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!
GARDEN OF EDEN: Lake View Home and second building on half acre, private and secludet, yet close to amenities.
- Price
- $255,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 23
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Eastern View, Garden View, Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View, Western View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,140.19 m² (23,036.72 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 100.00 m² (1,076.39 sq ft)
Bakery and Restaurant Biergarten: Top Running Restaurant-Pizzeria and Bakery with beach delivery service, turn-key Business Opportunity for sale. with huge construction, Turnkey Moneymaker in the best location diagonal from Liberia Airport
- Price
- $2,575,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 62
- Property Type
- Other
- Beds/Baths
- 4/4
- Location
- Guardia, Liberia, Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Garden View, Other
- Total Lot Size
- 0.98 ha (2.42 acre)
- Total Interior Area
- 1,700.00 m² (18,298.57 sq ft)
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Casa Infinity: Lake And Volcano Arenal View Home In Upscale Community
- Price
- $439,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 24
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Nuevo Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Eastern View, Lake View, Other
- Total Lot Size
- 0.51 ha (1.26 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 112.00 m² (1,205.55 sq ft)
Uniquely designed home to capture the views, private setting, surrounded by jungle with 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths with large kitchen and open living/dining area with wrap around patio. Murphy Bed for an extra guest or 2 in the living room. Covered Parking Out building for storage Monthly fees of $150 per month for security and road maintenance. 3 Kilometers to the nearest shopping. Contact us for more information about this stunning home and setting!
Harmony Haven: 4/4 Lake Arenal View Home and Guest Casita
- Price
- $298,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 11
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/4
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Río Piedras, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,890.38 m² (20,347.80 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 167.00 m² (1,797.57 sq ft)
Main house has 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms. Large open kitchen/dining area. TV room and front patio area. Laundry room and garage. Small casita with one bedroom and full bathroom. Property is in 2 parcels. Many fruit trees, herbs, and edible plants. Solar hot water from an 80-gallon tank 1800 sf living space. 414 sf front patio. 250 sf garage 250 sf laundry room. No Owner financing.
LAKE PARADISE: Lake View lot ready for Construction
- Price
- $59,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 4
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Mountain
- View Type
- Garden View, Lake View, Northern View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 997.00 m² (10,731.58 sq ft)
At the end of a public road, quiet and private, we find this 1/4 acre building lot with City Water service in place, Electricity at lot line and high speed internet available. The lot is mostly flat which allows using large part of the property for construction. The lot has a nice view of Lake Arenal and is overlooking the upscale neighborhood next door. The lot is at walking distance to bus stop and lake access. By car you reach Tilaran in 10 Minutes, Liberia (intl Airport, Walmart ... ) in less than 90 Minutes, and some beaches in 2 hours.
Casa Botanica: 2/2 House With Guest Cabin
- Price
- $239,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 14
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Barrio El Roble, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,419.14 m² (26,039.30 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 130.00 m² (1,399.30 sq ft)
Located in the tranquil area of Tronadora, a 2 minute drive to the center of town for shopping or a 10 minute drive to the Municipal "Hub" Tilaran where you will find all amenities to include medical/dental clinics and a hospital. Newly renovated and tastefully furnished this 2 bedroom/2 full bath home has all the comforts. Spacious living area, separate dining area, well designed kitchen with Costa Rica natural wood cabinets and granite countertops. An office nook or studio. Covered parking area and new storage shed. The teak studio style cabin is an extra plus for friends family or rentals. It is unfurnished. Lake access is 2 minutes away to enjoy the variety of water sports and have lunch or a snack at the lakeside restaurant.
Lake View Lot: 24/7 Security-Community Pool-Great Location
- Price
- $59,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 6
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Aguacate, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 3,868.19 m² (41,636.68 sq ft)
.96 acre lot with view of Lake Arenal is ready to build. All amenities available to include fiber-optic internet. City water-Underground Electricity. Close to markets and restaurants. Put your ideas to work.
