Residential Building Lots
When you're looking for that perfect lot to build your dream retirement or vacation home, it is imperative that you are working with qualified, experienced real estate professionals. Although Jim Aoki is no longer in the construction business, he can advise you on qualified contractors and the building process in Costa Rica. He has built or remodeled several local homes, a restaurant, and commercial buildings.
Also, our team members are skilled negotiators who understand the business, and are well versed in the mountain and Lake Arenal market. As the first full-service real estate office in the Lake Arenal region – we have over 20 years of knowledge and experience gained by living and working here. We have developed unique relationships with vendors, contractors, developers, attorneys, and government contacts throughout the local area.
Our reputation for integrity and professionalism has secured us valuable relationships based on trust, consistency, and longevity. That’s why our collaborations lead to successful transactions. It is this unique perspective that provides us with the competitive advantage over other real estate professionals in the area.
Quintas San Luis: Lake Arenal view building lots

- Price
- $85,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 4
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Mountain View, Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.83 ha (2.05 acre)
2 large size building lots with all services available in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by nature. Fertil soil perfect for small scale agriculture / self sustainable living. Walking distance to bus stop, grocery store, school and church. 10 driving minutes from the town Tilaran and 90 Minutes from the Intl. Airport in Liberia which is also a popular destination for shopping trips (Walmart, PriceSmart, etc) Lot 4 measures 8288 square meters (2 acres) and the asking price is $85,000.-- Lot 10 measures 12159 square meters (3 acres) and the asking price is $115,000.--
QUEBRADA GRANDE: Building ground 3/4 acre for private or commercial use

- Price
- $49,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 4
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Quebrada Grande, Quebrada Grande, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Suburban, Urban
- View Type
- Greenbelt View, Wooded View, Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,908.00 m² (31,301.33 sq ft)
This lot of 2908 square meters = 3/4 of an acre is located in the quaint town of Quebrada Grande, at walking distance to the town center, restaurants, park, church and school. The lot is suitable for commercial or private use, or to create a small residential subdivision. City Water, Electricity, phone and internet service are available. The town of Quebrada Grande is a 15 minute drive away from the municipal hub Tilaran, 1 hour drive from the province capital Liberia (Intl. Airport, Walmart etc) and 90 minutes from the nearest beaches. The Monteverde cloudforest can be reached in 1 hour. The seller is motivated.
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: River Front and Lake View Property with development potential

- Price
- $280,000
- 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.
Jungle Paradise: Building lot close to lake access

- Price
- $90,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 10
- 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.
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.
59.66 acres With 3 Water Sources; Views of Both Lake Arenal and The Nicoya-Stunning Property, Several Building Sites for Potential Eco Resort/Cabinas/ Airbnb/Digital Nomads

- Price
- $225,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 10
- Property Type
- Agricultural Land
- Location
- Chiripa, Quebrada Grande, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 24.14 ha (59.66 acre)
This property listing is in 3 parcels. Excellent location, within 20 minutes to the Municipal "Hub" Tilaran for all services and not far from popular tourist attractions Vientos Fresco Waterfalls and Monteverde and 1 hour 45 minutes from Liberia International Airport.Several beautiful building sites that would certainly lend itself to Airbnb with corridors of jungle with a multitude of orchids, birds, etc. Buy one parcel or all three! Contact us for more information. Seller Will Consider Any Reasonable Offer!!!
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 PARADISE: Nature lovers paradise: 238 acres of forest

- Price
- $295,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 13
- Property Type
- Agricultural Land
- Location
- Cote, Cote, Guatuso, Alajuela, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Northern View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 75.41 ha (186.34 acre)
JUNGLE PARADISE: Nature lovers paradise. 186 acres of titled land and 52 acres of protected land under possession right. The property used to be deforested cattle land but the current owner let nature take back what was taken away from it many years ago. The property is home to many tropical animals with a variety of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Ideal for environmental projects or eco-tourism lodge. The property is located 20 minutes from Nuevo Arenal or 1 hour from Tilaran. Many touristic attractions, such as Volcano Arenal, Tabacon Hot springs, the touristic town La Fortuna, hanging bridges and canopy tours etc., can be reached on a half day tour. Several providers for water sports are located at a short distance at Lake Arenal (Ticowind wind/kite surfing, Fly Zone Wakeboarding etc.) as well as other activities such as horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking etc. Only 2 hours to Intl. Airport Liberia, and 30 minutes from there you get to some of the most beautiful beaches on the pacific coast. Drive to San Jose in 3+ hours for major shopping and fun in the city. $295,000.--
CITY LIVING: Residential Building Lot in Upscale Neighborhood

- Price
- $80,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 4
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Lomas Del Sol, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- City View, Garden View, Mountain View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,665.00 m² (17,921.84 sq ft)
REDUCED PRICE ! Building lot in upscale neighborhood at the edge of Tilaran. Paved roads. All services available. Excellent location. Reasonably priced to sell. This is one of the larger lots in the development with plenty of room for several homes, pool, garden, etc. The lot is located 5 walking minutes from a small private school and 1/2 mile from town center with all amenities. In 15 Minutes you can drive to Lake Arenal with its many options for outdoor activities and some of the best restaurants in the area. The international airport Liberia is only a 90 Minutes drive away. Add another 25 Minutes and get to some of the most beautiful beaches in the Papagayo area. In 2 hours you can reach the Monteverde cloud forest or the world famous Tabacon Hot Springs near La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano.
Lake and Volcano View Parcel SELLER MOTIVATED

- Price
- $65,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 7
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.95 ha (2.34 acre)
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. For building purposes the future owner has to dig a well.
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.
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.