Bitcoin Hosting in Costa Rica: VPS, Dedicated, and Colocation
April 7, 2026
Rodrigo Fernández
Director of Infrastructure
Bitcoin hosting in Costa Rica means running VPS, dedicated servers, or colocated hardware with a provider that accepts Bitcoin and Lightning for invoices, operates in a named jurisdiction, and has done so since 2013 — when CR Servers became the first company in Costa Rica to accept Bitcoin for business payments. Infrastructure runs on our equipment in rack space at the country's primary telecom carrier facility in San José.
Teams choose Costa Rica for Bitcoin workloads when they want predictable monthly hosting, operators they can reach, and offshore backup options for Lightning or self-custody setups — without pretending a hyperscaler region is the same as local metal.
What CR Servers offers for Bitcoin operators
| Service | Starting price | Typical Bitcoin use case |
|---|---|---|
| VPS | $11.99/mo | Nodes, apps, staging, smaller services |
| Dedicated servers | $89/mo | High-traffic sites, heavy databases, full isolation |
| Colocation | $150/mo per 1U | Your own hardware, maximum control |
| Dedicated bandwidth | Quote | High egress, custom routing |
Every tier can be paid with Bitcoin or Lightning when enabled on your account. A configured discount may apply on eligible renewals — see checkout or ask sales for current terms.
Why host Bitcoin-related workloads in Costa Rica
Jurisdiction you can explain
Costa Rica offers a known legal environment and data-protection framework (Laws 7975 and 8968) that international teams can document for compliance reviews — different from “region=us-east-1” on a cloud console.
Payments that match the stack
Bitcoin-native businesses often want incoming and outgoing value in the same rail. CR Servers has accepted Bitcoin since mid-2013 — documented in local press — and supports Lightning for low-fee settlement.
Infrastructure facts (not hype)
- Rack space in Costa Rica's primary telecom carrier data center — we lease space; the operator runs the building
- Submarine cable access: ARCOS-1, AMX-1, PAC, TAM-1
- 99.9% uptime SLA on VPS and dedicated plans
- Bilingual support from San José — not anonymous offshore tickets
Common Bitcoin hosting scenarios
Lightning and full nodes
Operators run VPS or dedicated tiers for Bitcoin Core, LND, or application stacks. For disaster recovery, see our guide on offshore backups for Lightning nodes — Costa Rica is a practical secondary jurisdiction for many Americas-based teams.
Business sites that accept Bitcoin
If you sell services globally, pairing hosting in Costa Rica with accepting Bitcoin payments keeps infrastructure and treasury philosophy aligned. Read our Bitcoin adoption case study for how we implemented it internally.
Colocation for your own metal
Bring your servers when you need physical control, custom firmware, or hardware security modules. Published rack rates start at $150/month per 1U — details in our colocation guide.
Bitcoin vs traditional hosting payments
| Factor | Bitcoin / Lightning | Cards / wire |
|---|---|---|
| Chargebacks | None — final settlement | Chargeback risk on cards |
| Cross-border | No SWIFT dependency | Bank delays and fees |
| Privacy | Self-custody options | Processor and bank in loop |
| Fit for hosting | Matches irreversible service delivery | Common default |
We use Bitcoin only in marketing and product copy — not “crypto,” altcoins, or generic Web3 language.
VPS tiers for Bitcoin workloads (2026)
| Plan | Monthly | vCPU | RAM | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR Tiny | $11.99 | 1 | 1 GB | 15 GB |
| CR Small | $15.99 | 2 | 2 GB | 30 GB |
| CR Medium | $19.99 | 4 | 4 GB | 45 GB |
| CR Large | $39.99 | 6 | 8 GB | 80 GB |
| CR XLarge | $59.99 | 8 | 12 GB | 120 GB |
| CR XXLarge | $99.99 | 12 | 16 GB | 180 GB |
FAQs
Does CR Servers accept Bitcoin for all hosting products?
Yes — shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, and colocation can be paid with Bitcoin or Lightning when enabled on your account.
Is CR Servers a “Bitcoin-only” host?
No. We serve Costa Rica SMBs and international infra buyers on traditional payment rails too. Bitcoin is a factual differentiator for EN audiences and operators who want it — not the whole brand.
Where are servers physically located?
On CR Servers equipment in leased rack space at Costa Rica's primary telecom carrier facility in San José.
Can I colocate my own Bitcoin mining or node hardware?
Colocation is for standard rack-mounted IT equipment we can power and secure in our footprint. Discuss form factor, draw, and compliance with sales before shipping — not every workload fits colocation policy.
Related reading
- CR Servers Bitcoin case study
- Offshore backups for Lightning nodes
- Accepting Bitcoin payments online
- VPS vs dedicated servers in Costa Rica
🔗 Contact our team to scope VPS, dedicated, or colocation for your Bitcoin stack.