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Find the best eSIM for Costa Rica

Compare 3,253 plans from 107 eSIM brands

About eSIMs in Costa Rica

Costa Rica has 3,253 eSIM plans from 107 providers on eSIMzee. 1,308 are made for Costa Rica alone, and 1,945 are regional or global plans that also work there. Fixed data allowances run from 100 MB to 500 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 730 days.

Prices start at $0.50, the median plan costs $34.99, the most expensive costs $1,295.21. 1,311 of them include 5G. The cheapest plan right now is from eSIM.DOG: 100 MB for 1 day at $0.50. The providers with the lowest starting prices are eSIM.DOG, Superalink, AirHub and eSIMflare.

Hotspot sharing is listed on 2,139 of the 3,253 plans, so filter for it if you want to share data with a laptop or a second phone. 828 plans are unlimited, so check each one's full-speed allowance before you buy. Compare the price per GB rather than the headline price, and choose a validity that matches the length of your trip. Confirm that your phone supports eSIM with our device checker, and install the plan over Wi-Fi before you travel.

All Costa Rica eSIM plans

All travel eSIM providers for Costa Rica

107 providers have eSIM plans for Costa Rica, listed by cheapest starting price.

Frequently asked questions about Costa Rica eSIMs

Which mobile networks do eSIM plans for Costa Rica use?

For plans made for Costa Rica alone, eSIM providers on eSIMzee name Claro, Liberty, Telefonica and Movistar as the local networks. Which network you connect to depends on the plan, so check the plan details before you buy.

How many travel eSIM brands and prepaid plans are available for Costa Rica?

eSIMzee lists 3,253 prepaid eSIM plans from 107 brands for Costa Rica. 1,308 are made for Costa Rica and 1,945 are regional or global plans that also cover it. Prices start at $0.50.

Are there unlimited data eSIM plans for Costa Rica?

Yes. 828 unlimited plans from 33 providers are listed for Costa Rica, priced from $2.01 to $391.48. The cheapest come from Abest eSIM (from $2.01), MicroEsim (from $2.18) and Gigago (from $2.90). Plans that publish a fair-use limit give 500 MB to 30 GB of full-speed data before slowing down to 128 kbps to 10.2 Mbps.

What is the cheapest eSIM for Costa Rica?

The cheapest Costa Rica eSIM right now is from eSIM.DOG: 100 MB for 1 day at $0.50. For comparison, the median plan costs $34.99.

Which eSIM has the most data for Costa Rica?

The largest fixed data allowance comes from iRoamly: 500 GB for 7 days at $84.00. 828 unlimited plans are listed separately.

Can I use hotspot or tethering with a Costa Rica eSIM?

Hotspot sharing is listed as allowed on 2,139 of the 3,253 plans for Costa Rica. Plans that do not say so may still allow it, so confirm with the provider before you buy.

Do I need a compatible phone to use an eSIM in Costa Rica?

Yes. Your phone must support eSIM and be network-unlocked to install a Costa Rica eSIM. Use the device checker to confirm your model before you buy.

Can I use one eSIM across several countries?

Yes. 1,945 of the 3,253 plans for Costa Rica are regional or global eSIMs that also work in other countries, so one plan can cover a multi-country trip. See North America eSIM plans or the multi-country eSIM page.