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!
GARDEN OF EDEN: Lake View Home and private Gym (potential Income producer)

- Price
- $280,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 31
- 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)
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Plantation style, US standard home on large property with outstanding views

- Price
- $650,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 28
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Lakefront
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.46 ha (3.60 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 160.00 m² (1,722.22 sq ft)
A true US style Custom Home on the lake, 3-volcano view (Arenal, Tenorio, Miravalles) on 3.3-hectare (8.37 acres) reforested property in 4 parcels with a stream; bird- and animal-watchers’ paradise. Main floor: 160 m2 with atrium, spacious LR with fireplace, DR, custom kitchen with every safety feature thought of such as safety flooring in the kitchen and bathrooms. The master suite with fireplace, 2 BRs with shared bath; surrounded by 160 m2 veranda, accessible from all rooms through French doors. Exquisite interior finishing, tropical hardwoods(that are almost impossible to get nowadays) throughout. Ground level includes very secure bodega/workshop, office, unfinished bath – space suitable for converting to an apartment; laundry with potting/animal grooming table; parking for 3 vehicles; mechanic’s pit. Extras: solar-assisted hot water, deep-water well, fruit trees, indoor fire protection system, central vacuum system, security lights and cameras, 75-pound capacity dumbwaiter, full-house surge protection, remote-controlled front gate. Superior steel-frame construction, double roof, insulation, excellent ventilation.
Arenal Lake and Volcano View Condominium

- Price
- $230,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 16
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Beds/Baths
- 1/1
- Beds
- 1
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Lakefront
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 14.83 ha (36.65 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 100.00 m² (1,076.39 sq ft)
This condominium with one bedroom and one bathroom is located in Arenal, Guanacaste Costa Rica, in the county of Tilarán. This lakefront property with lake and mountain views is situated in the highland forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this condominium is 14.83 hectare (36.65 acre), and it has a living space of 100.00 square meter (1,076.39 square feet). This condominium has central air condition. This condominium is available furnished. The property also features a community pool.
Sunset Chalet : A-Frame home with views : REDUCED price : Seller motivated !

- Price
- $249,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 36
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/1
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Nuevo Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain, Countryside
- View Type
- Garden View, Lake View, Mountain View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.57 ha (1.41 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 150.00 m² (1,614.58 sq ft)
Rustic Chalet Style 2-story home on 1.4 acres of tropical gardens, in residential area just 10 Minutes from Nuevo Arenal. On the main floor the home offers an open concept living- and dining area with kitchen, laundry-pantry-storage room, 1 large bedroom and 1 full bath. On the upper floor we find one huge bedroom with tropical wood floors/walls/ceilings, storage cabinets along 2 walls, and a large size walk in closet, which could be used as a third bedroom. A recently added balcony invites to enjoy your morning coffee while birdwatching, and happy hour during sunset. The home was recently upgraded (electric, plumbing, paint job, interior work). A drive to the municipal hub Tilaran takes 45 Minutes and in 90 Minutes you reach the international airport near Liberia or go shopping at Walmart, PriceSmart, Italian Food Stores and larger Hardware stores. Add 30 Minutes and get to some of the most beautiful beaches on the Nicoya Peninsula. Make a day trip to La Fortuna/Tabacon/Arenal Voncano or Rio Celest. In and around Nuevo Arenal you find several international and national restaurants. The Lake Arenal area offers numerous options for outdoor people, such as hiking, horse riding, mountain biking and water sports. Several expat groups are involved in different activities, such as yoga and other types of retreats, tennis and pickle ball, farmers and flea markets etc.