Explore Costa Rica with data you can rely on — from Manuel Antonio's wildlife to Arenal's hot springs and Monteverde's cloud forests. A Costa Rica eSIM keeps you connected for booking tours, navigating mountain roads, and sharing those pura vida moments.
Tip: Most travellers pick 3-10GB plans for 7-30 day trips. Smaller plans are great for short stays or as a backup.
Stay connected across Costa Rica eSIM Plans with instant eSIM data plans. 9 plans available from £1.39, with 4G/LTE coverage in major cities and tourist destinations. One-tap install directly from your email — no physical SIM card, no roaming fees, no visiting local shops.
Travelling to multiple countries? Check out our Latin America eSIM or Caribbean eSIM for multi-country coverage.
From booking zip-line tours in Monteverde to navigating the winding roads to Manuel Antonio, data keeps your Costa Rica trip running smoothly. Uber works in the Central Valley, and WhatsApp is essential for tour coordination. With a Costa Rica eSIM from LATAM Travellers, you'll have data working the moment you land—no hunting for SIM card shops or dealing with local paperwork.
Costa Rica pioneered eco-tourism and remains one of Central America's most popular destinations—cloud forests, active volcanoes, Pacific and Caribbean beaches, and wildlife encounters around every corner.
Where you'll have signal: San José, La Fortuna, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Tamarindo, Puerto Viejo
4G coverage is excellent across Costa Rica's tourist corridor. Even smaller beach towns like Tamarindo and Puerto Viejo have reliable signal. Remote jungle lodges may rely on WiFi.
Networks: Your Costa Rica eSIM connects to Kölbi (ICE), Movistar, Claro—the same networks locals use.
Travel Tip: Waze is more popular than Google Maps with locals—both work well for navigating Costa Rica's sometimes confusing roads.
Our Costa Rica eSIM plans start from £1.19. Choose based on your travel style:
Monteverde town has good coverage. Signal weakens on forest trails, but you'll reconnect once back in town.
Yes, Uber operates in the San José metropolitan area and some tourist towns. Outside these areas, you'll need taxis or rental cars.
Purchase your plan above, and you'll receive a QR code by email within minutes. Scan it in your phone settings (iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM. Android: Settings → Network → SIM → Add eSIM). Install before your trip, enable when you land. Total setup time: under 5 minutes.
Most phones from 2020 onwards support eSIM, including iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer. Your phone must be unlocked (not locked to a carrier).
