RICO REALTY
Our team at Rico Realty has a combined 50-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 20 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.
Modern Architecture and beautiful Lake Arenal views: Available for showings as of July 2022
- Price
- $210,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 22
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/1
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Other
- View Type
- Garden View, Greenbelt View, Lake View, Mountain View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 3,655.00 m² (39,341.94 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 120.00 m² (1,291.66 sq ft)
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)
74 properties available
Jungle Paradise: Building lot close to lake access
- Price
- $90,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 10
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- La Tejona, Santa Rosa, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,734.99 m² (18,675.20 sq ft)
1/3 of an acre with a container on the lot ready to build. There is a creek bordering this property where the animals come to drink and the bird population is amazing. The owner spotted a Quetzal one day while grooming the lot. 10 minutes from the Municipal HUB of the Lake Arenal area, Tilaran for all your needs.
VISTAS BAHIA: GREAT INVESTMENT ! Lake View Lot, subdividible
- Price
- $125,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 3
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Nuevo Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Bay View, Lake View, Mountain View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.81 ha (2.00 acre)
Excellent investment, low price! 2 acres of fairly flat land with 2 sides of public road front. The property has a view of the San Luis bay and the sunset, and it can be subdivided into several smaller lots. Walking distance to the town center of Tronadora and to Lake Access. 10 Minutes to drive to the municipal hub Tilaran, less than 2 hours to the Intl. Airport Liberia, Walmart, PriceSmart etc. and from there take another half hour trip to the beaches Playa Coco or Hermosa, among others.
CASA LAGUNITA: Modern Home surrounded by nature.
- Price
- $219,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 24
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/1
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Nuevo Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Garden View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 4,623.00 m² (49,761.36 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 100.00 m² (1,076.39 sq ft)
This modern style 3/1 home on 1+ acre is located at the edge of the town Nuevo Arenal, at walking distance to all amenities and to lake access, as well as to one of the best restaurants in town. The home is selling with furniture and appliances. High speed internet 10 mbps. Quiet and private setting. 40 minutes away from the municipal hub Tilaran. Less than 1 hour away from La Fortuna, Tabacon hot springs and Arenal Volcano, 2 hours from Liberia intl. Airport, the beach or Monteverde cloud forest.
ALOE VERA: Self-Sustainers Paradise. 2 Story home and large shop on 11+ acres
- Price
- $289,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 25
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Quebrada Azul, Santa Rosa, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Garden View, Greenbelt View, Mountain View, Western View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 4.77 ha (11.78 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 125.00 m² (1,345.48 sq ft)
Country site property with spacious home and large multi-use building in a quiet and peaceful neighborhood, perfect for the passionate hobby farmer or a eco-community. The property can be subdivided into 1,25 acre lots. The small pueblo Quebrada Azul is only 15 driving minutes away from Tilaran or Lake Arenal, and 90 Minutes from the Intl. Airport in Liberia. The nearest beaches can be reached in less than 2 hours.
Modern Spacious Studio-Lake and Volcano View With A Variety of Amenities; Price Is FIRM
- Price
- $129,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 12
- Property Type
- Container Home
- Beds/Baths
- 1/1
- Beds
- 1
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- La Tejona, Santa Rosa, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.50 ha (1.24 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 85.00 m² (914.93 sq ft)
Quiet, private and secure this 1,022 square ft. home, practically maintenance free, with open concept and stunning views of Lake Arenal and Tenorio Volcano. The bedroom can be separated with a sliding door for privacy. Kitchen is equipped with microwave/convection oven, stove top and dishwasher. Bathroom is designed for handicap access. Storage area with laundry facility. This property is a legal partnership to which the shareholders will transfer their shares to the buyer. $250 a month includes all taxes, maintenance of the property, community pool, and tennis court. There is a popular restaurant/bar within walking distance that will also deliver food to the home! This cost is extra but very convenient for those that don't want to go out or cook! Usable land size is 1,000 mt2.Live here full time or be a 5 star host with Airbnb.
Lake Arenal: Gated Subdivision NO HOA
- Price
- $285,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 10
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,758.58 m² (18,929.12 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 155.00 m² (1,668.40 sq ft)
Mediterranean Style Home with 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths within 7 minutes from Nuevo Arenal offers all the comforts. Large living area with fireplace, kitchen with separate dining area. Attached garage with storage space. Laundry area and large patio to enjoy the ever changing lake views. A stand of jungle sits below the property making a nice birding area.
VILLA BLANCA : Modern Lake View Home With Land for Self Sustainability - Spacious Home- North American Features and B&B Potential
- Price
- $359,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 16
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/3
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Nuevo Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.54 ha (3.79 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 251.00 m² (2,701.73 sq ft)
Home with over 3 acres located just a few minutes from the town of Nuevo Arenal has high ceilings, a nice sized living area, 4 bedrooms situated for privacy, 3 bathrooms, a separate office space upon entering the house, laundry area, large kitchen/dining area with views of the lake as well as the master bedroom. Hot water throughout the house. Assorted fruit trees and yucca planted on the property.
Lake And Volcano Arenal Parcel With Self Sustainable Potentail: For Those Who Want To Be Off The Grid
- Price
- $745,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 9
- Property Type
- 50% Potrero 50% Montana
- Location
- Rio Chiquita, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View, Other
- Total Lot Size
- 76.53 ha (189.11 acre)
The property has over 26 natural springs and 7 waterfalls within the site boundaries.Located on the south side of Lake Arenal, west of the volcano. Although several smaller towns are adjacent to the site, Tilarán is the regional governing city and is west of the property about 30 minutes away by car. Fortuna is a large city located at the base of the volcano and is about forty-five minutes away. The property is home to hundreds of species of flowers and plants including orchids, wild raspberries, water apple trees, avocados, and many more.
Luxurious Home On 3 + Acres Beautiful Lake and Volcano Arenal View Home With Pool & Pool House / More Acreage Available
- Price
- $1,400,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 29
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/4
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Mountain View, Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.40 ha (3.45 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 385.00 m² (4,144.09 sq ft)
Unique design home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a guest bath, bathroom & shower at the pool house. 1,400 square meters (15,064 sq. ft.) of granite and marble imported from Europe with wood accents of Sandal and Cristobal which is next to impossible to obtain these days. Truly a one of a kind home.
Casa Dolce: Excellent First Time Investment Home-$52K OBO- Lot Next Door Is Available For Sale For $20k
- Price
- $52,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 16
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/1
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Sabalito, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 448.05 m² (4,822.75 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 50.00 m² (538.19 sq ft)
Great opportunity for a starter home in Costa Rica. Nice community, safe neighborhood, all amenities and only 15 minutes from Tilaran, the Municipal "Hub" of the Lake Arenal region. This modest home, built with filled concrete block and rebar has had some upgrades such as #6 electrical cable, breaker box enhanced to 8 from 4, new gutters (25 grade) & downspouts (3 inch), 220 in 2 locations, the kitchen and bodega, drainage upgraded, septic upgraded. The house will be primed so the new owner can choose their own colors throughout. There is a small storage building / shop in the back of the house. This area caters to the many windsurf patrons who visit and would make an excellent Airbnb vacation home. Other activities are nearby such as paddle-boarding, yoga, fishing, etc. There is a vacant lot next door available for an additional $20k.
