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Costa Rica eSIM

9 plans · First network connection · From $1.70

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9 plans available

What you get

Connected in under 2 minutes

No physical SIM card. No app downloads. Just an email and your phone.

Step 1

Email arrives instantly

Your QR code and setup link land in your inbox the moment payment clears.

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Your eSIM is ready

support@iwantesim.com · just now

Step 2

Scan the QR code

Open Settings → Add cellular plan → scan. Your phone does the rest.

Step 3

Connect & explore

Activates the moment you land in Costa Rica. Keep your home number for calls.

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4G

Connected · Costa Rica

Where it works

Live the moment you land in Costa Rica

Activates when you connect on a supported network in Costa Rica. Major hubs below are examples from public airport data — your plan coverage follows the network list in plan details.

Cities

JohannesburgTerranovaHerediaSanto DomingoCape TownDurbanLiberiaPodgorica

Major airports

JNB

OR Tambo International Airport

Johannesburg· GautengMajor hub
OLB

Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport

Terranova· SardiniaMajor hub
SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

Heredia· AlajuelaMajor hub
SDQ

De Las Americas International Airport

Santo DomingoMajor hub
CPT

D F Malan Airport

Cape Town· Western CapeMajor hub
DUR

Louis Botha Airport

Durban· Kwazulu Natal
LIR

Tomas Guardia International Airport

Liberia· Guanacaste
TGD

Titograd Airport

Podgorica· Montenegro

Compatibility

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Most phones released after 2018 support eSIM. Check before purchasing — it takes 5 seconds.

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FAQ

Costa Rica eSIM questions

Most phones released after 2018 are eSIM-compatible — iPhone XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer. Check our compatibility list to confirm before purchasing.

Validity starts the moment you connect to a supported network in Costa Rica, not when you purchase. Buy ahead of time without worry.

Hotspot is not indicated for this plan. Choose another plan or contact support if you need tethering.

You can top up directly through our portal at any time. No need to buy a new plan.

Yes. eSIM-compatible phones support dual SIM. Keep your home number for calls and texts while using the eSIM for data abroad.

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