The eTravelSim Costa Rica eSIM runs on Telefonica (4G and LTE data). Plans start at $4.50 and go up to $69.99. 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.
- 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.
| Plan | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Unlimited - 5 Days | $15.99 |
| Unlimited - 7 Days | $19.99 |
| Unlimited - 15 Days | $39.99 |
| Unlimited - 30 Days | $69.99 |
| 1 GB - 7 Days | $4.50 |
| 2 GB - 15 Days | $6.50 |
| 3 GB - 30 Days | $8.50 |
| 5 GB - 30 Days | $9.99 |
| 10 GB - 30 Days | $16.99 |
| 20 GB - 30 Days | $25.99 |
| 50 GB - 30 Days | $59.99 |
Which plan fits your trip
A week: 1 GB for 7 days is $4.50, or Unlimited for 5 days is $15.99 and for 7 days is $19.99.
Two weeks: 2 GB for 15 days is $6.50, or Unlimited for 15 days is $39.99.
A month: 3 GB is $8.50, 5 GB is $9.99, 10 GB is $16.99, 20 GB is $25.99 and 50 GB is $59.99. Unlimited for 30 days is $69.99.
Hotspot: allowed, so you can share data with a travel companion.
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. Hotspot is allowed on this eSIM.
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.