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Best Costa Rica eSIM for Travel in 2026

Spending the whole trip in Costa Rica? Our national plan currently costs less than Central America, LATAM and Global at every matching data allowance and duration checked. Compare a regional option when you also need its other included countries, not because you expect a better Costa Rican network. We provide mobile data without a local telephone number, traditional calls or carrier SMS. Reception and speed depend on the supported network, location, handset and plan.

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Claro4G
ICE4G
Telefonicade Costa Rica TC,S.A.5G
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Costa Rica data plans

Choose Your Costa Rica eSIM Data Plan

Fixed plans start at 1GB for seven days and reach 50GB for 30 days. The 2GB option lasts 15 days; the 3–50GB options last 30 days. Unlimited provides 1GB of high-speed data where available per 24 hours, followed by reduced speeds until the next reset. Check the validity start rule before installing or enabling your selected option.

7 days

1 GB € 3.13

15 days

2 GB € 4.92

30 days

3 GB € 6.27 5 GB € 8.95 Most Popular 10 GB € 13.87 20 GB € 21.93 50 GB € 47.89
Important! 1GB of full high-speed data where available per 24 hours. Thereafter your data speed will be reduced and will reset on the next 24h period.

1 day

Unlimited € 3.58

3 days

Unlimited € 7.61

5 days

Unlimited € 11.64

7 days

Most Popular Unlimited € 15.66

10 days

Unlimited € 21.93

15 days

Unlimited € 32.22

30 days

Unlimited € 63.55
cross-border travel

Panama or Nicaragua Changes the Plan Choice

The cards below are separate country products, not an extension of Costa Rica coverage. Central America explicitly includes Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua. LATAM includes Costa Rica but not Panama or Nicaragua. Check every onward stop before choosing a shared regional allowance.

Panama eSIM

Panama

Nicaragua eSIM

Nicaragua

El Salvador eSIM

El Salvador

Guatemala eSIM

Guatemala

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your purchase

A Data Plan, Not a Costa Rican Calling Line

Digital Installation Details

We send the QR code and setup instructions by email after purchase. Keep them available before leaving reliable internet access.

Keep the Physical SIM

On a suitable phone, the travel profile can sit alongside your primary SIM. Check supported active-line combinations on your exact model.

Use Your Existing Apps

WhatsApp and internet-calling apps can use an available data connection. They do not turn this plan into a domestic voice or SMS bundle.

Compare Your Roaming First

Look at your home operator’s included allowance and charges. An additional travel plan is not automatically necessary or cheaper for every customer.

read the network records

Claro, kölbi/ICE and Liberty: Names and Listed Access

Claro — 4G Listed

Our partner panel lists Claro with 4G. Claro’s domestic 5G marketing does not establish 5G access for this travel plan.

ICE — 4G Listed

ICE operates under the consumer brand kölbi. The NoveSIM record remains labelled ICE with 4G; that is the access level shown for this offer.

Liberty — Legacy Record

Former Telefónica/Movistar operations now use the Liberty name. Our panel still shows “Telefonicade Costa Rica TC,S.A.” with 5G. This explains the old label without promising 5G at every location.

Same Regional Records

Central America, LATAM and Global display the same three Costa Rica entries. Their larger country lists are not evidence of stronger local signal or faster data.

eSIM installation process showing QR code scan and activation on smartphone
before paying

Check the Route, Phone and Usage Terms

01

Identify the covered stops

Separate a Costa Rica stay from a multi-country journey. A nearby destination or regional name alone does not confirm inclusion.

02

Match the expiry

Choose validity through the last day you need data. Confirm what starts the clock rather than assuming installation and first use are interchangeable.

03

Confirm compatibility

Your exact phone variant must support eSIM and be network-unlocked. Check both requirements before ordering.

04

Check sharing and limits

If you need laptop tethering, confirm hotspot permission for the selected option. Read the Unlimited high-speed allowance before comparing it with Fixed data.

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installation and arrival

How to Activate Your Costa Rica eSIM

01

Choose the Exact Option

Confirm the country, data allowance, validity and current price. Read the supplied activation timing before preparing the phone.

02

Keep the Setup Details

Your email and NoveSIM account provide the installation details. Keep the QR code private and available on a second screen if needed.

03

Install over Stable Wi-Fi

Follow the delivered instructions on a compatible, unlocked device. Confirm the validity trigger before installing early.

04

Select the Travel Data Line

In Costa Rica, select the eSIM for mobile data and enable roaming on that line as instructed. Disable home-line data roaming and automatic data switching.

