Costa Rica eSIM — reviews & details
Costa Rica 1GB/Day · 1 GB/day · 1 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- Costa Rica Claro 4G
Traveller reviews
Chloe D.
Brazil · Jul 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 days ago So glad to hear this, Chloe! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – David 💜
Ryan H.
Spain · Jul 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Customer support answered my question quickly. Five stars from me.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 days ago Cheers, Ryan! So happy the Costa Rica eSIM kept you connected. – Emma 💜
Ingrid M.
Turkey · Jul 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Great experience overall.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 days ago Thanks for sharing, Ingrid! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Yuki
Budi V.
Sweden · Jul 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 week ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Budi. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Costa Rica. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Haruto G.
Japan · Jul 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 week ago Thank you for taking the time, Haruto. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. – Emma 💜
James N.
Japan · Jul 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 week ago So sorry to hear this, James. We'd love the chance to make this right. Reach our team at gotoesim.com/support so we can help right away. – Laura 💜
Nguyen N.
Saudi Arabia · Jul 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Customer support answered my question quickly. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 week ago Thanks for sharing, Nguyen! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Costa Rica. – Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Camila W.
Egypt · Jul 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Would definitely buy again.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 week ago Thanks for sharing, Camila! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. We're here whenever you travel again. — Tom
Ravi S.
New Zealand · Jul 2026
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process in Costa Rica. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Zero regrets.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 week ago Really appreciate this, Ravi! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Diego 💜
Viktor R.
Mexico · Jul 2026
Did the job without any drama. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Five stars from me.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 week ago Thank you so much, Viktor! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — David, GotoeSIM Support
Fatima K.
Netherlands · Jul 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless in Costa Rica. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Exactly as described — no surprises.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 week ago Thank you so much, Fatima! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Costa Rica. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – David 💜
Mohammed H.
Mexico · Jul 2026
Did the job without any drama in Costa Rica. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 week ago Really appreciate this, Mohammed! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Mark 💜
Isabella H.
United Kingdom · Jul 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Five stars from me.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 weeks ago Cheers, Isabella! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Priya
Beatriz M.
Australia · Jul 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless in Costa Rica. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 weeks ago Really appreciate this, Beatriz! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Grace
Sven K.
Portugal · Jul 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Telling my friends about this.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 weeks ago Really appreciate this, Sven! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Costa Rica. – Tom 💜
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Costa Rica eSIM cost?
The Costa Rica 1GB/Day plan costs $3.60 for 1 GB/day over 1 days, paid once with no hidden fees.
How do I activate my Costa Rica eSIM?
Scan the QR code in your phone settings (Cellular/Mobile → Add eSIM) or tap Install in the GotoeSIM app. Install on Wi-Fi before your trip; it activates when you arrive in Costa Rica.
Will this eSIM work on my phone?
It works on any eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone — iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy models.
Can I keep my regular number?
Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM, so you keep your number for calls and texts while using data in Costa Rica.
Comments & questions
Thomas S. · 6 days ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Yes Thomas, it works on iPhone XS and newer — just add the eSIM under Settings › Cellular › Add eSIM. – Laura 💜
Hana R. · 1 week ago
How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?
Your QR code arrives instantly, Hana — within seconds of payment, by email and in your account. — Diego
Haruto P. · 2 months ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
It works great on modern Samsung phones, Haruto! Add it via SIM manager and you're set. — Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Giulia F. · 4 months ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
5G is available where covered, Giulia — you'll always get the best speed on offer. – Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Omar F. · 5 months ago
Which networks does this connect to?
It connects to trusted local partner networks, Omar, on 4G/5G where available. – Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Grace B. · 5 months ago
Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.
So glad it helped, Grace! We're always here if you need anything. – Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Omar S. · 8 months ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
No surprise fees, Omar! Roaming is part of the plan and never billed separately. — Tom
Chloe H. · 8 months ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
The clock starts on first use in-country, Chloe, so buying early is totally fine. — Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Mohammed H. · 9 months ago
How do I check how much data I have left?
Your usage is tracked live in the app, Mohammed — check My eSIMs anytime. – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Ava R. · 9 months ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Yes Ava, hotspot/tethering works fine — share your data to a laptop or tablet anytime. — Omar
Lucas R. · 10 months ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Yes Lucas, you can top up the same eSIM anytime — no need to buy a new one. – Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Camila B. · 11 months ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Your number stays active for WhatsApp, Camila! The eSIM just handles data. — Diego