Costa Rica Postal codes
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Interactive Map
Explore Costa Rica's 7 provinces with our interactive map.
Find Post Offices
Locate post offices across Costa Rica. Find addresses and contact information.
Understanding Costa Rica Postal codes
Freight documents listing Costa Rica as destination should repeat five-digit codes (10101); CR deconsolidation yards scan them for city‑level staging.
Key Characteristics
Code Type
Numeric
Administered By
National Postal Service
Coverage
Nationwide
Postal code format breakdown
Costa Rica uses numeric postal codes with 5 digits (example: 10101). In our directory, these codes are organized from provinces down to localities.
Visual Structure
Freight documents listing Costa Rica as destination should repeat five-digit codes (10101); CR deconsolidation yards scan them for city‑level staging.
Administrative Hierarchy
How Costa Rica organises areas for postal codes
Provinces Directory
Browse all 7 top-level divisions
Addressing Mail to Costa Rica
Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting
Sample Address Block
Name; Street; City, State Postcode; Country
Delivery Best Practices
Tips for successful mail and package delivery
Always verify the postal code
Verify your postal code is complete (5 digits) before sending. Use our lookup tool to confirm accuracy.
Include all address levels
Write the full address hierarchy for best results.
Avoid abbreviations
Write out full province names to prevent sorting errors.
Don't omit the postal code
Missing postal codes cause significant delivery delays and may result in returned mail.
Shipping to Costa Rica
What to know when sending packages
Standard domestic delivery within Costa Rica typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 5-character code for fastest routing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Costa Rica postal codes
What is the postal code format for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica uses 5 digits in the postal code. An example is 10101. Freight documents listing Costa Rica as destination should repeat five-digit codes (10101); CR deconsolidation yards scan them for city‑level staging.
How many provinces does Costa Rica have?
Costa Rica has 7 provinces with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.
How do I find my postal code in Costa Rica?
Use our free lookup or browse by province to find the exact postal code for your location.
Where do I write the postal code on a Costa Rica address?
The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the province, before the country name when mailing internationally.