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
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- 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)
57 properties available
CASA TANGERINE - GREAT VALUE !: Modest Home on 3 acres lake view and public road front
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- Price
- $179,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 11
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/1
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Nuevo Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Garden View, Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.19 ha (2.94 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 80.00 m² (861.11 sq ft)
This solid home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, an open concept living-dining area, kitchen and front porch. The large property has 86 meters of public road front which makes it suitable for further subdivision, or build your dream home with pool, and turn the existing home into a guest house or rental home for additional income. The home is located 5 Minutes from the center of Tronadora, 5 Minutes from Lake Access (Water Sport), 10 Minutes from the Municipal Hub Tilaran and 90 Minutes from the international airport Liberia. The area has several good restaurants serving international and local food. Tronadora and Tilaran both offer everything you need for your daily life. Priced to sell at $179,000.--
CASA FRODO: Semi-underground hobbit home near lake Arenal
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- Price
- $225,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 35
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 1/1
- Beds
- 1
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Río Piedras, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Garden View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,123.00 m² (22,851.69 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 50.00 m² (538.19 sq ft)
Uniquely designed efficiency home in upscale neighborhood only 5 minutes from Rio Piedras at the west end of Lake Arenal. This home was designed and built by an architect who used it as his vacation home, as well as renting it out during his absence. The main area of the house consists in an open space kitchen - dining - living - bedroom area with large walk in closet. A large bathroom and laundry room are accessible through the kitchen. We find a winter garden in the back of the house, and a large porch under roof off the main area. Perfect as a starter home, private vacation home, guest house or as a vacation rental. The half acre property offers plenty of space for building a large home and pool, or whatever comes to your mind. The home is only 20 Minutes from the municipal hub Tilaran and 90 minutes from the international airport Liberia.
Villa Papillon: SALE PENDING! Lake Arenal view home in upscale subdivision
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- Price
- $299,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 26
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Garden View, Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,987.00 m² (21,387.80 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 110.00 m² (1,184.03 sq ft)
Brand New Modern Home with stunning views in an upscale subdivision overlooking Lake Arenal, the surrounding mountains and 3 volcanos. The home was built in 2023 and offers 1 master suite with private bath, a second bedroom, a second full bath, an open concept kitchen-dining-living area, laundry room, car port for 2 cars and additional parking space, and a spacious porch towards the lake view. Situated only 10 Minutes from the Municipal hub Tilaran and at walking distance to the center of San Luis where you find one of the best restaurants at the lake serving international food, 2 restaurants serving local food, 1 coffee shop, a public school and a private school under construction, 2 churches, a car repair shop, 2 tiny grocery stores, and a bus stop where busses take you to Tilaran or Tronadora. In less than 90 minutes you can drive to the International Airport in Liberia (LIR), to Walmart and PriceSmart (Costco), as well as several larger hardware stores, a private hospital and a public hospital, numerous restaurants, boutiques, and many more .... add another 20 minutes and visit one of several beautiful beaches of the area. The home comes with appliances only. Priced to sell $319,000.--
VILLA DEL SOL: Lake Arenal view home in upscale neighborhood
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- Price
- $359,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 16
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Bay View, Garden View, Greenbelt View, Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,874.00 m² (30,935.36 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 100.00 m² (1,076.39 sq ft)
Brand new 2 bedroom 2 bath home nestled on a lake view lot in San Luis, custom built to North American standards with features such as ceramic flooring throughout, solid wood Guanacaste cabinetry and furniture, stainless kitchen appliances, granite counter tops, large 3 person breakfast bar, an on-demand hot water heater, ceiling fans and a whole house surge protector all of which are designed for easy living. The property is 2,874 square meters or 30,935 square feet and situated in a tranquil area of San Luis towards the end of a quiet road. This well treed area is a welcome invitation to toucans, parrots, butterflies and larger visitors such as the occasional monkey, coati and even a deer family. The impressive Guanacaste front door invites you inside to an open floor plan with vaulted cedro ceilings and large windows which flood the area with excellent natural light. From the kitchen and living room, the wall to wall windows and patio doors frame a peaceful lake view. The roof has special 3 ply panels that contain a thick polymer carbon fibre core sandwiched between 2 layers of solid UPVC skins. This roof cuts out most of the rain and wind noise. An alarm system with 5 cameras, window and door sensors, indoor motion sensors, recording and playback capability, remote viewing and control from your phone will provide you peace of mind. Beyond the patio doors the private covered verandah is a space to entertain, or just relax and enjoy as you wish. You will truly feel this is your home from the moment you enter.