05

Allow Time to Register

A connection depends on coverage, device settings and plan status. If data fails, keep the installed profile and contact support. Delete it only if support instructs you to do so.

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Costa Rica vs Central America, LATAM and Global

EUR prices checked on 17 October 2026. Costa Rica is explicitly included in all three wider products. Compare equal data and validity before paying for destinations you will not use.

Fixed PackageCosta RicaCentral America / LATAM / Global
1GB / 7 days€3.11€7.11 / €4.89 / €11.55
2GB / 15 days€4.89€11.55 / €9.33 / €22.22
3GB / 30 days€6.22€15.55 / €12.44 / €31.10
5GB / 30 days€8.89€23.55 / €19.99 / €51.10
10GB / 30 days€13.77€36.43 / €36.43 / €94.20
20GB / 30 days€21.77€59.10 / €64.87 / €168.84
50GB / 30 days€47.54€131.08 / €146.18 / No matching Global option

The national offer costs less at every matching Fixed size. The same is true for matching Unlimited durations: seven days costs €15.55 for Costa Rica, €35.55 for Central America, €41.77 for LATAM and €107.53 for Global. Unlimited’s daily high-speed limit still applies; it is not an unrestricted high-speed allowance.

LATAM may fit a journey continuing into its included South American destinations, whereas Central America includes Panama and Nicaragua, which LATAM omits. Global serves a wider cross-region itinerary. Verify every stop and compare the whole trip’s cost rather than treating one regional plan as a universal substitute.

allowance planning

Choose Data for What You Will Actually Do

  • Use recent phone data statistics to estimate maps, messages and booking checks.
  • Account separately for video calls, uploads and permitted laptop sharing.
  • Download maps before a long drive instead of relying on live navigation data.
  • Disable automatic photo backup and large updates if conserving a Fixed allowance.
  • Compare the daily high-speed limit before choosing Unlimited.
  • Keep addresses, tickets and tour contact details available offline.
  • Do not buy more data expecting it to solve an absence of network coverage.
reception is location-dependent

Plan for Gaps beyond Connected Areas

  • A supported operator does not guarantee service at your hotel or on every road.
  • Mountain terrain, rainforest and remote locations can interrupt reception.
  • Do not infer park-wide coverage from a country-level network listing.
  • Keep an offline plan for rural drives and excursions.
  • Confirm critical connectivity needs with your accommodation or organiser.
  • Do not treat mobile data as your only emergency communication method.
  • For route detail, read the Costa Rica coverage guide.
continue with the right guide

Purchase Details Here, Broader Decisions in the Guides

Choosing an eSIM

The Costa Rica eSIM selection guide explains how to assess route, compatibility and usage. Use the live cards here for the current national offer.

Needing a Local Number

The Costa Rica tourist SIM guide covers the local-number decision. Our data-only plan does not replace domestic voice or SMS requirements.

Working or Sharing Data

Confirm hotspot permission, high-speed limits and a backup connection before depending on the plan for a laptop. A larger allowance is not a service-level guarantee.

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Costa Rica eSIM FAQs

Can I buy a Costa Rica eSIM before I travel?
Yes. You can order before departure and prepare on reliable Wi-Fi, following the supplied timing instructions. Purchase or installation does not guarantee an immediate connection after arrival.
Do I need to turn off my main SIM?
Not necessarily. If the phone supports both active lines, select the travel eSIM for mobile data. Disable home-line data roaming and automatic data switching. Calls and SMS on the main line remain subject to your home operator’s charges.
Does a Costa Rica eSIM work with WhatsApp?
WhatsApp can retain your existing number and use an available mobile-data connection. The NoveSIM plan does not provide a Costa Rican number, standard voice calls or carrier SMS.
When should I install my Costa Rica eSIM?
Follow the selected option’s instructions on stable Wi-Fi. Check what starts validity before installing early; installing a profile and registering on a supported network are different stages.
Is a Costa Rica eSIM better than roaming?
Compare your home allowance and charges with the travel data you need. The national offer currently costs less than the matching regional options checked, but included home roaming may already suit the trip. No option guarantees reception everywhere.
Can I use my primary SIM and eSIM at the same time?
This depends on the exact phone and supported active SIM combinations. Where supported, keep the primary number available while selecting Costa Rica for data, and check your main operator’s call and SMS charges.
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Compare Data for Your Costa Rica Trip

Start with the national price for a stay inside Costa Rica. Choose wider coverage only when the included countries fit your route, read the selected plan’s conditions and prepare for time offline.

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