Does an eSIM work in Costa Rica?

Yes. All major carriers in Costa Rica support eSIM on tourist devices. You install the profile at home via QR code, and your phone connects automatically when you land.

How much does an eSIM for Costa Rica cost?

Plans for Costa Rica start at $0.51 on esimchart. Prices scale up with data volume and validity. We list every active plan above, sorted by $/GB so you can spot the best deal at a glance.

Is 5G available with an eSIM in Costa Rica?

Yes — selected plans for Costa Rica include 5G access on the partner carrier's network in major cities. Look for the 5G tag on each plan above.

Do I need voice/SMS or is data enough?

For 95% of travelers data is enough — calls go through WhatsApp, FaceTime or Signal. If you specifically need a local phone number, filter for plans with the voice flag.

Can I tether or use the eSIM as a hotspot?

Most Costa Rica plans on esimchart support hotspot/tethering. We tag hotspot-capable plans clearly so you can filter by that feature.

How do I pay and is there a markup?

You buy directly from the provider at the same price shown on their website. esimchart earns a commission from the provider — there is zero markup for you.

How long does activation take in Costa Rica?

Activation is typically under 90 seconds. Buy a plan, scan the QR code with your phone, enable Data Roaming on the new eSIM line, and you're online when you land in Costa Rica.

eSIM Costa Rica 2026 · 683 plans from $0.51 compared

BEST DEAL

Roamify

Verifizierter Anbieter

Walk the line - North America 100 GB - 30 Days

Walk the line - North AmericaSofort-Aktivierung

HotspotQR in 30s

100GBDaten

30dLaufzeit

$65.00

$0.65 / GB

eSIM Costa Rica 2026 · 683 plans compared

Beste Costa Rica eSIM-Tarife

Walk the line - North America 100 GB - 30 Days

eSIM Latin America (7 Countries) - 1 Day / Daily 500MB

eSIM Costa Rica - 1 Day / Daily 500MB

eSIM America (20 Destinations) - 1 Day / Daily 500MB

Costa Rica Unlimited (500 MB/day, then 512 Kbps) 1 Day

eSIM Latin America (7 Countries) - 1 Day / Daily 1GB

eSIM America (20 Destinations) - 1 Day / Daily 1GB

eSIM Costa Rica - 1 Day / Daily 1GB

eSIM Costa Rica - 2 Days / Daily 500MB

Costa Rica Unlimited (1 GB/day, then 512 Kbps) 1 Day

eSIM Global (108 Destinations) - 7 Days / Total 1GB

eSIM Latin America (7 Countries) - 3 Days / Daily 500MB

Global Plus Unlimited Data - 1 Days

Costa Rica Unlimited Data - 1 Days

eSIM Costa Rica - 3 Days / Daily 500MB

eSIM America (20 Destinations) - 3 Days / Daily 500MB

eSIM Latin America & Caribbean (33 Countries) - 1 Day / Daily 1GB

eSIM Costa Rica - 2 Days / Daily 1GB

eSIM Latin America (7 Countries) - 1 Day / Daily 3GB

eSIM America (20 Destinations) - 1 Day / Daily 2GB

Common questions about eSIMs in Costa Rica