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Cheap International Calls to Costa Rica

Call Costa Rica (+506) from your browser with Kinvo for as low as $0.03 per minute. Landline rates start at $0.03/min and mobile rates at $0.06/min. No app download required, no subscription fees, and your pay-as-you-go credits never expire. All calls include HD WebRTC voice quality with end-to-end encryption.

Costa Rica Calling Rates

TypePer MinuteConnection Fee10 min call30 min call60 min call
Landline
Fixed-line phone numbers
$0.03$0.05$0.35$0.95$1.85
Mobile
Cell / mobile phone numbers
$0.06$0.05$0.65$1.85$3.65

Rates are per minute. Connection fee is charged once per call, only when the call is answered. Rates are in USD.

How to Call Costa Rica from Your Browser

Calling Costa Rica with Kinvo is simple. Follow these steps to make your first call in under two minutes:

  1. 1
    Create a free Kinvo account

    Sign up at kinvophone.com with your email. No credit card required. Every new account includes a free 1-minute test call.

  2. 2
    Add credits to your account

    Purchase credits starting from $5. Credits never expire. Larger packs include bonus credits (e.g., $20 gets you $1 bonus).

  3. 3
    Enter the Costa Rica phone number

    In the Kinvo dialer, type +506 followed by the local phone number. Kinvo auto-formats the number for you.

  4. 4
    Click Call and start talking

    Allow microphone access when prompted. Your call connects via WebRTC with HD voice quality. You will see the per-minute rate and remaining credits in real time.

Dialing Costa Rica — Country Code and Format

Country Code

+506

ISO code: CR

Time Zone

UTC-6 (CST, no daylight saving)

Check local time before calling

Population

5 million

North America

Dialing Format

+506 + local number

Drop leading 0 from local number

Popular Cities to Call in Costa Rica

Kinvo customers frequently call these cities in Costa Rica. Rates are the same regardless of which city you call within the country.

San Jose
From $0.03/min
Alajuela
From $0.03/min
Cartago
From $0.03/min
Heredia
From $0.03/min

Tips for Calling Costa Rica

Costa Rican numbers are 8 digits with no area codes. Landline numbers start with 2. Mobile numbers start with 5, 6, 7, or 8. Dial +506 followed by the 8-digit number. Spanish is the official language. Costa Rica does not observe daylight saving time.

Connection Fee Explained

Kinvo charges a flat $0.05 connection fee per call to Costa Rica. This fee is charged only when the call is answered by the recipient. You are never charged for:

  • -Calls that are not answered (no pickup)
  • -Calls that reach a busy signal
  • -Calls that fail to connect due to network issues
  • -Calls you cancel before the recipient answers

For example, a 10-minute call to a Costa Rica landline costs: $0.05 + (10 x $0.03) = $0.35. A 10-minute call to a Costa Rica mobile costs: $0.05 + (10 x $0.06) = $0.65.

Start Calling Costa Rica Today

Create a free account and make your first call to Costa Rica in under two minutes. New accounts include a free 1-minute test call. No credit card required to sign up.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Calling Costa Rica

How much does it cost to call Costa Rica with Kinvo?

Calling Costa Rica landlines costs $0.03 per minute and mobile phones cost $0.06 per minute. A one-time $0.05 connection fee applies when the call is answered. For example, a 30-minute landline call costs $0.95 total.

What is the country code for Costa Rica?

The international dialing code for Costa Rica is +506. When calling from Kinvo, dial +506 followed by the local phone number (typically without the leading 0).

Do I need an app to call Costa Rica?

No. Kinvo works entirely in your web browser using WebRTC technology. There is no app to download or install. Just sign up, add credits, and start calling Costa Rica from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge on any device with a microphone.

What time zone is Costa Rica in?

Costa Rica is in UTC-6 (CST, no daylight saving). Check the current local time before calling to ensure you reach the person during appropriate hours.

Is Kinvo cheaper than calling Costa Rica with my phone plan?

In most cases, yes. Traditional phone carriers charge $1-3 per minute for international calls to Costa Rica. Kinvo rates start at $0.03/min with no monthly subscription. Your credits never expire, so you only pay for the minutes you use.