GARDEN OF EDEN: Lake View Home and second building on half acre, private and secludet, yet close to amenities.
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- Price
- $260,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 23
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 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)
US Standard Lake View Home 3/2 and separate building that could be converted into an apartment or 2 car garage, in middle of a tropical paradise garden, private and secludet, yet close to all amenities. This beautiful property of over half acre is located 10 minutes from Tilarán on the "sunny side" of Lake Arenal, with aproximately 70% less rain than on the north side. The quaint and very clean town Tilaran is the municipal hub where you find everything for your everydays needs, to include large grocery stores, appliance stores, banks, schools, churches, restaurants, hardware stores, a hospital, pharmacies, fabric stores, "everything and nothing" stores etc. and a beautiful central park to take a rest between running errands. On and around lake Arenal you can enjoy paddle boarding, jet skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, boating, wind- and kite surfing, hiking, biking, horseback riding and many more options. The drive to the next larger city Liberia takes 90 Minutes. Liberia offers more shopping opportunities, to include Walmart, PriceSmart (Costco) larger hardware stores, as well as private hospitals. The home with a measurement of approximately 1400 square feet offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full bath, kitchen with high quality appliances, laundry room with a frontloading washing machine, an open living dining room and a large wind protected porch under roof. Property access is through an electric gate and an additional door. The property is fully fenced with a 5 ft high and dog save chainlink fence. On the property, around the house and along the driveway, we find a large variety of old grown trees, tropical plants and flowers,and plenty of fruit trees like mango, papaya, lemon, and bananas, as well as newly planted trees that will produce lemons, oranges, mandarins, cacao, kiwi, passion fruit, guanabana, pineapple, and other fruit in the near future. Attached to the separate 700 sq.ft. building is a 100 sq ft workshop with a large number of tools to keep house and garden in excellent conditions. A water tower and large tank provides water during times where the city water is shut off for maintenance work, and there is a separate rain water fed tank for garden irrigation. Sales Fees / Closing costs: Property transfer taxes, Notary fees and Escrow fees to be paid in full by the buyer. Real estate fees will be paid in full by the seller.
Tranquil-Practical Retirement Property: Home With Cottage-Tilaran Area
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- Price
- $249,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 17
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Lomas Del Sol, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.65 ha (1.61 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 100.00 m² (1,076.39 sq ft)
This 2 bedroom 2 bath home features an additional 300 square ft.1 bedroom 1 bath cottage ideal as a rental or guest cottage set on 1.6 acres (6,452 square meters) and features 2 additional mountain view building pads with water electricity and sewer for additional construction. Located in a quaint gated community just 1 km from the town center of Tilaran, the Municipal Hub of the Lake Arenal area for all amenities to include medical/dental offices and a hospital. 1 hour drive from Liberia International airport. Lake Arenal is less than 5 miles away.
BLUE CREEK SUNSET: HOME WITH STUNNING VIEWS
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- Price
- $275,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 33
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Quebrada Azul, Santa Rosa, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View, Western View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,000.00 m² (10,763.87 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 180.00 m² (1,937.50 sq ft)
Price: 135,000,000 COLONES. Lake- and sunset view 2-story home on 1/4 acre near the quaint village of Quebrada Azul and 10 minutes from the municipal hub Tilaran. This large and solid concrete house is situated in a very private and quiet setting, with a small jungle nearby which is home to numerous wild animals, such as monkeys, sloths, birds, armadillos and many more. The home offers 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths and 1 half bath, several living areas, large kitchen with hardwood cabinets, spacious covered porches, carport, wood ceilings, wood floors upstairs, panorama windows, laundry area, alarm system, ceiling fans. 90 Minutes from the international airport near Liberia, the capital city of the province Guanacaste. For a day trip, drive to the pacific coast, or to Monteverde cloud forest, to Tabacon hot springs and La Fortuna. For water-sport lovers, Lake Arenal is only minutes away. The area is ideal for outdoor lovers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and hikers.
