Radios de Costa Rica Online - Free FM & AM radio

Introduction

Radio Costa Rica is an application that provides access to 200 FM and AM radio stations at no cost. Featuring a sleek, modern, and user-friendly interface, the Radio CR app enhances your online radio listening experience.

With Radio Costa Rica, you can enjoy live broadcasts from top radio stations and stay updated with your favorite shows and podcasts without any charges. The app offers a variety of content options including sports, news, music, comedy, and more.

📻 FEATURES

● Continue listening to the radio even while using other applications or when your device is locked

● Access both AM and FM radio for free, even when you're outside the country

● Discover the titles of songs currently playing on specific stations

● The intuitive interface allows you to easily add stations or podcasts to your favorites with one click

● Use the search function to quickly locate desired content

● Set an alarm to wake up to your preferred radio station

● Utilize a sleep timer feature

● Choose between light and dark mode for the interface

● Listen through your phone's speakers without needing headphones

● Compatibility with Chromecast and Bluetooth devices

🇨🇷 200 radios from Costa Rica:

*Monumental Radio

*Radio Columbia

*Musical Radio

*Radio Two

*Best 99.1

*Radio Omega Stereo

*Kiss me Costa Rica

*Zeta FM

*Columbia Stereo

*506 Interactive Radio

*Onda Brava

*Radio Sinfonola

*The main 40

*Romantic Stereo

*Radio Disney

*Radio Stereo Vision

*IQ 93.9 FM

*Kiss Me 89.9 FM

*The Hot 90.7 FM

*Teletica Radio 91.5 FM

*Ibiza Sonica

and many more live radio stations.

Best Podcasts in Costa Rica

Tres Patines and La Tremenda Corte Show

--Ramy Diaz

Dante Gebel Live

--Dante Gebel

RETROMIX

--DJ GIAN

Let's Hear the Answer-ICECU

--Let's Hear the Answer-ICECU

The Yiyo & Choché Podcast

--La Slingshot / Sy Films

THE PODCAST BASE

--La Base Podcast / Fepso

Hablando Claro with Vilma Ibarra

--Vilma Ibarra

120 Minutes

--Radio Monumental

Peel the Eye

--Peel the Eye

Nuances

--Radio Central

THE TREMENDOUS COURT

--Mario G Fuentes

Christian Music Mx

--Christian Music Mx

Dr. Armando Alducin Podcast

--Dr. Armando Alducin

Univision News

--Uforia Podcasts

The Tales of Pancho Madrigal

--Pancho Madrigal®

Top 10 Most Listened To Songs

06 October 2025

1. Llantatón

oaxacadejuarez

2. Single

Beyoncé & Shakira 

3. No Crying

Yuridia

4. Stairway to Heaven

Led Zeppelin

5. Vasectomy

Vasectomy

6. April 16 / 20

RLGB

7. A Past

Life Camilo

8. Forgiving yourself, for what?

The Blue Angels

9. How Deep Is Your Love

Deep Keepers

10. Sandy

The Tourists

Enjoy free online radio streaming!

Note: A reliable internet connection, either 3G / 4G or WiFi, is required to listen to online radio. Be aware that some FM stations may not be operational if their broadcasts are unavailable at that moment.

History

World Radio Day: Celebrating the magic of the airwaves

Radio in Costa Rica: A History of Pioneers

- The history of radio in Costa Rica has its roots in the 1920s, when local enthusiasts began experimenting with this new technology. The undisputed pioneer was Amando Céspedes Marín, who on May 4, 1928 inaugurated TI4NRH in Heredia, becoming the fifth shortwave station in the world and the first in Latin America.

- Don Amando, as he was known, began his radio adventure by building a regenerative one-tube receiver on November 2, 1923. Fascinated by the voices that came from afar, he soon became a receiver manufacturer, producing some 800 devices to meet the growing local demand.

