USD → 
CRC Rate as of2026-05-19 USD to CRC Converter.
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Current rate
1 USD = 510 CRC as of 2026-05-19. Costa Rica is one of Latin America's top destinations for US retirees and digital nomads, with the Rentista and Digital Nomad visas driving sustained USD inflows to areas like Tamarindo, Atenas and Escazu. The colon has actually appreciated against the USD since 2022 thanks to strong tourism, FDI and tight BCCR policy.
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Rate as of 2026-05-19USD → CRC Converter
$
🇺🇸 $1.00 = 🇨🇷
CRC 510.00
Rate: 1 USD = 510.0000 CRC
Common conversions
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇨🇷 CRC |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | CRC 510.00 |
| $10.00 | CRC 5,100.00 |
| $100.00 | CRC 51,000.00 |
| $500.00 | CRC 255,000.00 |
| $1,000.00 | CRC 510,000.00 |
| $5,000.00 | CRC 2,550,000.00 |
| $10,000.00 | CRC 5,100,000.00 |
| $50,000.00 | CRC 25,500,000.00 |
| $100,000.00 | CRC 51,000,000.00 |
✨ Mid-market rate · 2026-05-19 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend
USD trend over time.
Today
510
1 USD = CRC
1 year ago
520
↓ 1.9% in 12 months
5 years ago
615
↓ 17.1% in 5 years
❓ FAQ
USD to CRC FAQ.
Who converts USD to CRC?
US retirees on the Pensionado visa paying rent and groceries, digital nomads under the Estancia visa, US tourists in Manuel Antonio and Arenal, and property buyers in the Guanacaste coast.
Best way to send USD to CRC?
Wise and Remitly handle USD-CRC bank deposits to BAC Credomatic, BCR and Banco Nacional, while many US retirees just use Schwab and Charles Schwab debit cards for free ATM withdrawals in colones.
Why has the colon strengthened against the dollar?
Record tourism revenue, Intel and medical device FDI, and the BCCR holding policy rates higher than the Fed in 2023-24 pushed USD-CRC down from over 600 in 2022 to the low 500s today.
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