RANCHO SABALO: 7 Acre Hobby Farm, Cozy Home, Barn and BBQ Rancho
- Price
- $399,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 31
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/1
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Sabalito, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Mountain
- View Type
- Garden View, Greenbelt View, Mountain View, River View, Western View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 3.02 ha (7.46 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 70.00 m² (753.47 sq ft)
Country Style starter home with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, open dining living area, kitchen, laundryarea, carport and covered porch. The property of 7 acres, which has a large variety of fruit trees and old grown trees, is suitable for keeping animals and growing crops, or for recreative activities. The land can be subdivided into 1.25 acre parcels for further construction of homes, cabins, pool etc. All public services are in place or available. The property is located near the quaint town of Sabalito at the west end of Lake Arenal, 25 Minutes from either Tilaran or Nuevo Arenal. In less than 2 hours you can drive to the Intl. Airport in Liberia, where you also find Private and public hospitals, Walmart, PriceSmart, large hardware and home deco stores.Add 30 minutes and visit one of the beautiful pacific beaches. Lake Arenal is a popular water sport destination and its surroundings invite for a hike, bike ride, horseback riding or just hanging out in nature to watch the many animals that are calling this beautiful area their home. Asking price $399,000 seller motivated.
CASA CITRON - GREAT OPPORTUNITY: Solid home and large workshop building on 1/3 acre
- Price
- $129,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 15
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/1
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Nuevo Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Garden View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,427.42 m² (15,364.56 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 80.00 m² (861.11 sq ft)
Modest 2 bedroom home and large workshop type building on spacious lot on the main road to Tronadora. Great opportunity for those who do not need acreage and prefer to keep lot maintenance at a minimum. The lot is still large enough to allow for additional buildings or subdivision. The shop type building can be used as a garage, storage, workshop, or turned into a second home. The property is at walking distance to Tronadora, 5 Minutes from Lake Access, 10 Minutes from Tilaran, 90 Minutes from Liberia (Intl. Airport, Walmart, Pricesmart, German Bakery, private hospital etc.) and 2 hours from the beach. Priced to sell at $129,000.--
CASA TANGERINE - GREAT VALUE !: Modest Home on 3 acres lake view and public road front
- Price
- $179,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 11
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/1
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Nuevo Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Garden View, Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.19 ha (2.94 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 80.00 m² (861.11 sq ft)
This solid home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, an open concept living-dining area, kitchen and front porch. The large property has 86 meters of public road front which makes it suitable for further subdivision, or build your dream home with pool, and turn the existing home into a guest house or rental home for additional income. The home is located 5 Minutes from the center of Tronadora, 5 Minutes from Lake Access (Water Sport), 10 Minutes from the Municipal Hub Tilaran and 90 Minutes from the international airport Liberia. The area has several good restaurants serving international and local food. Tronadora and Tilaran both offer everything you need for your daily life. Priced to sell at $179,000.--
CASA FRODO: Semi-underground hobbit home near lake Arenal
- Price
- $225,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 35
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 1/1
- Beds
- 1
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Río Piedras, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Garden View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,123.00 m² (22,851.69 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 50.00 m² (538.19 sq ft)
Uniquely designed efficiency home in upscale neighborhood only 5 minutes from Rio Piedras at the west end of Lake Arenal. This home was designed and built by an architect who used it as his vacation home, as well as renting it out during his absence. The main area of the house consists in an open space kitchen - dining - living - bedroom area with large walk in closet. A large bathroom and laundry room are accessible through the kitchen. We find a winter garden in the back of the house, and a large porch under roof off the main area. Perfect as a starter home, private vacation home, guest house or as a vacation rental. The half acre property offers plenty of space for building a large home and pool, or whatever comes to your mind. The home is only 20 Minutes from the municipal hub Tilaran and 90 minutes from the international airport Liberia.
Villa Papillon: Lake Arenal view home in upscale subdivision
- Price
- $299,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 26
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Garden View, Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,987.00 m² (21,387.80 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 110.00 m² (1,184.03 sq ft)
Brand New Modern Home with stunning views in an upscale subdivision overlooking Lake Arenal, the surrounding mountains and 3 volcanos. The home was built in 2023 and offers 1 master suite with private bath, a second bedroom, a second full bath, an open concept kitchen-dining-living area, laundry room, car port for 2 cars and additional parking space, and a spacious porch towards the lake view. Situated only 10 Minutes from the Municipal hub Tilaran and at walking distance to the center of San Luis where you find one of the best restaurants at the lake serving international food, 2 restaurants serving local food, 1 coffee shop, a public school and a private school under construction, 2 churches, a car repair shop, 2 tiny grocery stores, and a bus stop where busses take you to Tilaran or Tronadora. In less than 90 minutes you can drive to the International Airport in Liberia (LIR), to Walmart and PriceSmart (Costco), as well as several larger hardware stores, a private hospital and a public hospital, numerous restaurants, boutiques, and many more .... add another 20 minutes and visit one of several beautiful beaches of the area. The home comes with appliances only. Priced to sell $319,000.--