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!
We are excited to announce that buyers may now obtain financing in the United States when purchasing a property here in Costa Rica! Contact us for more information.
Dream house for sale, Lakefront home with paradise tropical garden

- Price
- $1,900,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 56
- Property Type
- Villa
- Beds/Baths
- 7/7
- Location
- Nuevo Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Lakefront
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 2.00 ha (4.94 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 570.00 m² (6,135.40 sq ft)
43 properties available
VILLA ORQUIDEA: Designer Home in Lakeside Community

- Price
- $379,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 17
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Nuevo Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Bay View, Eastern View, Garden View, Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,794.00 m² (30,074.25 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 250.00 m² (2,690.97 sq ft)
This professionally designed and well built luxury 3-Story home is hiding in paradise gardens on top of a hill overlooking Lake Arenal and the surrounding mountains. Beautifully landscaped grounds add to its attractive appearance. Located at the edge of a semi-gated community with 24/7 security service, a club house and a large community pool. The large basement can be easily converted into apartments, a Gym, Yoga room, Spa, Shop ........ put your ideas to work.
Location, Location, Location: Beautiful home in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods!

- Price
- $375,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 20
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Lomas Del Sol, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Suburban
- View Type
- City View, Mountain View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 780.00 m² (8,395.82 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 186.00 m² (2,002.08 sq ft)
Sitting above the town of Tilaran in one of the most prestigious areas in the Municipal Hub of the Arenal District. This lovely US standard home sits at the end of the street so there is no traffic noise. Walk to town in 10 minutes or less. All amenities available. Custom woodwork, granite counter tops, hot water throughout, double car carport and garage.Large windows to take advantage of the countryside views and sunsets. This is a must-see for the retiree who needs to have services close by or the family with children who are still in school. Both public and private schools are close to this residence.
PRIME LOCATION/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: LAKE VIEW HOBBY HOTEL-RESTAURANT-BAR

- Price
- $599,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 12
- Property Type
- HOTEL/BAR/RESTAURANT
- Beds/Baths
- 14/14
- Beds
- 14
- Baths
- 14
- Location
- Río Piedras, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.09 ha (2.69 acre)
- Total Interior Area
- 850.00 m² (9,149.29 sq ft)
Situated on the main lake road with 2.69 acres. 14 rooms, 8 bungalow style and 6 rustic lodge rooms, a large restaurant area for guests with adjoining bar. Perfect location for travelers, windsurfers, community activities, weekenders with close access to the lake and windsurf site Tico Wind. The business is currently inactive.
BLUE BAY RESORT: Lake Front Hotel and Restaurant

- Price
- $4,000,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 18
- Property Type
- Hotel/Resort/Hostel
- Beds/Baths
- 18/25
- Beds
- 18
- Baths
- 25
- Location
- Puerto San Luis, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Lakefront
- View Type
- Bay View, Eastern View, Garden View, Greenbelt View, Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View
- Total Lot Size
- 6.76 ha (16.70 acre)
- Total Interior Area
- 1,000.00 m² (10,763.87 sq ft)
Well established and fully remodelled Lake Front Hotel and Restaurant with direct Lake shore access and floating dock. The shoreline belongs to the government but it is open to the public. Several commercial buildings, with 18 guest rooms, small restaurant with swimming pool and water slide. The large 2 story restaurant, bar and event building can seat aproximately 200 people. Located 10 Minutes from Tilaran, 90 Minutes from Monteverde Cloud forest, 90 Minutes from the Intl. Airport Liberia, 90 Minutes from La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano. 3 hours from San Jose Intl. Airport. The property size is 16.7 acres.
Ideal B & B Property: New Price ! 3 separate Buildings. Lake & Volcano View. Owner financing available.

