Communications

Direct-dial telephone service, facsimile, telex, radio and cable television are all available. Bilingual operator assistance for international calls is - 116, local information - 113, long distance information - 124.

Your US or Canadian cell phone will generally not work in Costa Rica and when it does the service is spotty and can cost you up to $5 a min. However, you can rent local cell phones from companies like Paradise Cellular which provides great rates and even donates part of your payment to conservation groups within the country.