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eSIM Costa Rica
Instantaneous mobile data for island getaways, cloud-forest trails, and capital streets
Choose a Costa Rica eSIM plan
Choose the perfect plan for your Costa Rica adventure
1 GB
7 Days- 1 GB Internet
- Wi-Fi Hotspot Allowed
- Instant Activation
- Validity Starting on First Use
3 GB
30 Days- 3 GB Internet
- Wi-Fi Hotspot Allowed
- Instant Activation
- Validity Starting on First Use
5 GB
30 Days- 5 GB Internet
- Wi-Fi Hotspot Allowed
- Instant Activation
- Validity Starting on First Use
10 GB
30 Days- 10 GB Internet
- Wi-Fi Hotspot Allowed
- Instant Activation
- Validity Starting on First Use
All plans include 4G/5G coverage across Costa Rica • No contracts • Instant Activation
Why travelers choose Esimy
- No contracts
- 24-hour days, counted from your first connection at your destination
- Add data to the same eSIM anytime
- Wi-Fi hotspot: Allowed on all plans
Before you buy your Costa Rica eSIM
Is my phone compatible?
Quick check: dial *#06# on your phone. If an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. It also needs to be carrier-unlocked.
How much data do I need?
A rough estimate based on typical use. Video and hotspot use the most data.
Digital Travel Information for Costa Rica: From Cloud Forests to Caribbean Shores
We partner with the country’s three nationwide networks Kölbi (ICE), Liberty (Movistar) and Claro for strong signals in cities, beach towns, and national parks.
Buy your Costa Rica eSIM now and activate it anywhere in the world.
Costa Rica eSIM at a glance
- Networks
- Liberty, Claro
- Speed
- 4G/LTE, 5G where available
- Plans
- 5 · from 7.49 €
- Validity
- 7–30 days 24-hour days, counted from your first connection at your destination
- Wi-Fi hotspot
- Allowed on all plans
- Calls & SMS
- Data only
- Top-up
- Add data to the same eSIM anytime No new QR code needed
- Delivery
- Instant delivery by email and in the Esimy app
- Refunds
- Within 30 days of purchase if the QR code hasn't been scanned Refund policy
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Need help with your Costa Rica eSIM?
Real people, 24/7Message our support team on WhatsApp or by email. We help with installation, activation and connection problems, day and night.
How Esimy Works?
Select a Package
Choose from range of multiple countries/packages.
Scan QR Code with instructions received over your email
Easy activation with email details or our intuitive website dashboard.
Ready for travel!
Have the best trip possible without internet hassles.
Manage your eSIM with the Esimy App
Install, activate, and track your data — all from your phone.
- Add data to the same eSIM anytime
- Free 1 GB on every app order of 3 GB or more
- Send eSIMs as gifts and redeem the ones you receive
- Get notified about your data usage
- 5% back in your Esimy Wallet on every order
- Invite friends: €3 for you and €3 for them
Get it now
Available on the App Store and Google Play
eSIM vs Physical SIM Card in Costa Rica
Compare the benefits of using an eSIM data plan versus a traditional SIM card for international travel to Costa Rica.
Costa Rica Travel & Connectivity Guide
Explore, Experience, and Stay Online Anywhere in Costa Rica
Why Travelers Choose Esimy Costa Rica
- Instant email delivery — scan and surf in minutes
- Reliable coverage in urban hubs, coastal resorts & rainforests
- No contracts, no local registration, prepaid only
- Mobile-hotspot / tethering included
- Perfect for eco-tourists, digital nomads & cruise passengers
How Esimy Works
- Choose a Plan – Match data to trip length
- Scan the QR Code – Arrives instantly by email
- Go Online – Stay connected across Costa Rica in seconds
Top Coverage Areas
San José, Liberia, Tamarindo, Jacó, Manuel Antonio, La Fortuna (Arenal), Monteverde, Puerto Viejo, Tortuguero, and Inter-American Highway corridors
Network Partners
Telefonica Costa Rica
Tourist Highlights
Navigate volcano hikes, stream sloth encounters, share zip-line videos, or coordinate dive trips in Cahuita—without roaming shock
Best experience
Book shuttles, translate menus, check surf forecasts, and use Google Maps offline cache for back-road drives
Cruise / Transit Tip
Activate before docking in Colón or Puntarenas to skip port-side SIM stalls
Support
24 / 7 multilingual live chat & email assistance
eSIM FAQs
Common questions about using eSIM in Costa Rica
Does eSIM work in Costa Rica? Visitor’s complete guide 2026
Yes — eSIM works in Costa Rica in 2026 on Costa Rica’s mobile networks (Kölbi/ICE, Liberty/Movistar, Claro). An international eSIM like Esimy connects you to Costa Rica 4G/5G the moment you land — no SIM swap, no Costa Rican ID registration, no kiosk visit.
What “eSIM works in Costa Rica” actually means: any eSIM-capable phone (iPhone XS+, Pixel 3+, Galaxy S20+) installs an Esimy Costa Rica eSIM as a second line. Your phone connects to local Costa Rican networks via international roaming infrastructure — same way it would if you were roaming with your home carrier — but at Esimy’s flat single-country pricing instead of expensive home-carrier roaming fees.
Coverage you can expect: reliable 4G/5G in San José, Liberia, Tamarindo, Jacó, Manuel Antonio, La Fortuna (Arenal), Monteverde and along the Inter-American Highway. Some remote rainforest areas may drop to 3G — same as for any provider.
How to confirm before you buy: dial *#06# on your phone — if you see an “EID” alongside your IMEI, your phone supports eSIM. Order an Esimy Costa Rica plan from esimy.net (starting from €7.49 / 1 GB / 7 days), install before flying, switch on data when you land. Connection time: typically 30 seconds.
Best eSIM for Costa Rica — travel guide 2026
The best eSIM for Costa Rica travel in 2026 is Esimy — single-country Costa Rica plans starting from €7.49 / 1 GB / 7 days, with 4G/5G coverage on Costa Rica’s mobile networks via Kölbi (ICE), Liberty (Movistar) and Claro. No SIM swap, no roaming surcharge, no airport SIM hunt.
Esimy Costa Rica single-country plans: €7.49 / 1 GB / 7 days, €17.99 / 3 GB / 30 days, €26.49 / 5 GB / 30 days, €34.99 / 10 GB / 30 days, €44.99 / 20 GB / 30 days. Ideal for 1- to 4-week trips covering San José, Liberia, Tamarindo, Manuel Antonio, La Fortuna (Arenal) and Monteverde. Hotspot/tethering included on every plan.
Why Esimy beats picking up a local SIM at the airport: Costa Rican local SIMs typically require ID registration, are mainly available at airport kiosks with surge pricing, and you have to find a carrier store to top up. With Esimy, the QR code arrives in your inbox before you fly — install on the plane, switch on data when you land at Juan Santamaría International (SJO).
Why Esimy specifically for Costa Rica: Esimy connects to Kölbi (ICE), Liberty (Movistar) and Claro for solid 4G/5G coverage in cities, beach towns and national parks. 5% cashback in Loyalty Points (1,000 points = €1) on every purchase, no expiration. 24/7 multilingual support. Top up directly from the Esimy app mid-trip.