- In January 1927, Don Amando began regular AM transmissions with a five-watt transmitter, establishing Costa Rica's first radio station. Seeking to reach more distant audiences, he experimented with shortwave, and by 1928 he was already receiving reception reports from Panama and the United States. Its TI4NRH station gained international recognition, receiving and responding to more than 110,000 reports in 11 1/2 years of broadcasts.

- The development of radio in Costa Rica continued with the founding of Radio Universidad de Costa Rica on November 29, 1949, shortly after the Costa Rican Civil War of 1948. Over time, more stations, both commercial, educational, and religious, sprang up, forming the diverse radio landscape that characterizes the country today.

Five iconic Costa Rican radio stations

Within the framework of World Radio Day, it is important to recognize those stations that have left their mark on the Costa Rican radio landscape. These stations have not only survived the passage of time, but have become cultural references for generations of Costa Ricans, demonstrating the enduring importance of this means of communication in Costa Rican society.

1. Radio Monumental

Founded in the 1950s, Radio Monumental has become one of the pillars of Costa Rican broadcasting. Broadcasting on 93.5 FM and 670 AM, this station is recognized for its news, current affairs and sports programming. The old towers of Radio Monumental, located in Goicoechea, are considered a historical landmark that celebrates Costa Rica's rich history of radio broadcasting. The station is particularly known for its coverage of local and national sporting events, especially football, an extremely popular sport in the country.

2. Radio Columbia

With a prominent presence on the Costa Rican dial for decades, Radio Columbia broadcasts on 98.7 FM and has been one of the two most important network news and novela stations in Costa Rica. Its studio building, located on San Jose's main street, housed a live studio for the production of its popular drama shows. Over the years, Radio Columbia has maintained its commitment to quality information and entertainment, adapting to technological changes without losing its essence.

3. Radio Faro del Caribe

Founded on February 23, 1948 as the first evangelical Protestant radio station in Central America, Faro del Caribe has been a constant voice in the Costa Rican radio landscape. Broadcasting on 97.1 FM and 1080 AM, this religious station has maintained its mission of disseminating spiritual and educational content. In the 1970s and 1980s, Faro del Caribe was internationally known for its shortwave transmissions on 9645, 6175 and later 5055 kHz, which went surprisingly far despite using only two kilowatts of power.

4. Clock Radio

Founded as Radio Cristal by Roger Barahona in 1945, the station changed its name to Radio Reloj in 1958 when it modified its format to focus on news and community announcements with frequent timestamps. Roger's brothers, Isaac and Francisco, joined the broadcasting company, and Radio Reloj became one of Costa Rica's best-known radio voices for several decades. Although the original station no longer exists, its legacy continues through an FM music station called Momentos Reloj.

5. Radio Universidad de Costa Rica

Beginning its transmissions on November 29, 1949, shortly after the Costa Rican Civil War of 1948, Radio Universidad de Costa Rica was the first radio station of the University of Costa Rica. Currently broadcasting on 96.7 FM, this station has maintained its commitment to the dissemination of knowledge, culture and intellectual debate. As part of "Radioemisoras UCR", which also includes Radio U (101.9 FM) and Radio 870 UCR (AM), the university station has been fundamental in the training of generations of communicators and in the promotion of high-quality educational content.

World Radio Day: a tribute to an eternal medium

- World Radio Day invites us to reflect on the enduring importance of this medium in our society. Despite the emergence of new technologies and communication platforms, radio maintains its relevance as an accessible, immediate and close medium to communities.

- In Costa Rica, radio has witnessed and played a leading role in historic moments, has accompanied the development of the country and has served as a space for dialogue and cultural expression. The iconic stations mentioned are just a sample of the rich Costa Rican radio heritage that deserves to be celebrated and preserved.

- On this World Radio Day, we recognize not only the history and achievements of this medium, but also its potential to continue connecting people, spreading knowledge, and promoting cultural diversity in the future. Radio, with its unique ability to reach every corner and adapt to change, continues to be a fundamental voice in the Costa Rican and global media landscape.

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