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!
COUNTRY INN: Commercial Property - Rental Business ! 1 Large Home, 5 Bungalows, greenhouse and horse barn on 2.5 acres
- Price
- $469,900
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 97
- Property Type
- Mixed Use Building
- Beds/Baths
- 8/8
- Location
- La Tejona, Santa Rosa, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Eastern View, Garden View, Greenbelt View, Lake View, Mountain View, Southern View, Western View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.00 ha (2.47 acre)
- Total Interior Area
- 275.00 m² (2,960.06 sq ft)
GARDEN OF EDEN: Lake View Home and second building on half acre, private and secludet, yet close to amenities.
- Price
- $260,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 23
- 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)
Bakery and Restaurant Biergarten: Top Running Restaurant-Pizzeria and Bakery with beach delivery service, turn-key Business Opportunity for sale. with huge construction, Turnkey Moneymaker in the best location diagonal from Liberia Airport
- Price
- $2,575,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 62
- 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)
57 properties available
Vistas El Roble: Lake Arenal view lot
- Price
- $25,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 4
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Barrio El Roble, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View
- Total Lot Size
- 232.77 m² (2,505.51 sq ft)
Small lot for the small budget. Building lot with access to all services, located only 5 minutes from the town center of Tronadora, 15 minutes from Tilaran, 90 minutes from the Intl. Airport Liberia and 2 hours from the beach.
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 Twilight: UNDER CONTRACT ! Breathtaking Views All The Way To The Guanacaste Coast. Seller Motivated, Will Listen To All Reasonable Cash Offers
- Price
- $179,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 15
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Quebrada Grande, Quebrada Grande, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Valley View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.70 ha (1.73 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 100.00 m² (1,076.39 sq ft)
Private, tranquil setting this 2 bedrooms-1 1/2 bath, kitchen with large pantry area, dining area, separate laundry room, on demand hot water throughout, large covered parking, wrap around covered patio. There is a 1 bedroom 1 bath casita for guests on the property. Located in the Quebrada Grande area just 10 minutes from the Municipal Hub of Tilaran for all services and 25 minutes to the popular tourist attraction of Monteverde. Enjoy the beautiful sunsets on a large cantilevered deck. Water is supplied by a private well on the property.
COLONIAL STYLE VILLA: Spectacular veranda home, overlooking Lake Arenal, 3 volcanos and private, naturally landscaped grounds
- Price
- $599,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 41
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- La Tejona, Santa Rosa, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Mountain
- View Type
- Garden View, Greenbelt View, Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 3.32 ha (8.20 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 163.00 m² (1,754.51 sq ft)
Tranquility defined! Gorgeous view of the lake and volcano. 8.2 acres (33184 sq meters), fully fenced and gated, with approximately half the property reforested for privacy. The remainder is filled with gorgeous, easy care natural landscaping with many mature fruit trees, vines and flowers which attract birds, butterflies, and bees. There is a creek running along one side which attracts passing monkeys and the occasional sloth. The property also includes a deep water well with a central water filtration system for the house. Located on Lake Arenal between Nuevo Arenal and Tilaran, the property is off Route 142. It feels secluded but is quite near the many day and evening activities available around the lake. 10 minutes to Tilaran, 60 minutes to La Fortuna, 75 minutes to Liberia and 90 minutes to north Pacific beaches. The upstairs living area is open plan and all on one level. 1750 sq feet (163 sq meters), fully furnished and move in ready. There are 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room, dining room, modern kitchen with newer appliances, and an inside atrium providing additional natural light and the perfect environment for indoor plants. It is open and airy with secure windows and French doors in every room, plus a ceiling fan in the living room. There The living room and master bedroom have traditional Costa Rican fireplaces to take the chill off the occasional cool evenings. Bedrooms and living areas have well maintained hardwood floors. Upstairs is surrounded by a 360 degree, 8 ft wide covered veranda with sliding glass windows on the windward side, which provides spectacular views of nature in all directions, all year round, and in all weather. Downstairs is a spacious two car garage with a laundry room (washer, dryer and utility sink included) and a large shop area with an enclosed private office. This area also contains a full bathroom with shower. 750 sq ft total (70 sq meters). The shop space could be easily converted to a separate living or guest room. There is ample room for storage downstairs under the stairwell as well. Outside the garage is a large, newly paved parking area for guests. The driveway to the street is concrete and well-maintained. A new, high-quality sound-insulated roof was recently installed. The entire house, both upstairs and downstairs, has fiber optic for high speed, reliable internet and an American style septic system. Also, there is a full house surge protection system, indoor fire protection system and on demand hot water for the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry. Ring cameras are available and there is exterior lighting both upstairs and downstairs. There is a 75 lb capacity dumb waiter for moving things up and down with ease and the interior stairs are wide and gentle for those with mobility challenges.
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.
Casa Infinity: Lake And Volcano Arenal View Home In Upscale Community
- Price
- $439,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 24
- 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, Other
- Total Lot Size
- 0.51 ha (1.26 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 112.00 m² (1,205.55 sq ft)
Uniquely designed home to capture the views, private setting, surrounded by jungle with 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths with large kitchen and open living/dining area with wrap around patio. Murphy Bed for an extra guest or 2 in the living room. Covered Parking Out building for storage Monthly fees of $150 per month for security and road maintenance. 3 Kilometers to the nearest shopping. Contact us for more information about this stunning home and setting!
Harmony Haven: 4/4 Lake Arenal View Home and Guest Casita
- Price
- $269,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 11
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/4
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Río Piedras, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,890.38 m² (20,347.80 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 167.00 m² (1,797.57 sq ft)
Main house has 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms. Large open kitchen/dining area. TV room and front patio area. Laundry room and garage. Small casita with one bedroom and full bathroom. Property is in 2 parcels. Many fruit trees, herbs, and edible plants. Solar hot water from an 80-gallon tank 1800 sf living space. 414 sf front patio. 250 sf garage 250 sf laundry room. No Owner financing.
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.
Lake View Lot: 24/7 Security-Community Pool-Great Location
- Price
- $59,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 6
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Aguacate, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 3,868.19 m² (41,636.68 sq ft)
.96 acre lot with view of Lake Arenal is ready to build. All amenities available to include fiber-optic internet. City water-Underground Electricity. Close to markets and restaurants. Put your ideas to work.