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!
VOLCAN ARENAL: TRANQUILITY-COMFORT-PEACE OF MIND-PERFECT FOR THE PART TIME VISITOR/INVESTOR
- Price
- $210,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 23
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 1/1
- Beds
- 1
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Nuevo Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Eastern View, Lake View, Other
- Total Lot Size
- 0.50 ha (1.24 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 69.00 m² (742.71 sq ft)
A charming one bedroom home with tasteful designs! Murphy bed in the living room for a guest or 2. Quality appliances in the kitchen/dining area with large pantry. Laundry area. Costa Rican wood accents throughout. Large patio to take in the views. Perfect home for your first investment and a popular vacation rental for tourists.
Lake and Volcano Arenal View Home-2/2 Uniquely Designed
- Price
- $325,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 28
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Nuevo Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Eastern View, Lake View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.51 ha (1.26 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 170.00 m² (1,829.86 sq ft)
Secure, lake and volcano view home located on the outskirts of Tronadora where all amenities are available. Unique design. 2 bedrooms 2 baths overlooking Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano.
SUPERB VALUE-LAKE VIEW HOME WITH ALL THE COMFORTS-3/2 HOME ON 3 ACRES
- Price
- $199,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 27
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- La Tejona, Santa Rosa, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.22 ha (3.01 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 160.00 m² (1,722.22 sq ft)
This is the best value on the market for 2021! A 3 bedroom 2 bath home sits overlooking beautiful Lake Arenal with all the comforts. A large outdoor cooking area with a wood fired oven. A hot tub overlooking the the lake. A bamboo lookout to enjoy the view. 2 water sources with solar hot water. Internet connection. Private, secure with alarm system and cameras. Close to amenities. 10 minutes to Tilaran, the Municipal "hub" of the Lake Arenal area for all services. 1.5 hours from Liberia International airport and Pacific beaches. A MUST SEE for that Pura Vida Lifestyle!
Villa Colibri: Paradise garden with modern home and guest house.
- Price
- $399,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 52
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Lakefront, Countryside
- View Type
- Mountain View, Greenbelt View, Wooded View, Garden View, Lake View, Northern View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.76 ha (1.88 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 200.00 m² (2,152.77 sq ft)
Birdwatchers Paradise ! Bright modern home and guest cabin on almost 2 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with an abundance of fruit trees and tropical plants at walking distance to the lake. The property is located near the small village of San Luis on the sunny side of Lake Arenal and only 5 miles from the municipal hub Tilaran. The large home offers 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, open living-dining area and kitchen with tropical hardwood cabinets, granite counter tops and modern appliances, as well as a front porch, courtyard, laundry area, storage room, and a garage with electric door. The guest cabin includes one open room (bedroom/livng room) with kitchen, large semi screened in front porch (suitable as dining room) and one bathroom with a door to the garden. Home and guest house overlook the spacious garden and enjoy views of the lake, the volcano and the sunset. Both buildings were professionally remodelled and upgraded in 2020. Upscale neighborhood, quiet and private setting. The province-capital Liberia with it's Intl. Airport and numerous shopping facilities is only a 90 Minute drive away and a trip to the nearest beaches takes less than 2 hours. In the same time you can reach several tourist attractions, such as Monteverde national park, Volcano Arenal and hot springs, Rio Celeste (blue river), and many more. Lake Arenal is famous for the many options of outdoor activities, wind- and kite surfing, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, mountain biking, hiking, horsebackriding, and there is even a large covered tenniscourt in the neighborhood. There are 2 restaurants at walking distance and 4 more at a short driving distance. All public services available. Priced to sell at $399,000.--
