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Example address in Costa Rica
Common local format: Name → Street → Locality/Region → Postal code.
Sample address format, line by line
Recipient name Calle del Colegio 10108, Área Metropolitana de San José, San José Costa Rica
- 01 Recipient Recipient name
- 02 Street / building Calle del Colegio
- 03 City / postcode 10108, Área Metropolitana de San José, San José
- 04 Country Costa Rica
Quick rules
- Recipient name appears first.
- Street name and building number are core elements.
- City and region identify the delivery area.
- Postal code is included when available.
Quick facts
Postcodes
Yes
Typical lines
3–5 lines
Script
Latin (with local diacritics where applicable)
Real example addresses
QuestionsMuseo de Arte Costarricense
Calle del Colegio
10108, Área Metropolitana de San José, San José
Costa Rica
The Living Library Botanical Garden
Calle Las Tumbas
11909, Barú, San José
Costa Rica
Entrance to the zoo and botanical garden
Diagonal 11
10101, Área Metropolitana de San José, San José
Costa Rica
Finca la Isla Permaculture Farm, Plant Nursery and Botanical Garden
Pan Dulce
70403, Cahuita, Limón
Costa Rica
Botanical Orchid Garden
Botanical Orchid Garden
20113, Garita, Alajuela
Costa Rica
Jardín Botánico Wilson
Jardín Botánico Wilson
60801, San Vito, Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Bus Interno de la UCR (Estadio Ecológico)
Boulevard Finca 3
11503, Área Metropolitana de San José, San José
Costa Rica
ZOO. ZOO PETSHOP
Vía 409
30302, San Diego, Cartago
Costa Rica
Proyectos y Automatización PYASA
Bulevar Aeropuerto
20109, Desamparados, Alajuela
Costa Rica
Allergan Costa Rica
Calle 1
40103, San Francisco, Heredia
Costa Rica
Nelipak Costa Rica S.A.
Calle 1
40103, San Francisco, Heredia
Costa Rica
ArthroCare Costa Rica
Calle 1
40103, San Francisco, Heredia
Costa Rica
How to read this format
An address format in Costa Rica typically includes the recipient’s name, street address, locality, region, and (when available) a postal code. The ordering can differ by region, but the goal is the same: clear identification of the delivery location. In practice, the street line carries the most weight, while details like apartment, floor, or landmark may appear on an extra line. The examples below show how addresses are commonly written and what information is treated as standard for mail delivery. Local spelling and diacritics are often preserved, and the line order is designed to help postal services route items efficiently. When a postal code exists, it is typically placed near the city or region line.
Below you will find real examples and the exact format used.
Postal codes
Postal codes help route mail quickly and accurately and are used to identify delivery areas.
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