Find the best eSIM for Costa Rica
Compare 3,773 plans from 82 eSIM brands · from $0.50
1 GB list price before coupons: $1.29 on Nov 2 — its 30-day low
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MicroEsim Hotspot Save $0.22 Why use an eSIM in Costa Rica?
How to set up a Costa Rica eSIM in 3 steps
Install before you fly over Wi-Fi — your data allowance only starts when you arrive and connect to a local network.
How much data do you need for a Costa Rica trip?
Planning data for Costa Rica? For a typical week of maps, messaging, social media and the occasional video, 5–10 GB is plenty. Light users checking email and directions can get by on 1–3 GB, while remote workers, heavy streamers or anyone tethering a laptop should look at 20 GB or an unlimited plan. Because plans are cheap, it is usually worth sizing up a tier rather than risk running out mid-trip. Our guide to sizing a travel data plan breaks the numbers down by trip type.
Single-country vs regional eSIMs
If Costa Rica is your only stop, a single-country plan gives the best price per GB. Visiting neighbouring countries on the same trip? A regional plan covers many countries on one eSIM — slightly pricier per GB, but you skip buying a second SIM at the border. We compare the two head-to-head in local vs regional eSIM plans.
eSIM vs roaming vs a physical SIM
In Costa Rica, carrier roaming is the most expensive option and often metered by the day. A physical tourist SIM means queueing at the airport and swapping out your home number. An eSIM keeps your regular number active for calls and texts while a second data line handles the internet — installed in minutes, before you even leave home. See the full cost breakdown in eSIM vs physical SIM vs roaming.
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Costa Rica eSIM — quick answers
What is the best eSIM for Costa Rica?
The current value pick is Maya Mobile Costa Rica · 150 GB · 30 days, shown at $44.99 ($0.30/GB).
What is the cheapest eSIM for Costa Rica?
The cheapest currently available Costa Rica plan is eSIM.dog Costa Rica · 500 MB · 1 day · 5G at $0.50.
Are coupon discounts included in the prices?
Yes, where a provider has an unconditional coupon: its best code is already taken off its Costa Rica plan prices before the click-through (one code per provider, never stacked). Some of our links add the code at checkout; for others, the provider's page shows the code to enter, so check it went in before you pay. Codes shown with a condition (a minimum spend, cashback, buying two plans) are never included in these prices. The Apply promo codes toggle above the table switches between coupon-applied and original prices.
Can I use hotspot with Costa Rica eSIM plans?
Hotspot support is shown on every Costa Rica plan row when the provider data includes it — filter the table by hotspot to see only tethering-friendly plans, and confirm the final policy at provider checkout.
Which mobile networks operate in Costa Rica?
Local network partners vary by provider. Check the provider checkout page for the exact roaming network before buying a Costa Rica eSIM.
Should I install my eSIM before arriving in Costa Rica?
Usually yes. Download your Costa Rica eSIM profile on reliable Wi-Fi before you fly, then follow the provider's activation steps on arrival — most plans only start their validity when you first connect to a Costa Rica network.
How much does 1GB of eSIM data cost in Costa Rica?
Right now, 1GB of travel eSIM data for Costa Rica starts at $1.23. We compare 3,773 live plans from 82 providers, each re-checked weekly against the provider's own catalogue (latest sync Nov 2, 2026).
What's the lowest-priced data plan for a trip to Costa Rica?
The cheapest eSIM plan for Costa Rica currently starts at $0.50 (price last synced Nov 1, 2026). Smaller plans suit short stays — use the trip filter above to match your days and data needs.
Do Costa Rica travel eSIMs allow tethering?
Yes — 68 of the 82 providers selling Costa Rica plans allow hotspot/tethering on at least some plans (as of the Nov 2, 2026 price sync). Use the Hotspot filter above to see only those plans.
Are there unlimited data eSIMs for Costa Rica?
Yes — 164 unlimited plans are currently available for Costa Rica, starting at $3.51. Note that "unlimited" plans often apply fair-use speed caps; check each plan's terms.