Costa Rica Travel eSIM
Prepaid Costa Rica data — no roaming charges, no SIM swap.
Plans & prices
Buy now — the plan activates when you land, not when you pay.
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Costa Rica
Nationwide data coverage
- 4G / LTE
- Hotspot
- Top-ups
- No ID needed
Coverage & network in Costa Rica
For Costa Rica, an eSIM is the boring, reliable option — one QR code before departure, local-network data on arrival, and a bill whose size you already know.
Plan sizes on this page run from short-stay allowances to remote-work territory. Count 100–200 MB a day for maps and messaging, and 1 GB an hour once video is involved.
Expect 4G/LTE rather than 5G in Costa Rica. That is plenty for maps, messaging, ride-hailing and streaming, and it is the technology with the widest footprint outside the main towns. Tethering is allowed on every Costa Rica plan, so a laptop or a travelling companion can share the connection.
Crossing borders on the same trip? The Latin America plan covers much of the region on one profile. Otherwise there are separate plans for French Guiana, Guatemala and Honduras.
How to install it
- 1
Buy in a minute
Pick a Costa Rica plan and pay. Your QR code arrives by email within minutes — no account, no shipping.
- 2
Install on Wi-Fi
Scan the code before you fly. The profile sits alongside your normal SIM and stays switched off until you need it.
- 3
Land connected
Turn on data roaming for the TravelNet line when you arrive. The plan starts counting down on that first connection, not at checkout.
Will my phone work?
You need an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone: an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or
newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship. Dial *#06# — if
an EID number is listed alongside the IMEI, the phone has an eSIM.
Travelling beyond Costa Rica?
One Latin America plan covers up to 17 countries from $6.49 — worth it from the third border.
- Latin America from $6.49 · up to 17 countries
- Global from $11.99 · up to 173 countries
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French Guiana
from $8.99 -
Guatemala
from $9.99 -
Honduras
from $9.99 -
Nicaragua
from $9.99
Planning a multi-country trip? Find the plans that cover every stop →
Costa Rica eSIM questions
Which network does the Costa Rica eSIM use?
We don't publish a single operator name for Costa Rica, because the profile can attach to more than one partner network and picks whichever is strongest where you are. In practice that means you get the best available signal rather than being locked to one operator's weak spots.
Will I get 5G in Costa Rica?
No. Costa Rica plans run on 4G/LTE, which is what the networks cover reliably. For maps, messaging, calls over data and streaming the difference is not something you'll notice.
How much data do I actually need for Costa Rica?
Count on 100–200 MB a day if you're mostly using maps and messaging, and 1 GB an hour once video is involved. Pick the plan one size up from your estimate — running out abroad costs more hassle than the size difference.
When does my Costa Rica plan start counting down?
When the eSIM first connects to a network in Costa Rica, not when you buy it. Install it at home a day or two before you fly — the validity period on the plan you choose runs from arrival, not from checkout.
Can I use my Costa Rica eSIM as a hotspot?
Yes. Tethering is enabled on every Costa Rica plan, so you can share the connection with a laptop, a tablet or someone travelling with you. Hotspot data comes out of the same allowance.
Can I keep my own phone number while I'm in Costa Rica?
Yes — that's the main reason to use an eSIM rather than a local SIM. Your home line stays active for calls, SMS and two-factor codes; the Costa Rica eSIM sits alongside it as a data-only line. Leave data roaming off for your home line to avoid a surprise bill.
Do I need to register or show a passport to use a Costa Rica eSIM?
No. The plan roams on partner networks, so there's no local SIM registration, no ID upload and no shop visit. You buy it, scan the QR code, and it works on arrival.
What happens if I run out of data in Costa Rica?
You can buy another Costa Rica plan from the same page and install it the same way. Plans marked as top-up capable can also be extended without a new QR code.
I'm also visiting French Guiana and Guatemala — do I need separate eSIMs?
Not necessarily. The Latin America plan covers much of the region including Costa Rica on a single profile. If Costa Rica is the bulk of the trip, a country plan is usually the better buy; if you're crossing several borders, the regional plan wins.
Will my phone work with a Costa Rica eSIM?
If it's an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship, almost certainly — and it must be carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06# and look for an EID number: if one is listed, the phone has an eSIM. Our compatibility list has the full set.