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Costa Rica eSIM
Claro 4GLIBERTY 4G
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Costa Rica
5 GB · 30 days
Total
€9.69
Buy eSIM data plans for Costa Rica
A Costa Rica eSIM is a prepaid mobile-data plan for your trip. Install it on a compatible, carrier-unlocked phone before departure, then select it as your data line within the plan's coverage area.
A Costa Rica eSIM is a data-only plan that switches on the moment you land, with no plastic SIM and no roaming surprises. Step off the plane at San José's Juan Santamaría International Airport already online and tap into local networks Claro (4G) and LIBERTY (4G) the instant you reach the terminal. Skip the kiosk queues, pull up your maps, message your hosts and book a ride before your bags reach the carousel. From the central valley to the coast, you stay connected for navigation, translation and messaging across a country built for slow, scenic travel between volcanoes, rainforests and beaches.
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How eSIM works in Costa Rica
Choose a data plan for Costa Rica, install the eSIM over reliable Wi-Fi before your trip, and follow the selected plan’s activation instructions. Your regular SIM can stay in your phone, while the eSIM gives you mobile data for travel apps, messaging, maps and browsing.
Install your eSIM
Scan the QR or auto-install in the app — no physical SIM.
Land & connect
Data activates on first connection at your destination.
What you can do with 5 GB
In total, a 5 GB data allowance covers roughly 1,700 shared photos, 83 hours of social media and browsing, 15 hours of video calls, 63 hours of music streaming, or about 1000 hours of maps and navigation. Messaging apps barely use data.
- ≈ 1000 hrsMaps & navigation
- UnlimitedMessages
- ≈ 1,700Photos shared
- ≈ 83 hrsSocial & browsing
- ≈ 15 hrsVideo calls
- ≈ 63 hrsMusic streaming
Important cities in Costa Rica
San José · City guide
San José
San José is where most journeys start and where coverage in the centre is at its strongest. A San José eSIM helps you find the National Theatre, navigate the central markets and look up opening times for the museums without burning through roaming. Use mobile data to compare routes, translate a menu and message your hosts as you settle into the rhythm of the capital.
San José eSIM — online before you land →La Fortuna · City guide
La Fortuna
La Fortuna sits beneath the Arenal Volcano and is the launch point for the hot springs and rainforest trails. In town the signal is usually reliable, but expect it to thin out on the trails, so download maps before you head into the green. A data plan for La Fortuna lets you book a soak, check trail conditions and share volcano views the moment you're back in range.
La Fortuna eSIM — online before you land →Manuel Antonio · City guide
Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio pairs the beaches with a compact national park famous for its coastal wildlife. Coverage is solid around the town and beachfront but can drop off deeper inside the park, so cache your maps first. A Manuel Antonio eSIM keeps you posting wildlife clips, checking the tide and pinning a meeting spot on the sand while you stay connected between swims.
Manuel Antonio eSIM — online before you land →Monteverde · City guide
Monteverde
Monteverde draws travellers up into the cloud forest for the hanging bridges and the zip-line tours. The damp, high terrain means coverage can be patchy once you leave the village, so plan your bookings and offline maps in advance. A data plan for Monteverde is handy for confirming tour times and sending photos from the hanging bridges the moment you reconnect.
Monteverde eSIM — online before you land →Why Horizon
Why choose our eSIM for Costa Rica
An eSIM gives you mobile data the moment you land in Costa Rica, so you skip roaming fees and never lose your way on the long, winding drives between coasts. For diaspora travellers visiting family or first-timers chasing volcanoes and beaches, it's the simplest way to stay connected without hunting for a shop.
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Frequently asked questions
Which mobile networks does the Costa Rica eSIM use?
Your Costa Rica eSIM connects to local networks Claro (4G) and LIBERTY (4G), automatically picking the stronger signal wherever you are. Coverage is reliable across city centres and most towns; expect it to vary in remote jungle and inside national parks.
How good is coverage between volcanoes, rainforests and beaches?
In towns and along the coast the signal is usually strong, but it gets variable once you move into rainforest, jungle and national parks. The practical move is to download offline maps and confirm bookings while you have data in town, then rely on the signal returning as you come out.
Will the eSIM work on the drives between the Pacific and Caribbean coasts?
Yes. The eSIM keeps live navigation and messaging running for the long coast-to-coast drives, switching between Claro and LIBERTY as you pass through different areas. Keep an offline map handy for the stretches where towns are far apart and the signal may dip.
Will one Costa Rica plan cover a multi-country trip?
This is a Costa Rica-only plan, ideal if your whole trip stays inside the country. If you're crossing borders elsewhere in the region on the same journey, choose a regional eSIM instead so you stay connected across each destination.
When should I set up the eSIM before arriving in Costa Rica?
Install it while you still have Wi-Fi at home or before boarding, then leave activation for when you arrive. That way it comes online as you reach San José's Juan Santamaría International Airport and you can book a ride and load maps before leaving the terminal.
Can I keep my own number and use a hotspot in Costa Rica?
Yes. The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your usual SIM, so your home number stays active for calls and texts while the eSIM handles internet. You can also share that connection as a hotspot to a laptop or a travel partner's phone where coverage allows.
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