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To call a landline in Costa Rica from the United States, simply follow these easy to follow calling tips:

• first dial 011, the U.S. exit code;
• next dial 506, the country code for Costa Rica;
• then dial the area code (1-2 digits. See a sample calling code list below);
• and finally, dial the phone number (5–7 digits).

If dialing Costa Rica from on the globe, you just need to do the following:

• place the exit code: It’s also referred to as the IDD code (International Direct Dialing) or ISD code (International Subscriber Dialing). For most countries, it’s 00 or +. For the USA and Canada, it’s 011;
• phone code: Each country has a unique phone code;
• area code: This is the code for a part of Costa Rica. It’s generally a simple area or a city;
• local number: The local number you would like to call.

Costa Rica has only a country code and no separate area codes. The country code is 506.

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• Costa Rica is home to more than 5% of the world’s biodiversity.
• The sun rises and sets at the same time 365 days a year Due to Costa Rica’s close proximity to the equator, the sunrise and sunset are to be expected at the same time every day.
• Nicoya is one of the blue zones on the planet. A Blue Zone is a special zone on Earth, where lifespan is noticeably longer than the rest of the world. Nicoya in Costa Rica is one such place. Centenarians are not unusual here, and most of the local residents can expect to live to at least 90.
• Costa Ricans refer to themselves as “Ticos” and “Ticas”. Another interesting fact about Costa Rica and its citizens. While foreigners often refer to them as Costa Ricans, they themselves instead say Ticos for males and Ticas for females.
• Costa Rica is the second largest exporter of bananas in the world. Only Ecuador exports more bananas than Costa Rica. So when you go, make sure to eat some of those delicious local bananas!
• It’s one of the most eco-friendly countries.
• Pura Vida is the national slogan. Pura Vida means pure life if you translate it literally from Spanish to English, but it’s more than that, it’s a lifestyle. It is the national slogan of Costa Rica, and experts think that this Pura Vida mentality is one of the reasons that Costa Ricans often are considered one of the happiest people in the world.
• Costa Rica is home to wild sloths.
• Costa Rican women maintain their maiden name for life In most countries around the world, the woman who gets married often takes the name of her husband. But, not in Costa Rica. The Ticas maintain their maiden name for life.
• Tourism is the leading industry. While Americans are the major nationality of tourists coming here, there’s also an increasing amount of other international tourists who discover the beauty of Costa Rica. Nearly 3 million tourists arrive annually, which has made tourism one of the leading sources of income for locals. Costa Rica is a Spanish speaking country and I recommend learning a few phrases in Spanish before your trip.
• There is no standing army in Costa Rica. Only a few countries in the world are completely without a standing army. Costa Ricans can proud themselves of being a friendly and democratic nation.
• More than 25% of Costa Rica’s land is dedicated to national parks, reserves, and wildlife refuges.
• Milk is sold in a plastic bag, not in a carton.
• The national anthem of Costa Rica is played daily on most radio stations at 7 AM
• Costa Ricans often refer to their significant others as their “Media Naranja”, meaning the other half of their orange.
• Many men in Costa Rica express appreciation for beauty by whistling, complementing, or staring.
• Until a few years ago, wearing shorts was a sign of disrespect.

Source:

swedishnomad.com/interesting-facts-about-costa-rica/