Costa Rica eSIM — Data Plans from $4.49

A NomadSIM eSIM for Costa Rica gives you a local data connection that activates from your phone before you land. Plans start at $4.49 for 1 GB / 7 days and go up to 100 GB / 30 days — all data-only, instant QR delivery, compatible with unlocked eSIM-capable phones.

Costa Rica eSIM Plans

Data-only plans from $4.49. All plans include instant QR delivery and activate in minutes.

“Unlimited” data plans

“Unlimited” means a set amount of full-speed data each day, then unlimited data at a reduced speed — no hard cutoff. Each card shows the daily full-speed allowance and the throttled speed.

Does NomadSIM work in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is served by a small number of national carriers. Coverage is strong in the Central Valley (San José, Alajuela, Heredia, Cartago) and along the Pacific and Caribbean coasts near tourist corridors. Remote areas — cloud forests, Osa Peninsula, high-altitude rural zones — may have reduced signal or data-only 2G/3G. If you plan to spend most of your time in major towns or well-traveled tourist routes, connectivity is reliable.

How do I install an eSIM for Costa Rica?

1. 1

   Confirm your phone is eSIM-capable and carrier-unlocked (Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM, or Settings → Mobile Data → Add Data Plan on iPhone).

2. 2

   Purchase your NomadSIM Costa Rica plan — you will receive a QR code by email within minutes.

3. 3

   Go to Settings → Cellular (iPhone) or Settings → Connections → SIM Manager (Android) and tap "Add eSIM" or "Add data plan".

4. 4

   Scan the QR code from your email. Follow the on-screen prompts to label the plan (e.g. "Costa Rica Data").

5. 5

   Keep your eSIM turned off until you land — activate it in airplane mode or once you have cleared customs. Your data will start working immediately.

6. 6

   When your trip ends, simply disable the eSIM in settings. The plan remains on your phone and can be deleted at any time.

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