# Costa Rica eSIM

> An eSIM for Costa Rica from SimKit costs US$3.74–US$66.30 (from 1 GB / 7 days up to 20 GB / 30 days). Plans run on Claro with 5G where available. You install it with a tap, usually under two minutes, with no physical SIM to swap, and can top up if you run low.

Source: https://simkit.app/esim/costa-rica · Prices checked 2026-11-02 · Currency: USD

## At a glance

- From: US$3.74
- Data: 1 GB–20 GB
- Validity: 7–30 days
- Networks: Claro
- 5G: yes, where the local network supports it
- Top-up: supported mid-trip
- Unlimited day passes: https://simkit.app/esim/costa-rica/unlimited

## Plans

| Plan | Data | Days | Price (USD) | Top-up |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [1 GB · 7 days](https://simkit.app/esim/costa-rica/1-gb-7-days) | 1 GB | 7 | US$3.74 | Yes |
| [3 GB · 15 days](https://simkit.app/esim/costa-rica/3-gb-15-days) | 3 GB | 15 | US$10.57 | Yes |
| [3 GB · 30 days](https://simkit.app/esim/costa-rica/3-gb-30-days) | 3 GB | 30 | US$10.73 | Yes |
| [5 GB · 30 days](https://simkit.app/esim/costa-rica/5-gb-30-days) | 5 GB | 30 | US$23.40 | Yes |
| [10 GB · 30 days](https://simkit.app/esim/costa-rica/10-gb-30-days) | 10 GB | 30 | US$30.60 | Yes |
| [20 GB · 30 days](https://simkit.app/esim/costa-rica/20-gb-30-days) | 20 GB | 30 | US$66.30 | Yes |

## FAQ

### How much does an eSIM for Costa Rica cost?

Costa Rica eSIM plans from SimKit range from US$3.74 to US$66.30 depending on how much data and how many days you need. The entry plan is 1 GB for 7 days at US$3.74.

### Which Costa Rica eSIM plan is the best value?

Per gigabyte, the best value is the 10 GB plan for 30 days at US$30.60, which works out at about US$3.06 per GB. A plan you only half use is not a bargain, though, so size it to your trip. Every plan here supports top-ups, so it is safe to start smaller and add data if you run low.

### Which networks do Costa Rica eSIMs use?

SimKit Costa Rica eSIMs connect to Claro, with 5G available where the network supports it. You get the same coverage as a local SIM without swapping anything physical.

### Can I use one eSIM for Costa Rica and other countries on the same trip?

Yes. The South America (20 countries) eSIM covers Costa Rica and 19 more destinations on a single plan, switching to a partner network at each border with nothing to reinstall. For Costa Rica alone, the single-country plans on this page are cheaper per GB.

### Is the Costa Rica eSIM 5G?

Yes. Where Costa Rica's networks offer 5G, SimKit eSIMs use it, falling back to 4G/LTE elsewhere. Speeds depend on your device and local coverage.

### How do I install and activate an eSIM for Costa Rica?

After you buy, open your order on the phone you'll travel with and tap the install button, or scan the QR code from another screen. The eSIM is ready in under two minutes. Activate it when you arrive in Costa Rica.

### When should I buy an eSIM for Costa Rica?

Any time before you travel. The plan's validity only starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Costa Rica, so you can buy as soon as you book, install on Wi-Fi at home, and it activates when you land.

### Can I top up my Costa Rica eSIM if I run out of data?

Yes. If you run low, you can add more data to the same eSIM in a couple of taps from your account, right in the browser, without buying a new one or changing your number.

### Will the eSIM work in my phone?

Most phones from 2018 onward support eSIM (iPhone XS and later, recent Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy models) and must be carrier-unlocked. If your phone shows an "Add eSIM" option in settings, you're good.

## How it works

1. Buy online; the eSIM is delivered instantly to your account.
2. Install it with one tap (or scan the QR code) on Wi-Fi before you fly.
3. It activates when it first connects to a network in Costa Rica, not when you pay.
4. Top up from your account if you run low, where the plan supports it.

Buy: https://simkit.app/esim/costa-rica