Costa Rica eSIM — reviews & details
Costa Rica 2GB/Day · 2 GB/day · 1 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- Costa Rica Claro 4G
Traveller reviews
Nguyen M.
Egypt · Jun 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Five stars from me.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Thank you for the kind words, Nguyen! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — David, GotoeSIM Support
Diego G.
Canada · Jun 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Thank you for the kind words, Diego! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Costa Rica. Come back anytime! — Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Liam R.
Egypt · Jun 2026
Install took me two tries but was fine after that.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Thank you for taking the time, Liam. Glad it mostly worked for you in Costa Rica — we're always improving our coverage. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. – Grace 💜
Priya N.
Philippines · Jun 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Five stars from me.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago So glad to hear this, Priya! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. – Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Arjun R.
Netherlands · Jun 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Customer support answered my question quickly. Telling my friends about this.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Really appreciate this, Arjun! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Costa Rica. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Emma 💜
Yuki C.
Thailand · Jun 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Made staying connected effortless.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Cheers, Yuki! So happy the Costa Rica eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Beatriz T.
Thailand · Jun 2026
Connected the moment I landed. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Cheers, Beatriz! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! – Priya 💜
Ananya T.
France · Jun 2026
Connected the moment I landed. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Zero regrets.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Thanks for sharing, Ananya! So happy the Costa Rica eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. – Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Nadia W.
France · Jun 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Five stars from me.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Thanks for sharing, Nadia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — David
Lucia D.
United States · Jun 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Thanks for sharing, Lucia! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Marco R.
United Kingdom · Jun 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago So glad to hear this, Marco! So happy the Costa Rica eSIM kept you connected. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Sarah T.
Poland · Jun 2026
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Made staying connected effortless.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Cheers, Sarah! So happy the Costa Rica eSIM kept you connected. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Grace 💜
Ava T.
Egypt · Jun 2026
Install took me two tries but was fine after that. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Thank you for taking the time, Ava. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Costa Rica. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – Sophie 💜
Chloe R.
India · Jun 2026
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago We're really sorry, Chloe. That's not the experience we want for Costa Rica. Please contact us at gotoesim.com/support and we'll sort it out. — Yuki
Ethan T.
Thailand · Jun 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Telling my friends about this.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Thanks for sharing, Ethan! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Costa Rica. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
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