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Best eSIM for Costa Rica

Compare travel eSIM providers for Costa Rica and get online the moment you land.

eSIM options for Costa Rica

Plans and prices are shown live on each provider's site. We don't publish prices that can go stale.

Airalo

One of the largest eSIM stores, with country, regional and global plans for Costa Rica. Install via the Airalo app or a QR code.

See Airalo plans for Costa Rica

Yesim

Country plans for Costa Rica plus pay-as-you-go data, managed in the Yesim app.

See Yesim plans for Costa Rica

Saily

Data plans for Costa Rica from the team behind NordVPN, with built-in security features in the app.

See Saily plans for Costa Rica

GigSky

Worldwide and regional plans; useful if your trip covers several countries or a cruise.

See GigSky plans

Drimsim

Pay-per-use data in many countries, available as an eSIM or physical SIM.

See Drimsim plans
Local time nowAmerica/Costa_Rica
CurrencyCosta Rican colón (CRC)
Plugs & voltageA, B · 120 V
eSIM checkDial *#06# → EID shown?

Before you land in Costa Rica

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Setting up your Costa Rica eSIM

  1. Check your phone is unlocked and supports eSIM (dial *#06# and look for an EID).
  2. Buy a Costa Rica or regional plan and install it on Wi-Fi before you travel.
  3. On arrival, switch the eSIM line on, enable data roaming for that line only, and set it as your mobile-data line.
  4. Keep your home SIM on for calls/SMS if you need them, but turn off its data roaming.

FAQ

What is the best eSIM for Costa Rica?

It depends on how long you're staying and how much data you need. Airalo, Yesim and Saily all sell Costa Rica plans; compare their live prices and data caps using the links on this page, and check that unlimited plans don't have a low daily speed cap.

Do I need an eSIM or a local SIM in Costa Rica?

An eSIM is easiest if your phone supports it: you can install it before you leave and be online as soon as you land in Costa Rica. A physical local SIM can be cheaper for long stays but usually means a shop visit and ID.

When should I install my eSIM for Costa Rica?

Install it at home on Wi-Fi a day or two before departure, but only switch the line on (and enable its data roaming) when you arrive, so the plan's validity doesn't start early.

What currency, plug and time zone does Costa Rica use?

Costa Rica uses the Costa Rican colón (CRC). Plug types and voltage: A, B · 120 V. Local time zone: America/Costa_Rica.

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