The ETravelSim Costa Rica eSIM runs on Telefonica (4G and LTE data). See the table below for current prices. It is delivered by email, installs by QR code, needs no documents and is data-only. There are eleven plans, including Unlimited for 5, 7, 15 or 30 days.
What the Costa Rica eSIM includes
- Network: Telefonica.
- Data: prepaid data only. There is no local phone number and no calling on the plan.
- Hotspot: allowed on GB plans only. Hotspot is not available on Unlimited plans.
- Delivery and setup: sent to your email straight after purchase. Install it by scanning the QR code or entering the details by hand. It activates automatically once installed.
- Paperwork: none. No documents are required.
Plans and prices
Prices below are the plans on the Costa Rica eSIM page. They can change, so the plan page always shows the current price.
These are the current plans. Prices are shown automatically in your currency; choose a plan to go straight to it.
| Plan | Price | Choose |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited - 5 Days | €14,95 |
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| Unlimited - 7 Days | €18,95 |
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| Unlimited - 15 Days | €36,95 |
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| Unlimited - 30 Days | €63,95 | Choose |
| 1 GB - 7 Days | €4,95 | Choose |
| 2 GB - 15 Days | €5,95 | Choose |
| 3 GB - 30 Days | €7,95 | Choose |
| 5 GB - 30 Days | €9,95 | Choose |
| 10 GB - 30 Days | €15,95 | Choose |
| 20 GB - 30 Days | €23,95 |
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| 50 GB - 30 Days | €54,95 | Choose |
Which plan fits your trip
A week: 1 GB for 7 days, or Unlimited for 5 or 7 days.
Two weeks: 2 GB for 15 days, or Unlimited for 15 days.
A month: 3 GB, 5 GB, 10 GB, 20 GB or 50 GB for 30 days, or Unlimited for 30 days.
Hotspot: if you want to share data with a travel companion, choose a GB plan. Hotspot is not available on Unlimited plans.
Fair use: On Unlimited plans the speed reduces to 1 Mbps after 2 GB of data per day. The speed resets the next day. This is lower than some other ETravelSim countries, so choose a larger limited plan if you need steady speed all day.
Before you buy
- Check your phone first. The phone must be unlocked and eSIM-enabled. Check your model before you buy, because an eSIM cannot be installed on a phone that does not support it.
- Keep your home SIM for calls and texts. This eSIM is for data, so keep your physical SIM active for calls and bank messages, and use the eSIM for data.
- Install before you fly if you can. The eSIM arrives by email, so you can set it up on Wi-Fi at home and have data when you land.
For help choosing between a country plan, a regional plan and a global plan, see our travel eSIM guide.
Questions
Can I install the eSIM before I travel? Yes. It is delivered by email straight after purchase, and you can install it before your flight.
Which network does it use? Telefonica.
Do I need documents to activate it? No. No documents are required.
Can I use hotspot? Yes, on GB plans. Hotspot is not available on Unlimited plans.
How much high-speed data does Unlimited give per day? 2 GB per day. After that the speed drops to 1 Mbps until it resets the next day.