CASA BLANCA: Modern Home - Walk to the Lake
- Price
- $269,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 16
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/2
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Nuevo Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Mountain
- View Type
- Garden View, Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View
- Total Lot Size
- 999.00 m² (10,753.10 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 150.00 m² (1,614.58 sq ft)
Modern 2 Story Lake View home on 1/4 acre, beautifully designed and only a few steps from Lake Access. Built in 2017 and completely renovated and upgraded in December 2020. This largehome offers 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, large open concept kitchen with modern cabinets and appliances, living-dining area, garage with laundry area, balcony and terrace. Electric gate. Land size 999 square meters, Living space 150 square meters, balcony 18 square meters, garage 50 square meters, terrace 50 square meters. Large garden with fruit trees (bananas, plantains, mango, papaya), the property is completely fenced. Quiet and private setting, surroundet by nature. The property is only 15 Minutes away from Tilaran which is the municipal hub and where you get everything you need for your daily life. Lake Arenal is a popular tourist destination, famous for its many options for water sports and outdoor activities. The large expat community around the lake has formed a variety of social groups so there is a lot of entertainment for everyone. A 1 hour trip takes you to Liberia where you find an intl. airport, Walmart, PriceSmart and many more stores. For more entertainment you can do a day trip to La Fortuna/Tabacon Hot Springs/Volcano Arenal, or to the Monteverde Cloud forest, Rio Celeste blue River, or Rincon de la Vieja Volcanic park. It will never get boring! More photos and information on request. Priced to sell at $279,000
Garden of Eden: Popular Lodge / B&B property
- Price
- $590,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 15
- Property Type
- Hotel/Resort/Hostel
- Beds/Baths
- 9/8
- Beds
- 9
- Baths
- 8
- Location
- Nuevo Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.50 ha (1.24 acre)
- Total Interior Area
- 210.00 m² (2,260.41 sq ft)
Great opportunity for those who plan to start a new life in beautiful Costa Rica. This Lodge type B&B property, located close to Nuevo Arenal, has successfully been in business since 1992. However, the owner is currently taking a break and has put the property up for sale. The Lodge offers stunning views of Lake Arenal, the surrounding mountains and colorful sunsets. Very quiet and private, tucked into a beautifully landscaped tropical garden with a green house, a large variety of tropical plants, fruit trees (water apples, Bananas and Plantains, Papaya), medical plants, and animals, this lodge is the perfect place for a relaxing vacation at Lake Arenal, Costa Rica. This place is the perfect “home base” while exploring the area around Lake Arenal. Many touristic attractions, such as Volcano Arenal, Hot springs, the touristic town La Fortuna, hanging bridges and canopy tours etc., can be reached within one hour. Several providers for water sports are located at a short distance (Ticowind wind/kite surfing, Fly Zone Wakeboarding etc.). Other activities such as horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking …… it never gets boring at Lake Arenal ! Only 2 hours to Intl. Airport Liberia, and 30 minutes from there you get to some of the most beautiful beaches on the pacific coast. Drive to San Jose in 3+ hours for major shopping and fun in the city. The property includes the following buildings: 1) 5 guest rooms with private bath each. Large covered front porch shared by all rooms / 2) 2 superior guest rooms (one is handicapped friendly) with private bath each and large deck with lake view / 3) Restaurant, seats 16 guests, outside seating area, kitchen, living area, office, reception, storage, bathroom, laundry area / 4) Home with 2 bedrooms, bath, living area. No kitchen. Suitable as a managers home or additional rental. All buildings are ingood condition and the large lot offers plenty of space for more buildings, pool, veggie garden etc.