RIVER RANCH: Country home with creek and mountain views
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- Price
- $175,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 26
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Quebrada Grande, Quebrada Grande, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Garden View, Mountain View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 2.04 ha (5.05 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 100.00 m² (1,076.39 sq ft)
Newly renovated and comfortable home on a beautiful 5 acre property with a variety of fruit trees, large old growth trees, views of the surrounding mountains and a creek on one side. The home offers 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, open concept living-dining room and kitchen, large covered parch with laundry area and a pressure pump system for potable water from a well on the property. Steel bars on all windows provide additional security. The finca provides plenty of space for additional buildings, domestic animals, growing veggies or planting more fruit trees. A 10 minute drive takes you to the municipal hub Tilaran where you find everything for your daily needs. in less than 90 minutes you reach Liberia with its international airport and more shopping opportunities. Add another 30 minutes and drive to the beautiful beaches of the Papagayo bay. Enjoy a day trip to Tabacon and La Fortuna, to Monteverde cloud forest, or Lake Arenal for water sport and other outdoor activities.
Hospitality At Its Finest: Character Plus; Fully Renovated Turn Key Boutique Hotel & Restaurant
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- Price
- $690,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 26
- Property Type
- Hotel/Restaurant/Bar
- Beds/Baths
- 8/10
- Beds
- 8
- Baths
- 10
- Location
- La Unión, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,803.00 m² (19,407.25 sq ft)
- Total Interior Area
- 647.00 m² (6,964.22 sq ft)
This unique Boutique Hotel has to be the most welcoming venue in the Arenal area. Many tourists on their way to and from La Fortuna that stop in for a break wished they had stayed here. Some have changed their reservations to enjoy the tranquility and peace this hotel has to offer. The hotel has lake access for kayaking and the jungle surroundings has some of the best bird watching in the lake area. Some celebrities and authors have deemed this hotel as their getaway! Rooms Suites for families Owners living area with 2 bedrooms
Villa Los Arqueros: UNDER CONTRACT ! Riverfront and Lakeview home and apartment on 2.5 acres & 3 water sources
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- Price
- $359,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 37
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Nuevo Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Mountain, Riverfront
- View Type
- Eastern View, Lake View, Mountain View, River View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.09 ha (2.69 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 120.00 m² (1,291.66 sq ft)
REDUCED (from $399,000) Modern US Standard home, with separate guest apartment on top of the carport and workshop, proudly designed by its owners with attention to detail, surrounded by professionally landscaped gardens and grassland bordered by a year round flowing river. Enjoy the sunrise over the lake during your morning coffee on the front porch or balcony, and your sunset happy hour on the spacious back porch. In both, home and apartment, we find 1 bedroom and 1 full bath, an open concept living/dining area, fully equipped kitchen with hardwood cabinets, granite counter tops and high quality appliances, alarm systems and security cameras. The main house bedroom includes a freestanding soaking tub, positioned for a full lake view, as well as a A/C wall unit. All rooms have ceramic tile floors, vaulted hardwood ceilings in the main living areas, hardwood interior doors, panorama windows and sliding patio doors, gas water heaters, and many more features. The property has 3 water sources, City Water, River Water and Spring Water. For a fee, the home owners have the option to use the amenities of the nearby gated community with club house, pool, gym, spa, restaurant etc. The property is at a convenient 3 mile from the nearest town Tronadora. The drive to the municipal hubTilaran with banks and major amenities takes 20 Minutes. In 90 minutes you reach Liberia with its intl, airport, Walmart and PriceSmart, a first class private hospital, large hardware stores and many other shopping options. Add another 20 minutes drive to visit the beaches along the Papagayo bay. House and apartment are the perfect income earner, live in one unit and rent out the other unit, or rent out both individually if you are not ready for a permanent move yet. The property is move-in ready and priced to sell !