Costa Rica eSIM guide
1 network · 5 data plans from $5.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- CLARO 4G
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $5.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $1.80/GB
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $5.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $9.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $35.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $9.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $18.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $35.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $18.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $23.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $35.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $23.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $35.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $35.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Costa Rica
The Costa Rica eSIM connects to CLARO. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in Costa Rica
- SJO San José Juan Santamaría
- LIR Liberia Guanacaste
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Costa Rica.
City guides in Costa Rica
Visiting more than Costa Rica?
These regional eSIMs include Costa Rica. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Costa Rica eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $23.99.
All 5 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $5.99 | $0.86 | $5.99 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $9.99 | $0.33 | $3.33 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $18.99 | $0.63 | $3.80 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $23.99 | $0.80 | $2.40 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $35.99 | $1.20 | $1.80 |
Questions about Costa Rica
Which networks does the Costa Rica eSIM use?
The Costa Rica eSIM connects to CLARO. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in Costa Rica?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $18.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Costa Rica?
Not at the moment. The largest plan is 20 GB · 30 days for $35.99, and you can top up whenever you choose.
Do Costa Rica plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Costa Rica?
The main international airports are San José Juan Santamaría (SJO), Liberia Guanacaste (LIR).
Does a regional eSIM cover Costa Rica?
Yes. Latin America and Global include Costa Rica. The smallest, Latin America, covers 17 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.