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)
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Lake Arenal View Home with 2 Guest Cottages and Pool: Lake View, Private With Pool
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- Price
- $850,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 32
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/4
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.67 ha (1.66 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 372.00 m² (4,004.16 sq ft)
Spacious main house with two bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms, ceramic floors; 16 foot high caña brava ceilings; superb quality cedar cabinets and doors; thick granite counter tops, small wet bar, specially imported unique fans and onyx lighting fixtures as well as onyx bathroom sinks; full garage, 20 meter infinity swimming pool and huge deck with marble inlays. Main house and casitas are fully furnished with major appliances included—washer/dryer, refrigerators (3), stoves/ovens (3), dish washer, common outdoor grill. ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL—MUST SEE to appreciate! • Large 1.66 acre lot (6,705 m2) with fantastic serene lake view; 4,000 square feet of construction area • Two guest casitas each with full bathroom and kitchenette • With a total of 4 bedrooms/4½ baths this privately located and exclusive property easily and comfortably accommodates 8 people • Excellently located: — 15 minutes from Tilarán — 1 hour and 20 minutes from the Liberia International Airport — 3 hours from the San Jose International Airport — Conveniently located between Monteverde and La Fortuna — Surrounded by nature, peaceful towns with friendly people and endless outdoor activities
Celebrity Home with Spectacular Views: Mountain and Countryside House For Sale in Parcelas Monseñor
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- 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.
Finca Bellavista: Magic 2/2 Home, Entertainment Building, 3 acres of Paradise, Views of Arenal Lake and Volcano
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- Price
- $399,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 45
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Nuevo Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.43 ha (3.53 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 100.00 m² (1,076.39 sq ft)
Unique property with fantastic views of the lake, 2 volcanoes and a pond! Details -House: 150 m2, built with straw bales and concrete to regulate temperatures -Ground floor: living area with open living room, dining room, kitchen overlooking the lake and volcano. 1 bedroom overlooking a pond. 1 bathroom with shower. -1st floor: 1 open bedroom overlooking the lake, walking closet, study area, terrace. 1 bathroom with bathtub, shower and view of the pond. -1 storage room with garden tools, 1 storage room with sink, new Eco washing and drying machine. -Outdoor rancho with sink, barbecue, pizza oven, bar and large covered terrace. -Huge fenced garden with palm trees, vegetables, herbs and lots of open flat areas that can be used to grow vegetables, keep animals or build a second home
Large building lot overlooking Lake Arenal: 2 building lots in 7 lot subdivision
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- Price
- $59,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 9
- 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)
2 lots suitable for residential construction, quiet and private location. Lot 5, 2.2 acres, forest view, $99,000.-- Lot 4, 1.25 acres, lake view, forest view, $59,000.-- Part of the properties has large trees which are home to many animals, such as birds, monkeys, sloths.......a creek is running through both properties during wet season. 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.
SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE ! Luxurious Gated Condominium Community
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- Price
- $250,000
- 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)
These luxury condominiums ranging from 1-3 bedrooms and baths located in Arenal, Guanacaste Costa Rica, in the county of Tilarán. This countryside, lakefront and mountain property with, garden, greenbelt, lake, mountain and wooded views is situated in the highland forest of Costa Rica. The area of these condominiums is 98.85 square meters (1,064.00 square feet up to 3,000 sq ft.for the Penthouse. Choose a unit fully furnished, fully equipped or choose your own style and colors. The units have central air conditioning, high-speed internet, washer/dryer, and dishwasher The property also features an infinity pool, jacuzzi and recently added a Pickleball court. ALL units are duly registered with separate titles in the National Registry of Costa Rica. Prices range from $250,000 to $829,000.
Sunset Chalet : A-Frame home with views : REDUCED price : Seller motivated !
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- Price
- $239,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 36
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/1
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Nuevo Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain, Countryside
- View Type
- Garden View, Lake View, Mountain View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.57 ha (1.41 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 150.00 m² (1,614.58 sq ft)
Rustic Chalet Style 2-story home on 1.4 acres of tropical gardens, in residential area just 10 Minutes from Nuevo Arenal. On the main floor the home offers an open concept living- and dining area with kitchen, laundry-pantry-storage room, 1 large bedroom and 1 full bath. On the upper floor we find one huge bedroom with tropical wood floors/walls/ceilings, storage cabinets along 2 walls, and a large size walk in closet, which could be used as a third bedroom. A recently added balcony invites to enjoy your morning coffee while birdwatching, and happy hour during sunset. The home was recently upgraded (electric, plumbing, paint job, interior work). A drive to the municipal hub Tilaran takes 45 Minutes and in 90 Minutes you reach the international airport near Liberia or go shopping at Walmart, PriceSmart, Italian Food Stores and larger Hardware stores. Add 30 Minutes and get to some of the most beautiful beaches on the Nicoya Peninsula. Make a day trip to La Fortuna/Tabacon/Arenal Voncano or Rio Celest. In and around Nuevo Arenal you find several international and national restaurants. The Lake Arenal area offers numerous options for outdoor people, such as hiking, horse riding, mountain biking and water sports. Several expat groups are involved in different activities, such as yoga and other types of retreats, tennis and pickle ball, farmers and flea markets etc.
Countryside House For Sale in El Roble
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- Price
- $99,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 21
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/1
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- El Roble, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 202.18 m² (2,176.24 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 60.00 m² (645.83 sq ft)
This house with 2 bedrooms and one bathroom is located in El Roble, Guanacaste Costa Rica, in the county of Tilarán. This countryside property with lake and mountain views is situated in this part of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 202.18 square meter (2,176.24 square feet), and it has a living space of 60.00 square meter (645.83 square feet). This house is available furnished.