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Best travel data plans for Costa RicaNorth America

Pura vida and perfect data in Costa Rica

Fast 4G/5G dataInstant activationNo roaming fees
Network4G / 5G
Plans available8
ActivationInstant QR
Best forTravelers
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Data-only eSIM
Instant QR delivery
Validity starts on first use
Keep your phone number
Top-up available

Buy an eSIM for Costa Rica and stay connected from the moment you land. TripoSIM offers prepaid data plans starting from $4.50 with instant QR code activation. Keep your home number active for calls while using TripoSIM for fast, affordable data. No roaming charges, no SIM swaps, no contracts.

Data plans

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8 plans available. Select one and get your QR code instantly.

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1GB/7days

$0.64/day

$4.50USD

$4.50/GB

5GHotspotTop-up
Unlimited
/1days

$5.00/day

$5USD
Hotspot
Unlimited
/3days

$2.67/day

$8USD
Hotspot
Unlimited
/5days

$2.40/day

$12USD
Hotspot

Network coverage

4G LTE coverage in major areas

Travel tip

Install your eSIM before departure while on WiFi.

Before you buy

Check your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked. This is data-only — voice calls work via apps like WhatsApp.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Costa Rica eSIM

Yes, Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) has good 4G coverage. Have your TripoSIM QR ready before you board for a smooth arrival.

Why Buy an eSIM for Costa Rica?

Traveling to Costa Rica and need reliable mobile data? An eSIM is the smartest way to stay connected. Instead of hunting for a local SIM card at the airport or paying expensive roaming fees from your home carrier, you can buy a Costa Rica eSIM online before your trip and activate it instantly by scanning a QR code. No SIM swapping, no store visits, no contracts.

TripoSIM offers affordable prepaid eSIM data plans for Costa Rica with 4G/5G speeds on tier-1 local carrier networks. Plans start from just a few dollars, and your data validity only begins when you first use it — so you can install your eSIM days or weeks before departure without wasting a single megabyte.

How to Get an eSIM for Costa Rica

  1. Choose a planBrowse the Costa Rica eSIM plans above and select the data and validity that fits your trip.
  2. Complete checkoutPay securely with credit card, debit card, or Apple Pay. Your QR code is generated instantly.
  3. Scan and installOpen your phone camera (iPhone) or Settings > SIM Manager (Android) and scan the QR code.
  4. Activate on arrivalEnable the eSIM when you land in Costa Rica. You are connected in seconds.

TripoSIM vs Other Costa Rica eSIM Providers

Unlike single-vendor eSIM providers, TripoSIM uses a multi-vendor smart routing engine that automatically selects the best local carrier for your Costa Rica plan. This means better coverage, competitive pricing, and automatic failover if one network has issues. We offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees, instant QR code delivery, and 24/7 multilingual support.

What Travelers Say About Costa Rica eSIM

4.6out of 5|5 verified reviews
All reviews from verified TripoSIM customers
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Eric D.
Apr 4, 2026

I've tried Airalo and Holafly before, but TripoSIM was noticeably cheaper for Costa Rica. The data lasted my entire backpacking trip and I still had some left over. Customer support responded within minutes when I had a question about installation.

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Hannah C.Verified Purchase
Mar 17, 2026

Very happy with TripoSIM in Costa Rica. Data speeds were consistently good in urban areas. I used about 5GB over 10 days for streaming, maps, and social media. Easy to track usage in the dashboard. Only minor issue was initial setup on my Samsung required a restart.

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Michael V.Verified Purchase
Mar 11, 2026

Used TripoSIM for my solo trip to Costa Rica. Setup took 2 minutes — scanned the QR code at the airport and had 4G immediately after landing. Speeds were great for maps, video calls, and uploading photos. Much cheaper than my carrier's roaming package.

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Laura W.Verified Purchase
Jan 7, 2026

Solid eSIM for Costa Rica. Used it mainly for work emails, video calls, and navigation during my business trip. Coverage was excellent in the cities. Price was very competitive compared to other eSIM providers I checked.

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Sophie H.
Nov 19, 2025

This was my first time using an eSIM and I was a bit nervous, but the process was incredibly simple. Bought the plan the night before my flight to Costa Rica, installed it in under a minute. Worked perfectly the entire solo trip. Will definitely use again.

3 out of 5 travelers gave Costa Rica eSIM 5 stars

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