- Price
- $530,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 36
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 10/6
- Beds
- 10
- Baths
- 6
- Location
- Aguacate, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View, Other
- Total Lot Size
- 0.63 ha (1.56 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 400.00 m² (4,305.55 sq ft)
This well maintained 1.5-acre property with several buildings is the ideal B&B, earning up to $700 per night. Located on the main lake road in a quaint village of Aguacate. On the property are 2 homes, 2 studios all with views. A total of 10 bedrooms and 6.5 baths on this property, The main house was built in 2006 and the additional buildings were built in 2014-15. Main house: 3 bedrooms (2 bedrooms and a loft) 2 full bath (bathtub) (3,000 sq ft.) Upper house 3 Bedrooms 1 full bath (bathtub) 1 half bath (1,000 sq ft) Lower floor 2 bedrooms 1 full bath (600 sq ft) Studio 1 full bath (bathtub) (300 sq ft) Studio 1 full bath (bathtub) (300 sq ft)
Affordable Waterfront Luxury Home: Bali Style Architecture in Gated Community

- Price
- $349,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 12
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Lakefront
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,709.42 m² (18,399.97 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 400.00 m² (4,305.55 sq ft)
$ 339.000.-- Waterfront 2 bedroom 2-1/2 bath High quality Bali Style home with infinity pool.Exotic woods throughout, Stainless appliances, imported European windows and fixtures throughout. Covered car port, and large deck for entertaining with wet bar. • Approx 400 sq meters of construction (4,000 sq ft.) on a large 1,710 square meter lake view lot (just under 1/2 acre)
Lovely 2/2 Lake View Home, Tranquil Setting - Great Location!

- Price
- $165,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 15
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Other
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 996.97 m² (10,731.25 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 164.00 m² (1,765.27 sq ft)
This attractive 2 bedroom, 2 bath low maintenance, practical home with laundry area, plenty of storage and full garage is in one of the most tranquil settings in the Arenal area. Loaded with trees and flowers of all types. Cozy patio for viewing the lake. Easy access to public transportation. Close to all amenities. Tilaran, the Municipal "hub" of the Lake Arenal region is only minutes away for all your needs. Add an adjoining lot of 1,418 mt2 available for an additional $30,000.-- for a total lot size of over 1/2 acre
Celebrity Home with Spectacular Views: Mountain and Countryside House For Sale in Parcelas Monseñor

- Price
- $750,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 15
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/4
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Parcelas Monseñor, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain, Countryside
- View Type
- Mountain View, Valley View, Western View, Other
- Total Lot Size
- 1.00 ha (2.47 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 750.00 m² (8,072.90 sq ft)
This house with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms is located in Parcelas Monseñor, Guanacaste Costa Rica, in the county of Tilarán. This mountain and countryside property with mountain and valley views is situated in the highland forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 1.00 hectare (2.47 acre), and it has a living space of 750.00 square meter (8,072.90 square feet). This house is available furnished.
BARGAIN ! Million Dollar View - Lake and Volcano View Parcel - Off Grid living - seller motivated

- Price
- $49,900
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 8
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- La Tejona, Santa Rosa, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Mountain View, Lake View, Northern View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.95 ha (2.35 acre)
OFF GRID LIVING ! Located in the area of La Tejona, 10 Minutes from Tilaran on the south side of the lake, this beautiful parcel just under 2.5 acres has spectacular views of Lake and Volcano Arenal. Quiet, serene surroundings yet close to amenities. Dig a well and install solar power ! Plenty of space for planting veggies and keep a few animals.
Large building lot overlooking Lake Arenal: 2 lake view lots in 7 lot subdivision

- Price
- $59,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 10
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- El Roble, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.50 ha (1.24 acre)
Quiet and privately located 1.24 acres (5000 square meters each) lake Arenal view lots. Lot 3, $69,000.-- Lot 4, $59,000.-- Part of the properties have large trees which are home to many animals, such as birds, monkeys, sloths....... A 5 Minute drive takes you to the quaint town of Tronadora with a grocery stores, several good restaurants and bars, school and church, health center and community building, soccer field, lake access etc. The next larger town Tilaran is only 15 minutes away, with larger grocery stores, several banks, central bus terminal with buses to all parts of the country, different churches and schools (public and private), hardware stores, gas stations, entertainment and sports facilities. A 90 minute drive takes you to the county capital Liberia with an international airport, Walmart, and other large stores, and a PriceSmart *Costco* soon to be built. The nearest pacific beaches are a 2 hours drive from the property.