YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE STARTS CONNECTED.Check device compatibility

Costa Rica eSIM

Prepaid travel data for Costa Rica. Install before you go, connect when you land.

  • From $3.78
  • 21 plans
  • 4G speeds
  • Hotspot ✓

Choose your plan

How much data?
For how long?
  1. Pay securelyCard, Apple Pay or Google Pay
  2. Install the eSIMScan the QR code, or tap Install on iPhone
  3. Land and switch onYour plan starts when you connect

Costa Rica eSIM at a glance

PingESIM sells 21 prepaid eSIM data plans for Costa Rica, from $3.78 (1GB for 7 days). A 10GB plan for 30 days costs $17.37. Unlimited data starts at $2.71 per day. Plans connect to Millicom. The QR code is delivered instantly by email after payment.

Costa Rica eSIM prices

Lowest price for each data amount, USD
DataValidity optionsFrom
1 GB7 days$3.78
2 GB15 days$5.92
3 GB30 days$7.78
5 GB30 days$11.38
10 GB30 days$17.37
20 GB30 days$28.01
50 GB30 days$61.33
Unlimited1–30 days$4.03
Unlimited Plus1–30 days$9.70

Coverage and networks

  • Millicom2G · 3G · 4G
  • Hotspot

    Allowed on most plans

  • Calls and SMS

    Data only. Your own number stays active for calls and texts

  • Activation

    Starts when the eSIM first connects at your destination

  • Delivery

    QR code on screen and by email, seconds after payment

Check your phone supports eSIM

Questions about the Costa Rica eSIM

How much does a Costa Rica eSIM cost?

Costa Rica eSIM plans on PingESIM cost from $3.78 to $195.12. The cheapest is 1GB for 7 days. A popular choice, 10GB for 30 days, costs $17.37. Prices are in USD and paid once, with no contract.

Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Costa Rica?

Yes. Unlimited Costa Rica plans start at $2.71 per day and run for up to 30 days. Fair-use limits apply: 1GB/day at full speed, then 500kbps.

Which mobile networks does the Costa Rica eSIM use?

It connects to Millicom. Your phone picks the strongest supported network automatically.

Can I use the Costa Rica eSIM as a hotspot?

Yes, most plans allow hotspot sharing (tethering) so you can connect a laptop or tablet. Check the plan details before buying.

When does my Costa Rica eSIM plan start?

Install the eSIM over Wi-Fi before you travel. The validity period starts when the eSIM first connects to a supported network in Costa Rica, so installing early doesn’t use up days.

Will I keep my WhatsApp and phone number?

Yes. The eSIM is for data only, so your physical SIM and number stay on your phone. WhatsApp, iMessage and FaceTime keep working with your usual number over the eSIM’s data.

Which phones support eSIM?

Most iPhones from XS/XR onwards, Google Pixel 3 and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, and many other recent phones support eSIM. The phone must be carrier-unlocked.