RICO REALTY
Our team at Rico Realty has a combined lifetime 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, making your dream of owning your little paradise a reality.
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!
69 properties available
SERVICE CENTER CMH: Lubrication and Tire repair center
- Price
- $375,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 6
- Property Type
- Mixed Use Building
- Beds/Baths
- -/1
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Cañas, Cañas, Cañas, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Suburban, Urban
- View Type
- City View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,000.00 m² (10,763.87 sq ft)
- Total Interior Area
- 500.00 m² (5,381.93 sq ft)
Business Opportunity in Cañas, Guanacaste. Well established servicenter selling the building with inventory ($435,000.-) or without inventory ($375,000.-): John Bean alignment machine, 3 elevators (1 with 4 posts and 2 with 2 posts), 16 reels and pumps for tins, a 5.5hp and 80L compressor and the 24btu air conditioning, more than 20 tins of oil, a large amount of filters and sealed oils, and many more items. Qualified buyers can take over the existing mortgage at Banco Nacional. Besides the existing business, the building can be used as a mechanics shop, warehouse, storage building, or put your ideas to work.
VILLA BUENA VISTA : 2/2 Lake And Volcano Arenal View Home
- Price
- $349,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 48
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- La Tejona, Santa Rosa, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Greenbelt View, Lake View, Western View, Other
- Total Lot Size
- 794.00 m² (8,546.51 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 174.00 m² (1,872.91 sq ft)
This awe-inspiring, modern, US standard, newly constructed home offers all the comforts: 2 bedrooms with tropical hardwood furniture, two full bathrooms, an open-concept living area with an extensive kitchen featuring a breakfast bar, custom-built Costa Rican hardwood cabinets, granite countertops, quality appliances, and fixtures. This home has all the latest technological features, including touchpad door locks, an Alexa command center, and a charging station in the kitchen. Huge panorama windows with automatic window shades throughout the home. Not to forget the 3 fully covered front porches with high-quality panorama windows as well. The upscale neighborhood in a gated community adds to the value of this property. Strategically located just 10 driving minutes from the municipal hub Tilaran where you can find everything for your daily needs. In 1 hour you can reach the province capital Liberia with its international airport, numerous shopping opportunities and private hospitals. Add another 30 minutes after your shopping trip and relax at one of the nearest beaches on the Nicoya Peninsula. Lake Arenal offers many outdoor activities, several tennis- and pickleball courts, social groups, and farmers markets where people gather on a regular basis. For day trips you can choose to visit the Tabacon hot springs near La Fortuna, the Observatory Lodge or El Castillo, In the other direction you can visit the Monteverde Cloud forest with its many touristic attractions, such as Canopy- and Sky Tram tours. And last but not least, the area has a great selection of first class restaurants.
El Condor Casa: REDUCED by $ 50K ! 3/3 Home With 4 Beds on Just Under 1 Acre. Income producer
- Price
- $415,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 19
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- El Aguacate, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View, Other
- Total Lot Size
- 3,689.86 m² (39,717.16 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 183.00 m² (1,969.79 sq ft)
This lovely home is perfect for full-time or part-time ownership. Located in one of the best areas to access all amenities, as well as many tourist destinations within one hour. Main floor has 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen (appliances have a 3-year warranty), spacious living and dining area with lake, mountain and volcano Arenal views. All kitchen and bath cabinets are custom cedar with granite countertops Downstairs is a very comfortable living area, bedroom, and full bathroom Laundry Area Downstairs A Large storage area with a sink is located behind the house for yard equipment Separate caretaker quarters from the house Starlink Internet service 2 New flat screen TVs with Internet TV, Google, and Fire Stick 150 amp Electrical service, smoke alarm, and 4 video cameras with storage and remote capability 90 minutes from Liberia International Airport A 2023 BYD Yuan Pro EV can be purchased for an additional $25,000 Contact us for more information
Country Cottage - Starter home with mountain views and a peekaboo view of the lake
- Price
- $59,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 20
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/1
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 180.53 m² (1,943.20 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 60.00 m² (645.83 sq ft)
This cozy country cottage is the perfect starter home for the small budget. Put your handyman skills to work ! Located in the small town El Silencio, in the hills above Lake Arenal, the home offers 2 bedrooms (1 with closet), 1 bathroom, open concept dining-living room and kitchen with breakfast counter and shelves, plenty of storage, large dog kennels and garages. The small lot is fully fenced with chainlink fencing. Eco friendly due to a rainwater filtering system and a gravity water heating system. The surrounding hills invite for extensive hikes, bikerides or tours on horseback. The nearby lake offers several types of water sports The property is at a short 10 minutes drive to Tronadora and lake access, 15 minutes to Tilaran, 90 Minutes to the Intl. Airport Liberia and 2 hours to the nearest beaches. SELLER MOTIVATED !
