How to Call
Costa Rica (+506)
Calling from the United States to Costa Rica means dialing the +506 country code. Intercalling lets you reach any Costa Rican number from a browser tab at low per minute rates, with nothing to download and nothing hidden in the price.
The essentials
- Outbound: Dial out right away, no dedicated number to buy.
- Inbound: Add a US or Canada digital number from $2.14 to $5/month.
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How calling Costa Rica works
- Outbound calling: Place calls anywhere in seconds and pay by the minute, with no dedicated number needed.
- Inbound calling: Taking calls in your browser means picking up a US or Canada digital number for $2.14 to $5/month.
- App-free: Opens straight in Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox.
Dialing Costa Rica from the USA
Costa Rica runs on a straightforward 8-digit numbering plan. You will not punch in any separate city codes, because those digits are baked right into the number.
Exit Code
Dial 011 first when you are on a US landline.
(On a mobile or VoIP line, the + sign replaces it)
Country Code (+506)
Dial 506. That routes your call into Costa Rica's telecom network.
8-Digit Number
Finish with the complete 8-digit subscriber number.
Example: 22xx-xxxx (Landline) or 8xxx-xxxx (Mobile)
Making Sense of the 8-Digit Format
Back in 2008 Costa Rica merged its phone system into a single plan. Every number now carries 8 digits, and the very first digit tells you what kind of line it is.
Province & City Prefixes
Costa Rica has no standalone area codes, yet landlines in each province tend to open with the digits shown here.
| City/Province | Type | Starts With |
|---|---|---|
| San José | Landline | 22xx... |
| Alajuela | Landline | 24xx... |
| Cartago | Landline | 25xx... |
| Heredia | Landline | 26xx... |
| Guanacaste | Landline | 26xx... |
| City/Province | Type | Starts With |
|---|---|---|
| Puntarenas | Landline | 26xx... |
| Limón | Landline | 27xx... |
| San Carlos | Landline | 24xx... |
| Pérez Zeledón | Landline | 27xx... |
| Liberia | Landline | 26xx... |
Reaching Costa Rican Cell Phones
Cell numbers run 8 digits as well, and they usually start with a 6, 7, or 8.
Low Cost Calls to Costa Rica
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Dial any number in Costa Rica, from the coastline to the highlands.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica's calling code is +506. Dial it right after your local exit code, which is 011 in the US, to get connected.
How do I call a mobile number in Costa Rica?
Enter +506 and then the 8-digit cell number. Costa Rican mobiles generally begin with 6, 7, or 8 (for example, +506 8xxx xxxx).
Are there area codes in Costa Rica?
Costa Rica works off a single 8-digit numbering plan. No separate area code is needed, though landlines in a given province often share the same opening digits (San José landlines, for instance, frequently start with 22).
Can I call Costa Rica for free?
New users get a free trial to check the call quality first. From there, our per minute rates to Costa Rica sit among the lowest around, well under what traditional carriers charge.
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