ROCKY CREEK MOUNTAIN : Custom designed Villa in upscale neighborhood overlooking Lake and Volcano Arenal
- Price
- $299,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 9
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/1
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Río Piedras, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Eastern View, Garden View, Greenbelt View, Mountain View, Southern View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.54 ha (1.33 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 120.00 m² (1,291.66 sq ft)
This exceptionally well maintained 2 bedroom home is situated just high enough to afford a striking panoramic view of Lake Arenal as well as a view of Arenal volcano. The entrance to this property, which is slightly over 1 and 1/4 acres, greets you with a 9 foot wide solid concrete driveway leading to a concrete parking pad and concrete walkway right to the front door. On the way you pass over 400 flowering plants and shrubs plus more than 100 large trees, a true bird and butterfly paradise. The small pond and waterfall has frequent visitors which include monkeys, parrots, toucans, iguanas and an occasional coati. There are also about 350 lineal feet of decorative stone walls to showcase the gardens. The custom designed front door opens to a vaulted living room / kitchen area with beautiful Cedro ceiling, Cedro kitchen cabinetry with granite counters, large island with matching granite, custom wall unit and premium porcelain flooring is used throughout the home. The home also features large bronze tinted windows, solid Cedro doors throughout, an alarm system and a wall air conditioner. The gardens include multi colored hibiscus, bougainvillea, hydrangeas, morning glory, orchids, red ginger, bananas, avocado, mango, papaya, ylang ylang, palm and rojo palm as well as a concrete block bodega and chicken coop. This home is being sold unfurnished so that you can customize it to your taste.
UNDER CONTRACT-Remarkable Lake & Volcano Arenal View Home: Unique Design To Capture The 180 Degree Views
- Price
- $360,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 16
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Aguacate, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Eastern View, Lake View, Other
- Total Lot Size
- 1,506.00 m² (16,210.38 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 315.00 m² (3,390.62 sq ft)
Fully furnished 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths with a chefs kitchen and pantry, uniquely designed home with open concept design and plenty of covered outdoor decks with incredible lake and volcano views. This large home is 3,600 square feet and was built in 2014. The master bedroom and lounge have a direct view of the volcano and lake. Watch the sunrise over the volcano with an early morning coffee, or the sun set with a cocktail over the far end of the lake, hills and windmills. This home captures both perfectly. A spacious garage with full laundry, and full bathroom sits underneath. The home has its own private gate and is situated on a 1,506 square meter lot. Located just a few hundred yards from the waters edge with a boat launch ramp, boat dock and boat storage area
Efficient US Style Home - All the Amenities/Great Location
- Price
- $139,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 13
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/1
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Garden View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,305.00 m² (14,046.85 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 95.00 m² (1,022.57 sq ft)
This home fulfills all the comforts of Costa Rica; 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, large open living, dining, kitchen (with dish washer) area. A fireplace for the chilly evenings or just for ambiance. On demand hot water system. Washer/dryer. There is a nice size patio to sit, enjoy a meal or entertain guests overlooking a stand of jungle and a flowering garden area where the hummingbirds, toucans and many other birds come to visit. Private and quiet yet close to public transportation. Enjoy nearby activities such as the Tennis Shack Pickle-ball and tennis court. 3 minutes to the public boat ramp to the lake and 7 minutes to the town of Tilaran for all shopping/medical needs and 1 1/2 hours from the Liberia International Airport.
CASA DORADA: LAKE AND VOLCANO VIEW HOME. Distress sale !
- Price
- $49,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 9
- 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, Garden View, Greenbelt View, Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View, Southern View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,750.00 m² (18,836.77 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 125.00 m² (1,345.48 sq ft)
Distress sale, significantly reduced price ! Home on 1/3 acre of land with one-of-a-kind view, just off the main lake road. Great project for a handyman to bring the home back to live. Solid construction, all walls concrete, put your ideas to work. The property is only 15 Minutes away from Tilaran which is the municipal hub and where you get everything you need for your daily life. Lake Arenal is a popular tourist destination, famous for its many options for water sports and outdoor activities. The large expat community around the lake has formed a variety of social groups so there is a lot of entertainment for everyone. A 1 hour trip takes you to Liberia where you find an intl. airport, Walmart, and soon a PriceSmart (Costco) which will open by the end of 2020. For more entertainment you can do a day trip to La Fortuna/Tabacon Hot Springs/Volcano Arenal, or to the Monteverde Cloud forest, Rio Celeste blue River, or Rincon de la Vieja Volcanic park. It will never get boring! More photos and information on request.
