Call Costa Rica at low rates
Call any mobile or landline in Costa Rica from your phone over the internet. You only pay for the minutes after the call is answered.
- Pay only when answered
- No contract
Prices in US dollars per minute, all fees included. You only pay after the call is answered.
Mobile networks in Costa Rica
Price per minute to each mobile network in Costa Rica. Tellu picks the best route for every call automatically.
Minute bundles to Costa Rica
Prefer one fixed price? Buy minutes for Costa Rica in the app, valid for 45 days. Unused minutes simply expire, nothing renews.
How to call Costa Rica
- Download Tellu and sign up with your phone number.
- Top up any amount in your wallet.
- Dial +506 followed by the number, without the leading 0.
Local time in Costa Rica
Time zone: UTC−6.
A good time to call is 18:00–21:00 local time.
Free if they have Tellu
Calls and messages between friends on Tellu are free over the internet, with live translation between your languages.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to call Costa Rica?
Calling Costa Rica with Tellu costs $0.06 per minute to mobiles, $0.03 per minute to landlines. You only pay for the time after the call is answered — unanswered calls are free.
Which mobile network in Costa Rica is the cheapest to call?
Claro at $0.06 per minute. Calls to the other networks in Costa Rica cost up to $0.10 per minute.
How much does a 10-minute call to Costa Rica cost?
About $0.60 to a mobile and $0.30 to a landline in Costa Rica. You pay per minute, and only when the call is answered.
What is the country code of Costa Rica?
The country code of Costa Rica is +506. Dial +506 followed by the full local number (don’t drop any digits).
Do I need a contract or a subscription?
No. Top up the amount you want and pay per minute, with no subscription and no contract.
Can they call me back for free?
Yes, if they install Tellu: calls and messages between Tellu friends are free in any country.