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!
GARDEN OF EDEN: Lake View Home and second building on half acre, private and secludet, yet close to amenities.
- Price
- $255,000
- 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)
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CASA TEJONA: US Standard home - outstanding views - newly remodelled
- Price
- $250,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 12
- 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, Lake View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,750.00 m² (18,836.77 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 164.00 m² (1,765.27 sq ft)
Casa Tejona is located near Lake Arenal, 15 minutes from Tilarán, Costa Rica. The property measures 1750 square meters, with an American-style house with a total of 164 square meters of construction. The house has a total of 2 bedrooms and 2 baths: 1 master bedroom with a walk-in closet and a full bathroom with a tub. 1 guest bedroom with full bathroom. Large open concept living room, dining room and kitchen. Granite countertops in the kitchen, bathrooms and picnic kitchen. The kitchen comes fully equipped with SAMSUNG appliances, and small Black + Decker appliances. The house can be purchased fully furnished as shown in the photos. It has a picnic area of 30 square meters, and a storage room of 20 square meters. The property has a wide variety of fruit trees and a small stream on one side. Surrounded by open spaces, the property is visited by wild animals such as monkeys, toucans, parrots and parakeets, sloths, deer, coatis, coyotes and many more. Lake Arenal is attractive to people who like outdoor activities such as water sports, cycling, horseback riding, walking and running. There are several Yoga centers and other social entertainment possibilities. Owner financing available. The listing price is fully furnished. Unfurnished = $230,000.--
Hacienda Poseidon: 33 acre property for development, overlooking Lake and Volcano Arenal
- Price
- $795,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 17
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- La Tejona, Santa Rosa, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 13.34 ha (32.96 acre)
One of a kind property. 33 acres overlooking Lake Arenal and the Volcanos Arenal and Tenorio. The size of the property and public road front allows to subdivide the property into several parcels. Electricity and a water well are on the property. 15 Minutes from Tilaran, 90 Minutes from the Intl. Airport Liberia, 2 hours from the nearest pacific beaches.
Mountain Creek Paradise: JUST REDUCED ! River Front and Lake View Property with development potential
- Price
- $200,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 6
- Property Type
- Agricultural Land
- Location
- El Aguacate, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Riverfront
- View Type
- Greenbelt View, Lake View, Mountain View, Southern View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 2.77 ha (6.86 acre)
6.86 Acre river front property with outstanding views of Lake Arenal and beautiful sunsets.The property has city water, well water, electricity and fiber optic internet. The seller is also providing new building plans for a home and a guest house, or hire an architect and put your own ideas to work. The property can be divided into several lots and is therefore suitable for a family project, an eco community, or even a hospitality business due to its proximity to the main lake road. The property size allows for keeping a couple of horses or plant veggies and fruits. For shopping drive to Nuevo Arenal in 15 Minutes, to Tilaran in 25 Minutes, or for the big shopping trip to Liberia in 90 Minutes. The nearest beaches are 2 hours away. Just reduced to $200,000--
Jungle Paradise: Building lot close to lake access
- Price
- $90,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 2
- 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.
ALOE VERA: REDUCED ! Self-Sustainers Paradise. 2 Story home and large shop on 11+ acres
- Price
- $329,000
- 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. Just reduced to $329,000.--
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.
RANCHO TEJONA
- Price
- $275,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 2
- Property Type
- Mixed Use Building
- Beds/Baths
- 1/1
- Beds
- 1
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Greenbelt View, Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.53 ha (1.31 acre)
- Total Interior Area
- 65.00 m² (699.65 sq ft)
The perfect place to start a horse training business. The large property with plenty of training area includes a small, fully furnished, US Standard home with lake view, a large covered barn with open boxes, easily convertible into a fully functional horse stable. Storage areas and many more features. More information and pictures on request.
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 and Rancho on 4+ Acres
- Price
- $650,000
- 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
- 350.00 m² (3,767.35 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.
CASA VIENTO: Heaven on Earth - potential B&B or vacation rental
- Price
- $800,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 23
- Property Type
- Multi family compound, B&B, Vacation rental.
- Beds/Baths
- 8/6
- Beds
- 8
- Baths
- 6
- Location
- El Aguacate, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Lakefront, Mountain
- View Type
- Eastern View, Lake View, Mountain View, Southern View, Other
- Total Lot Size
- 3,998.47 m² (43,039.00 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 400.00 m² (4,305.55 sq ft)
The stunning 180 degree view of Arenal Lake, Volcano and Sunsets is only 1 of many features of this property. On beautifully landscaped grounds we find 3 homes (2 story with balcony each), 1 common building with kitchen and a large storage building including the laundry area. The property is suitable for large families or groups of friends to spend weekends and holidays at the lake, or use it for additional income as a B&B or vacation rental. The property is almost 1 acre of size with large parking areas and plenty of additional space for additional buildings, a pool and / or organic garden to grow healthy food. The property is located on the north-west side of Lake Arenal and only a few minutes from the main road surrounding the lake. The drive to the nearest larger town Tilaran takes less than 30 Minutes and a trip to Liberia (intl. airport, Walmart), or the nearest beach can be accomplished in less than 2 hours.