Costa Rica Phone tips
June 29th, 2011 | by admin |- To call Costa Rica from another country dial the international access code (011 in the US and Canada), followed by the country code (506), and then the local number.
- To make a call within Costa Rica dial the 8 digit number.
- Costa Rica now uses 8 digits to make a call, so if you are using an old 7 digit number, you will need to add a ’2′ to the beginning of land line numbers (which start with a 2, 4, 5, 6 or 7), or an ’8′ to the beginning of mobile phone numbers (which start with a 3, 8 or 9).
- To make a direct international call from Costa Rica dial the international access code (00), followed by the country code (the country code for US and Canada is 1), then the area code and finally the local number.
- For domestic assistance dial 113 and for international assistance dial 124.
- For an international operator dial 116.
- For emergency services it’s 911 like in North America.
- Pay phones may sometimes require a coin deposit or a calling card (the calling card can be purchased in several establishments like mini-markets).
Calling home from Costa Rica
Using Skype from an internet cafes is the best way.The next best is a Costa Rica calling card that you can buy at most pharmacies.
NOTE: Calling from a hotel can cost as much as your hotel with hidden cost so watch out.
All Emergencies: 911
Direct lines:
Fire Department: 118
INS – traffic accidents: 800-800-8000
Transit Police: 800-872-6748
Police districts:
Alajuela: 2440-8889
Cartago 2551-7858
Guanacaste: 2666-0213
Heredia: 2262-9232
Puntarenas: 2661-0640
San José: 2222-9910
