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!
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.
59.5 acres of Prime Farmland With 3 Water Sources Views of Both Lake Arenal and The Nicoya-Stunning Property Priced to Sell
- Price
- $187,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 10
- Property Type
- Agricultural Land
- Location
- Chiripa, Quebrada Grande, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 7.80 ha (19.27 acre)
This farm is in 3 parcels (40.37 acres/14.099 acres/5.188 acres) with a total measurement of approximately 59.5 acres of prime farmland that can be used for cattle, dairy and or crops. The larger parcel of 40 acres is currently being surveyed and will be added to this listing when it is complete. Excellent location, within 20 minutes to the Municipal "Hub" Tilaran for all services.Several beautiful building sites with corridors of jungle with a multitude of orchids. This is a rare opportunity for the retiree that wants to ride to the top of the hills and call himself the Squire! Buy one parcel or all three! Contact us for more information.
Vistas del Aguacate: 12+ Acres lake and volcano view parcel, subdividable
- Price
- $639,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 7
- Property Type
- Agricultural Land
- Location
- Nuevo Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Eastern View, Lake View, Mountain View, Southern View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 4.92 ha (12.16 acre)
Large size property with a basic farm house and outstanding views of Lake and Volcano Arenal, accessible through the paved lake road. Suitable for residential subdivision (subdividable into 5 or 6 lots), hobby farm/private estate or commercial use. No buildings can block the lake view as the land between this parcel and the lake is owned by ICE (government). The property is only a 15 Minutes drive away from Nuevo Arenal.
Jungle Retreat Luxury Home-2 Cabins With Rancho on 4 Acres/Owner Financing Available
- Price
- $550,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 25
- Property Type
- 2 Cabinas
- Beds/Baths
- 5/4
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View, Other
- Total Lot Size
- 1.69 ha (4.18 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 380.00 m² (4,090.27 sq ft)
This unique property has all of what Costa Rica has to offer. Luxury Home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large living area with spacious kitchen and dining area. Abundance of storage with full size garage/laundry area. A shop for your favorite hobby! Manicured gardens with a tilapia pond outside the main house. 2 cabins for family or B&B travelers with separate rancho for entertainment and BBQ. The best of all worlds as far as location, feels like a jungle retreat with the river below yet only 5 minutes from the Municipal "hub" of the Arenal area Tilaran.
360 degree Views of Lake Arenal, Volcanos Arenal and Tenorio
- Price
- $69,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 5
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Sabalito, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View, Other
- Total Lot Size
- 0.50 ha (1.24 acre)
Large size Lot for construction, lake and volcano view, quiet and private location. Perfect location to build your dream home with pool, cabins for rental income, plenty of space for organic gardening and fruit trees. If you love watersport, the Ticowind lounchsite is only 5 Minutes away. They offer modern and high end equipment for Wind- and Kitesurf, as well as SUP paddleboards. Wakeboarding is another water sport that has gained popularity over the last few years, you find this option in a quiet bay about 20 minutes away. Other spare time activities in the area are mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding. Close to the lot you find some of the best mountain bike and hiking trails in the country. If you like it more relaxed, there are 2 Yoga retreat centers and 2 famous restaurants in the neighborhood. Drive 25 Minutes to Tilaran, a little over 1 hour to Liberia (Intl.Airport, Walmart, PriceSmart-Costco, Furniture stores, home decor stores, and many more shopping opportunities). In less than 2 hours your reach some of the most beautiful Pacific beaches, or drive in 90 Minutes to Tabacon Hot Springs, in 3 hours to Monteverde Cloud forest. There are countless options.
Hectáreas Verdes: 3/2 Stunning Lake And Volcano Arenal Views
- Price
- $259,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 13
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Aguacate, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Suburban
- View Type
- Lake View, Other
- Total Lot Size
- 0.84 ha (2.08 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 162.00 m² (1,743.75 sq ft)
This home has vaulted laurel wood ceilings that soar to 24’ high and the room is vast, spanning from the double front doors to the back of the house. Master Bathroom with a “grotto” shower of formed concrete to look like a natural rock formation with a pebble floor, a vanity of cedar wood with a poured concrete countertop and double formed concrete sinks that look like tree stumps. In the Guest Bath there is ceramic tile that looks like natural slate and a vanity to match the Master Bath. Spacious kitchen with concrete counter tops for easy maintenance and a large walk-in pantry.The Master Bedroom is a true “master,” which is oversized and features a beautifully carved guachipelin wood headboard and attached nightstands. It has a private en-suite bathroom and a very large walk-in closet (VERY rare commodity in CR, even in new homes!). The home is a split-bedroom plan with two generously sized bedrooms and the Guest Bath on the other side of the living area. All of the doors in the house are hand-carved guachipelin wood with various motifs.. There is a back porch on the house and a separate laundry room. In addition to mangoes and guayabas, I also have limones, oranges, grapefruits, 3 different varieties of bananas as well as a couple of avocado trees.
Tranquil/Secure/No HOA fees/Gated Community/Lake View Home
- Price
- $239,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 33
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 3,504.00 m² (37,716.59 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 170.00 m² (1,829.86 sq ft)
Mediterranean style Lake Arenal view home on 3/4 of an acre situated in an upscale gated community with patches of jungle for animal watching! This home is 1,850 sq. ft. with 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths.with a practical kitchen. Living area overlooks the lake view. Beautiful Costa Rican wood accents. Attached garage. Close to all amenities and some of the best restaurants in the Lake Arenal area.
1.5 Acre Lake Arenal View Lot With Stream: Safe, Secure Development With Boat Ramp and Docking Facility
- Price
- $69,900
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 5
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Aguacate, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Mountain View, Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.56 ha (1.38 acre)
This lot is located in one of the most beautiful locations in the Lake Arenal area. Peaceful with stunning views. Boat docking facility with great fishing in the quiet bay. Community infinity pool sits atop the development. All services available and close to all amenities.
Lake View Townhouse: Spacious 3/3- Great Location- No HOA- Seller Motivated
- Price
- $165,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 25
- Property Type
- Townhouse
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Nuevo Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 279.51 m² (3,008.61 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 150.00 m² (1,614.58 sq ft)
Spacious 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths fully furnished Townhouse with all new appliances is ready for a new owner. 1,600 sq ft of living space has all the conveniences for either part-time or full time living in Costa Rica. Because it is an end unit of 5 this unit also has a small garden area. Not ready to retire yet? Market this as a vacation rental. There are 2 covered parking spaces. Located on a paved road, close to all amenities to include public transportation. Safe & Secure private automated gated entry. Within walking distance to shopping. Water access is 3/4 mile to the public boat ramp. All services are available. Patios both upper and lower with lake views. For those sports fans the Tennis Shack is only 5 minutes away for Tennis and Pickle-ball!
Lot B13: B & H Development - Lake View lots ready for construction
- Price
- $49,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 10
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,113.00 m² (22,744.05 sq ft)
Lake view lot, surrounded by nature and ready for construction, with all public services available at lot line. The small pueblo nearby, and at walking distance from the lot, offers 2 restaurants, 2 small grocery stores, a public school, 2 churches and a bus stop with regular bus service to Tilaran and Tronadora. Lake access is 15 walking minutes away. The nearest larger town is Tilaran for all major needs. This property is conveniently located at less than 90 Minutes from the Intl. Airport in Liberia, or 2 hours from some of the most beautiful beaches on the pacific coast.
