Costa Rica eSIM
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Travel eSIM for Costa Rica with coverage in Johannesburg, Terranova, Heredia, and more. Choose from 8 prepaid data plans from . Instant QR delivery, activate on arrival, and avoid roaming fees.
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How unlimited / day pass plans workLearn moreHide
"Unlimited" means a fixed high-speed allowance each day (e.g. 3GB/Day), not endless full-speed data. That amount resets every 24 hours. After you use it, you stay connected at reduced speeds under the fair-use policy.
Connected in under 2 minutes
No physical SIM card. No app downloads. Just an email and your phone.
Email arrives instantly
Your QR code and setup link land in your inbox the moment payment clears.
Scan the QR code
Open Settings → Add cellular plan → scan. Your phone does the rest.
Connect & explore
Activates the moment you land in Costa Rica. Keep your home number for calls.
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
Major airports
OR Tambo International Airport
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
Juan Santamaria International Airport
De Las Americas International Airport
D F Malan Airport
Louis Botha Airport
Tomas Guardia International Airport
Titograd Airport
Coverage networks
Costa Rica eSIM networks
Depending on the plan, Costa Rica eSIMs connect through partners such as 3G/4G/5G, Claro. Supported speeds include 4G — confirm exact partners on the plan you buy.
- 3G/4G/5G
- Claro
- 4G
Travel tips
Costa Rica connectivity tips
- San José and Pacific/Caribbean tourist corridors are strongest; remote rainforest lodges vary.
- Uber and maps matter for park day trips — download offline maps before long drives.
- Install before leaving SJO so navigation works on the first transfer.
How much data: Nature + beach trips commonly need 3–8 GB/week. Hotspotting for work from lodges needs a larger pack.
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Costa Rica connectivity guides
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Costa Rica Airport eSIM Guide: Connect When You Land (2026)
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Costa Rica eSIM questions
iwantesim Costa Rica eSIM plans start from $5.07 across 8 plan options. Prices update with the live catalog on this page.
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.
Depending on the plan, Costa Rica eSIMs often connect through partners such as 3G/4G/5G, Claro. Exact networks vary by plan — check plan details before you buy.
Nature + beach trips commonly need 3–8 GB/week. Hotspotting for work from lodges needs a larger pack.
For most travelers, the best Costa Rica eSIM is a prepaid plan that matches your trip length and data use — not an expensive unlimited day-pass you will not finish. iwantesim plans start from $5.07 with instant QR delivery. Compare live options on this page, or see how we differ from Airalo, Holafly, and Nomad.
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