How to Call Costa Rica
from Canada +506
Reaching Costa Rica from Canada is just three parts. Start with 011 (Canada's exit code), add 506 for Costa Rica, then the 8 digit local number. Because Costa Rica has no area codes, every number runs to 8 digits. Intercalling puts that call inside your browser, with no app and no SIM, and the rates stay low. Your first call costs nothing, after that you simply pay per minute with no monthly plan.
What you get
- Outbound: Dial out and pay per minute, no number to buy.
- Inbound: Add a US or Canada digital number from $2.14 to $5/month.
- No apps: Runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
How pricing works for Costa Rica calls
- Outbound calling: Reach Costa Rica and the world right away, paying only for the minutes you talk and with no number to buy.
- Inbound calling: Want calls coming back to your browser? Add a US or Canada digital number, priced from $2.14 to $5/month.
- App-free: Opens straight in Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox.
Dialing Costa Rica from Canada, Step by Step
There is nothing complicated here. Begin with the Canada exit code or a plus sign, add the +506 country code, then key in the 8-digit number.
Canada Exit Code
Start with 011. From a mobile or a VoIP service such as Intercalling, a + does the same job.
Costa Rica Code (+506)
Follow it with +506, the country code that routes your call into Costa Rica.
8-digit Local Number
Every Costa Rican number is 8 digits. Once you have dialed +506, enter all 8 digits to land on the person you are calling.Note: There are no separate city area codes.
See It in Action
From Canada you only ever need the country code plus the complete 8-digit number. There are no extra prefixes and no carrier selection codes to remember.
A Closer Look at Costa Rica Numbers
The whole country runs on a single 8-digit national plan, so there are no area codes to add when you call from abroad.
| City | Province | Note |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose | San Jose | Local numbers are 8 digits; no area code |
| Alajuela | Alajuela | Local numbers are 8 digits; no area code |
| Cartago | Cartago | Local numbers are 8 digits; no area code |
| Heredia | Heredia | Local numbers are 8 digits; no area code |
| City | Province | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Liberia | Guanacaste | Local numbers are 8 digits; no area code |
| Puntarenas | Puntarenas | Local numbers are 8 digits; no area code |
| Limon | Limon | Local numbers are 8 digits; no area code |
One Format for Every Number
Mobiles and landlines share the same national format in Costa Rica. Here is what that means for your calls from Canada.
Always 8 Digits
Whether it is a mobile or a fixed line, the number is eight digits. Calling from abroad, lead with +506 and then those 8 digits.
No Carrier Codes
Calling from Canada means you can skip any domestic carrier selection digits. Enter +506 and the full number, and the call goes through.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica answers on +506. Enter it ahead of the 8-digit national number and your call routes through.
Do I need to dial an area code?
No. The national plan is 8 digits with no area codes, so you only dial +506 and then the 8-digit number.
Do I need to download an app?
No. Everything happens inside the browser. Create an account and call from Chrome, Safari, or Firefox.
Can I call both mobile and landline numbers?
Yes. Mobiles and fixed lines across Costa Rica are both reachable through Intercalling.
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