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
LARGE LOT WITH BAMBOO AND JUNGLE VIEWS

- Price
- $39,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 8
- Property Type
- Agricultural Land
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Eastern View, Greenbelt View, Mountain View, Northern View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.70 ha (1.73 acre)
This property of just under 7000 m2 is located on the south side of Lake Arenal (the "Sunny Side"). A short hike through the adjacent jungle or along the road leads directly to the lake shore. The property is located 1/4 mile from San Luis where you will find 2 tiny grocery stores, a school and 2 churches. The bus stop is within walking distance and buses run at regular intervals in both directions (to Tilaran or Tronadora). In the village of San Luis you find an international restaurant and a restaurant with local cuisine. The property consists primarily of grassland but there are also some trees and bamboo trees. The property is very quiet, it has plenty of space for organic gardening (very fertile and healthy soils) or keeping some animals. For home construction purposes the buyer will have to drill a well.
SOLD ! BARGAIN ! Ideal Starter home close to amenities

- Price
- $49,900
- Status
- Pending Sale
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 11
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 683.66 m² (7,358.83 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 100.00 m² (1,076.39 sq ft)
SOLD ! This 3 bedroom 2 bath home with a large laundry - storage area and a 2 car garage on a spacious lot is located in one of the most sought after locations in the Lake Arenal area. Quiet, safe, within walking distance to shopping and public transportation. Assorted fruit trees producing on this property. A great investment for a rental property. Price firm !
Arenal Lake and Volcano View Condominium

- Price
- $230,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 16
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Beds/Baths
- 1/1
- Beds
- 1
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Lakefront
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 14.83 ha (36.65 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 100.00 m² (1,076.39 sq ft)
This condominium with one bedroom and one bathroom is located in Arenal, Guanacaste Costa Rica, in the county of Tilarán. This lakefront property with lake and mountain views is situated in the highland forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this condominium is 14.83 hectare (36.65 acre), and it has a living space of 100.00 square meter (1,076.39 square feet). This condominium has central air condition. This condominium is available furnished. The property also features a community pool.