What is the capital of Costa Rica?
The capital of Costa Rica is San José
San José is the capital city and seat of government of Costa Rica, a country in Central America. Costa Rica uses the ISO codes CR and CRI, and its international dialling code is +506. The currency in use is the Costa Rican colón (CRC).
For the full profile of Costa Rica, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Costa Rica country page. The country has an estimated population of 5,152,950 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Costa Rica
- Capital: San José
- Region: Central America
- Currency: Costa Rican colón (CRC)
- Calling code: +506
- Flag emoji: 🇨🇷
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Costa Rica?
The capital of Costa Rica is San José.
Is San José the largest city in Costa Rica?
San José is the capital of Costa Rica and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in San José?
San José, like the rest of Costa Rica, uses the Costa Rican colón (CRC, symbol ₡).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
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