RIVER ROCK HILLS
- Price
- $44,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 4
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Tierras Morenas, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View, Southern View, Western View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,775.90 m² (29,879.42 sq ft)
BARGAIN ! Seller Motivated ! Lake Arenal View building lot with a measurement of 2775 square meters (0.69 acres) in an upscale neighborhood. All public services available in the area. The property is located just off the main lake road, half way between Arenal and Tilaran (25 minutes in each direction). The smaller towns Rio Piedras and Aguacate are reachable in a few minutes. The drive to Liberia and the International Airport LIR takes less than 2 hours, and in another half your you can reach the nearest beaches on the Nicoya Peninsula.
VISTAS TRAMONTO : Lake- Volcano- and Mountain Views
- Price
- $149,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 4
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Tierras Morenas, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.51 ha (3.73 acre)
This beautiful building lot of almost 4 acres is located in a subdivision high above Lake Arenal with views in all directions and all public services available. The seller has building plans and permits in place, which buyers could take over, or design a home to their own ideas. The lot size is suitable for several buildings, pool, horses, etc. The property is only 20 minutes from the municipal hub Tilaran where you find everything for your daily needs. In 1.5 hours you can reach the province town Liberia with an international airport and many shopping opportunities. Add half an hour and enjoy a day at one of the beautiful beaches in the papagayo bay. At Lake Arenal you can spend your days on the water, or hiking, riding horses, mountain biking, playing pickleball or tennis, going to or participating at the farmers market, be part of a welfare group (some for people in need, others for abandoned animals). Drive around the lake for a day trip to the Tabacon Hot Springs and Arenal Volcano, or over the mountains of Tilaran to visit the famous Monteverde cloud forest.
VILLA AMANDA: Urban Style Home in Rural Setting
- Price
- $175,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 41
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/1
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Quebrada Azul, Santa Rosa, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Suburban
- View Type
- Greenbelt View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 390.00 m² (4,197.91 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 100.00 m² (1,076.39 sq ft)
Beautiful modern home, professionally and tastefully designed and built to the highest standards. This home offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, open concept dining-living area and kitchen, large porches and a garage, with the possibility of expansion. Conveniently located on a paved road (keep your tires and shoes clean) and in the hills near Tilaran, which is the municipal hub of the Lake Arenal Area. The lot size of 1/10 of an acre is great for those who want to keep life simple and not spend their days cutting grass and pickind weeds. More land is available for sale right next door. Wide open views towards the Guanacaste Lowlands. The drive to Tilaran takes aproximately 10 minutes, in 25 minutes you reach Cañas, and in 1 hourr you reach Liberia with an international airport (LIR) and many shopping opportunities. The nearest beaches are approximately 2 hours away. Take the day off and make a day trip to La Fortuna-Tabacon Hot Springs and Arenal Volcano park, or to Monteverde Cloud forest with its many tourist attractions. With the purchase of this home you are eligible for residency as an investor (minimum investment $150,000 in real estate). The seller, who is also the builder, designer and architekt of the home, is offering his services in case the buyers wish to add a second bedroom, bathroom or whatever comes to their mind.
