Fastest DNS for Gaming in Costa Rica
96 public DNS servers tested for gaming performance in Costa Rica.
Updated May 2026 · Data from live monitoring
Test DNS Speed From Costa Rica
Run a real-time benchmark against 24+ DNS servers from your location in Costa Rica. Find the fastest one for your network.
Run DNS Gaming BenchmarkTop DNS Servers in Costa Rica for Gaming
These are the highest-reliability DNS servers located in Costa Rica, ranked by uptime from our monitoring network.
| IP Address | Provider | Reliability | DNSSEC | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
168.228.51.197
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Cooperativa de Electrificacion Rural de San Carlos R.L. Coopelesca R.L. | 100% | Yes | OK | |
38.210.161.48
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Comunicaciones Metropolitanas METROCOM, S.A. | 96% | Yes | OK | |
190.123.137.166
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Worldcom de Costa Rica, S.A. | 96% | Yes | OK | |
190.0.224.21
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Server Lodge S.A. | 96% | Yes | OK | |
181.78.56.3
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UFINET PANAMA S.A. | 96% | No | OK | |
181.78.114.129
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UFINET PANAMA S.A. | 96% | No | OK | |
181.193.134.54
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Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad y Telecom. | 96% | No | OK | |
181.193.123.185
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Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad y Telecom. | 96% | No | OK | |
181.193.33.230
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Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad y Telecom. | 96% | No | OK | |
181.193.29.34
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Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad y Telecom. | 96% | No | OK |
Global DNS Providers
These global anycast DNS providers have points of presence worldwide and are popular among gamers for their reliability and speed.
| Provider | Primary | Secondary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare | 1.1.1.1 |
1.0.0.1 |
|
| Google DNS | 8.8.8.8 |
8.8.4.4 |
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| Quad9 | 9.9.9.9 |
149.112.112.112 |
|
| OpenDNS | 208.67.222.222 |
208.67.220.220 |
|
| AdGuard DNS | 94.140.14.14 |
94.140.15.15 |
DNS Setup Guides by Platform
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest DNS server in Costa Rica?
The fastest DNS server depends on your ISP and location within Costa Rica. Local ISP DNS servers often have the lowest latency, but global anycast providers like Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) and Google (8.8.8.8) are competitive due to nearby points of presence. Run a benchmark from your location to find the best option.
Does changing DNS reduce gaming ping in Costa Rica?
Changing DNS does not directly reduce in-game ping, since game traffic uses IP addresses after the initial DNS lookup. However, faster DNS resolution improves matchmaking speed, reduces connection timeouts, and speeds up game updates. The difference is most noticeable during initial connections.
Should I use local or global DNS servers for gaming in Costa Rica?
Both have advantages. Local servers in Costa Rica may resolve regional domains faster, while global anycast providers like Cloudflare have edge servers nearby and offer higher reliability. For gaming, reliability matters most — a server that drops queries causes connection failures.
How many public DNS servers are available in Costa Rica?
We currently monitor 96 live public DNS servers in Costa Rica. This includes ISP resolvers and global providers with local presence. Check our country page for the full list.