Web infrastructure in Costa Rica
Costa Rica has established itself as a growing hub for web hosting in Central America, with 6 data centers, 9 providers, and 3 internet exchange points. The country's strategic location and improving infrastructure attract both local and international businesses. San Jose hosts the majority of data center facilities and the busiest IXP, CRIX.
The Costa Rica hosting landscape
Navégalo is the leading operator with 2 facilities, while other providers like ADN Solutions S.A. (Rokru Int.), American Data Networks, Cyberfuel, and CRIX each operate one. The largest IXP, CRIX, connects 45 networks in San Jose, facilitating efficient local traffic exchange. Smaller exchanges include IXP INFOCOM also in San Jose and Navégalo IXPCR.
Data centers are concentrated in the Greater Metropolitan Area, with San Jose having 2 facilities, and Sabana Sur, Santa Ana, Alajuela, and Guachipelin each hosting one. Enterprises and cloud providers seeking low-latency connectivity to Central and South America choose Costa Rica for its stable power grid and skilled workforce.
Key facts
- Costa Rica has 6 data centers, 9 providers, and 3 IXPs.
- Navégalo operates 2 data centers, more than any other provider.
- CRIX in San Jose is the largest IXP with 45 connected networks.
- San Jose has 2 data center facilities, the most in the country.
- Other data center hubs include Sabana Sur, Santa Ana, Alajuela, and Guachipelin.
- IXP INFOCOM connects 1 network, and Navégalo IXPCR is also in San Jose.
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