SUNNY BAY VILLA: Duplex in Gated Lakeside Community with Clubhouse and Pool
- Price
- $380,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 8
- Property Type
- Multiplex
- Beds/Baths
- 4/4
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Puerto San Luis, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Lakefront
- View Type
- Bay View, Garden View, Lake View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 371.88 m² (4,002.87 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 200.00 m² (2,152.77 sq ft)
On the Sunny side of Lake Arenal, at walking distance to lake access and a lake front restaurant, we find this modern 2 story home, built of solid steel and concrete. The 2 stories are completely separate, offering 1000 sqft of living space plus 300 sqft of covered front porch each. Live in one unit and rent out the other unit for additional income. Custom (solid wood) cabinets. Bay window in kitchens. Upstairs unit has lake view, downstairs has 1/2 bath Plumbed for both gas and electric stove and dryer (has gas stove and dryer) At walking distance to the small pueblo San Luis with 2 mum-and-pop grocery stores and 2 restaurants (local and international cuisine). A 10 minute drive or bus ride takes you to the municipal hub Tilaran, with its many supermarkets, banks, medical and dental clinics, pharmacies, hardware stores, mechanics, appliance stores, municipal offices, main bus station, etc. The area around the lake offers many ways to entertain yourself. Sports and outdoor activities, as well as social activities, can be found at every corner. The International Airport LIR (Liberia) is only 90 minutes away and the nearest beaches can be reached in 2 hours. Take the day off and make a day trip to La Fortuna-Tabacon Hot Springs and Arenal Volcano park, or to Monteverde Cloud forest with its many tourist attractions. With the purchase of this home you are eligible for residency as an investor (minimum investment $150,000 in real estate).
BLUE CREEK VILLA - Smart Home in Paradise
- Price
- $349,995
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 37
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/1
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Quebrada Azul, Santa Rosa, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Mountain
- View Type
- Garden View, Mountain View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.40 ha (3.46 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 200.00 m² (2,152.77 sq ft)
This modern and well designed home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, Living-dining-kitchen area, laundry room, attached garage, as well as an alarm system, automated locks, lights and cameras. The fully fenced property with plenty of space for more buildings, a pool, horses, cows, or an organic plantation, is located in the quiet mountain village Quebrada Azul, just a few miles from the municipal hub Tilaran.The many trees on the property, and the surrounding forest are home to a variety of exotic animals. In only 5 minutes you can drive to Lake Arenal. Make a day trip to the Tabacon hot springs or to Monteverde cloud forest. The lake Arenal area is home to many expats who keep themselves busy in a variety of social groups and animal welfare groups. For the more "sporty" ones among us, there are pickleball courts, hiking groups, windsurfers, wakeboarders etc. The Intl. airport Liberia is a short 90 minute drive away, the nearest beaches are reachable in less than 2 hours. Liberia is the capital of the province of Guanacaste, where you can find private and public hospitals, and lots of shopping opportunities. FULL PRICE OFFER INCLUDES VEHICLE !
AGUACATE HILLS: UNDER CONTRACT, SALE PENDING: Homes on 6.8 acres in the quaint town of El Aguacate
- Price
- $169,000
- Status
- Pending Sale
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 32
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/2
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- El Aguacate, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Mountain
- View Type
- Garden View, Greenbelt View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 2.76 ha (6.82 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 150.00 m² (1,614.58 sq ft)
Conveniently located at the west side of Lake Arenal, half way between Tilaran and Nuevo Arenal, and just off the main lake road, we find this spacious property with a newer vacation home and an older caretakers home, each with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, living-dining areas, kitchen, laundry, porches. The large size property is sloped and has a variety of tropical plants and trees and lends itself to self sustainability. It takes only 30 minutes to drive to Tilaran, 90 minutes to the Intl. airport Liberia and 2 hours to the nearest beaches, or to the Monteverde Cloud forest. Walking distance to one of the best restaurants in the area. In less than 1 hour you can drive to La Fortuna, Tabacon Hot Springs and Arenal Volcano. Lake Arenal is a world famous windsurfing destination and well known for its natural beauty and many options for outdoor activities.
