eSIM plans for Costa Rica
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A Costa Rica travel eSIM from Nycesim.io gets you online the minute you land, no roaming charges and no SIM card to swap. 7 plans cover Costa Rica, starting at $9.92, with up to 20 GB of data and validity up to 30 days. Buy online, get your QR code by email, and scan to connect.
Costa Rica 2GB/Day
Costa Rica 1GB 7Days
Costa Rica 3GB 15Days
Costa Rica 3GB 30Days
Costa Rica 5GB 30Days
Costa Rica 10GB 30Days
Costa Rica 20GB 30Days
Mobile networks in Costa Rica
In Costa Rica, your Nycesim.io eSIM connects to Claro on 5G, selecting the strongest available signal automatically. Personal hotspot & tethering is supported.
Using an eSIM in Costa Rica
- • Works on any eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone.
- • Data-only, keep your own number for calls and texts.
- • Activates on arrival; validity starts on first connection in Costa Rica.
- • Delivered instantly by email as a QR code, nothing to ship.
Costa Rica eSIM, FAQ
Do I need an eSIM for Costa Rica?
If you want mobile data in Costa Rica without paying expensive roaming fees, a travel eSIM is the easiest option. You install it before you leave and it connects automatically when you arrive.
Will my phone work with a Costa Rica eSIM?
Yes, as long as your phone is eSIM-capable and carrier-unlocked. Most phones from 2018 onward qualify (iPhone XR/XS and newer, recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel). Dial *#06#, if you see an EID, you're good to go.
When does my Costa Rica eSIM start?
Your validity period begins the first time the eSIM connects to a network in Costa Rica, not when you buy it. Install it before you travel and it activates on arrival.
Can I keep my phone number in Costa Rica?
Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM and is data-only, so you keep your home number for calls and texts while using Nycesim.io's eSIM for data in Costa Rica.
Which mobile network does the eSIM use in Costa Rica?
In Costa Rica, your Nycesim.io eSIM connects to Claro on 5G. Your phone automatically selects the strongest available signal, and personal hotspot / tethering is supported.