From San José, Arenal, Monteverde and Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica is a country you cross rather than sit still in — and you need data the whole way.
Network coverage in Costa Rica
In Costa Rica, the eSIM runs on Claro and movistar, which means you are on a local network rather than a slow international relay. Cloud forest reserves and remote Pacific beaches lose signal; the Central Valley is well covered.
How much data do you need?
Most travellers use between 500 MB and 1 GB a day for navigation, messaging and photos. Short city breaks fit comfortably in a fixed data pack; longer trips with heavy map use are cheaper on unlimited.
What you get
- 5G and 4G data on the Claro network in Costa Rica
- QR code delivered by email within minutes of ordering
- Install before you fly, activates on arrival in Costa Rica
- Keep your own number for calls and text messages
- Fixed data packs or unlimited daily data, from a few days to a month
- No contract, no deposit and no roaming bill afterwards
Setting up your Costa Rica eSIM
Setup takes about two minutes: your QR code arrives by email straight after checkout, you scan it before you leave, and the plan activates when you land in Costa Rica. No physical SIM, no queue at the airport, and your usual number stays active for calls and texts.
It suits short city breaks as much as long stays: tourists comparing routes on the move, business travellers who need a stable connection between meetings, and remote workers who cannot afford to lose access on arrival.
A prepaid Costa Rica eSIM with no subscription and no roaming bill waiting at the end of the trip.