub) (3,000 sq ft.) Upper house 3 Bedrooms 1 full bath (bathtub) 1 half bath (1,000 sq ft) Lower floor 2 bedrooms 1 full bath (600 sq ft) Studio 1 full bath (bathtub) (300 sq ft) Studio 1 full bath (bathtub) (300 sq ft)
Affordable Waterfront Luxury Home: Bali Style Architecture in Gated Community

- Price
- $349,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 12
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Lakefront
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,709.42 m² (18,399.97 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 400.00 m² (4,305.55 sq ft)
$ 339.000.-- Waterfront 2 bedroom 2-1/2 bath High quality Bali Style home with infinity pool.Exotic woods throughout, Stainless appliances, imported European windows and fixtures throughout. Covered car port, and large deck for entertaining with wet bar. • Approx 400 sq meters of construction (4,000 sq ft.) on a large 1,710 square meter lake view lot (just under 1/2 acre)
360 degree Views: Lake & Volcano View Lot,

- Price
- $30,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 9
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View, Valley View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,500.40 m² (26,913.97 sq ft)
$ 30.000.-- SELLER MOTIVATED ! This incredible lake and volcano view lot offers views 360 degrees! Lake Arenal, Volcano Arenal, Volcano Tenorio and mountain views. Sunrises and sunsets are beautiful! 5 Minutes drive to Lake Access.
Lovely 2/2 Lake View Home, Tranquil Setting - Great Location!

- Price
- $175,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 15
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Other
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 996.97 m² (10,731.25 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 164.00 m² (1,765.27 sq ft)
This attractive 2 bedroom, 2 bath low maintenance, practical home with laundry area, plenty of storage and full garage is in one of the most tranquil settings in the Arenal area. Loaded with trees and flowers of all types. Cozy patio for viewing the lake. Easy access to public transportation. Close to all amenities. Tilaran, the Municipal "hub" of the Lake Arenal region is only minutes away for all your needs. There is also an adjoining lot of 1,418 mt2 available for an additional $25,000-FULL PACKAGE $200,000!