Costa Rica eSIM — reviews & details
Costa Rica 2GB/Day · 2 GB/day · 1 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- Costa Rica Claro 4G
Traveller reviews
Sarah T.
Thailand · Mar 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code in Costa Rica. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thanks for sharing, Sarah! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Costa Rica. – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Ananya G.
Australia · Mar 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in Costa Rica. Customer support answered my question quickly. A must-have for international travel.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Really appreciate this, Ananya! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Daniel W.
Malaysia · Feb 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thank you so much, Daniel! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Costa Rica. Enjoy your journeys! – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Yuki K.
Spain · Feb 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Yuki. Glad it mostly worked for you in Costa Rica — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Yuki
Viktor V.
Singapore · Feb 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Telling my friends about this.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thanks a lot, Viktor! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Hana P.
Egypt · Feb 2026
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Activation was automatic when I arrived.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Really appreciate this, Hana! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Costa Rica. Come back anytime! – James 💜
Hugo N.
Indonesia · Feb 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thanks for sharing, Hugo! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Diego
Noah K.
Australia · Feb 2026
Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thank you for taking the time, Noah. 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. – Sara 💜
Lea N.
Spain · Feb 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. The QR code arrived instantly by email.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Cheers, Lea! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Mark
Marco N.
Italy · Feb 2026
Did the job without any drama. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago So glad to hear this, Marco! So happy the Costa Rica eSIM kept you connected. — Sophie
Grace T.
New Zealand · Feb 2026
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Five stars from me.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Cheers, Grace! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Costa Rica. We're here whenever you travel again. — David, GotoeSIM Support
Ethan M.
Philippines · Feb 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. A must-have for international travel.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Cheers, Ethan! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Costa Rica. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Mark
Mohammed F.
Portugal · Feb 2026
Connected the moment I landed. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Zero regrets.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Mohammed! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Diego
Pablo S.
Indonesia · Feb 2026
Did the job without any drama in Costa Rica. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Telling my friends about this.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Cheers, Pablo! So happy the Costa Rica eSIM kept you connected. — Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Haruto C.
Sweden · Feb 2026
Install took me two tries but was fine after that. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Apologies for the trouble, Haruto. That's not the experience we want for Costa Rica. Reach our team at gotoesim.com/support so we can help right away. – David 💜
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Costa Rica eSIM cost?
The Costa Rica 2GB/Day plan costs $6.30 for 2 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
Kenji G. · 3 months ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Yes Kenji, WhatsApp keeps working with your home number — the eSIM only carries data. — Omar
Grace W. · 3 months ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Yes Grace, it works on iPhone XS and newer — just add the eSIM under Settings › Cellular › Add eSIM. — Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Giulia P. · 4 months ago
How do I check how much data I have left?
You can check remaining data anytime in the GotoeSIM app under My eSIMs, Giulia. – Yuki 💜
Aisha R. · 4 months ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Tethering is supported, Aisha! Feel free to hotspot to your other devices. – Sophie 💜
Sven F. · 6 months ago
How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?
Your QR code arrives instantly, Sven — within seconds of payment, by email and in your account. – James, GotoeSIM Support
Ji-woo G. · 8 months ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
It works great on modern Samsung phones, Ji-woo! Add it via SIM manager and you're set. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Ryan W. · 9 months ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
We recommend installing before you travel, Ryan, then it activates automatically on arrival. — Anna
Noah R. · 9 months ago
Which networks does this connect to?
It connects to trusted local partner networks, Noah, on 4G/5G where available. – David 💜
Andre S. · 10 months ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Topping up is easy, Andre! Just add more data to your existing eSIM in the app. — Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Liam B. · 10 months ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
Validity usually starts when you first connect in your destination, Liam — not at purchase. – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Sarah F. · 11 months ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
5G is available where covered, Sarah — you'll always get the best speed on offer. — Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Marco G. · 1 year ago
Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.
Thanks Marco, that means a lot! Reach out anytime. — Emma