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Costa Rica eSIM — reviews & details

Costa Rica 3GB 15Days · 3 GB · 15 days

View plan & buy — $8.13
4.5

620 reviews

5 ★ 63%
4 ★ 27%
3 ★ 7%
2 ★ 2%
1 ★ 0%

Coverage & networks

  • Costa Rica Claro 4G

Traveller reviews

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Sofia F.

Turkey · Sep 2024

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Exactly as described — no surprises.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Sofia! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Costa Rica. — Mark

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Noah F.

Thailand · Aug 2024

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Great experience overall.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Noah! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – Grace, GotoeSIM Support

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Marco V.

Switzerland · Aug 2024

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Highly recommend for any traveller.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Marco! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Costa Rica. – James 💜

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Kenji B.

Malaysia · Aug 2024

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday in Costa Rica. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Kenji! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. — David, GotoeSIM Support

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Budi W.

India · Aug 2024

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Telling my friends about this.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Budi! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Sophie 💜

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Elena M.

UAE · Aug 2024

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Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for taking the time, Elena. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Diego, GotoeSIM Support

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Mateo N.

Canada · Aug 2024

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Mateo! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – Anna, GotoeSIM Support

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Viktor F.

Poland · Aug 2024

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Viktor! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — Yuki, GotoeSIM Support

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Liam V.

Netherlands · Aug 2024

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Install took me two tries but was fine after that.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for the honest feedback, 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. — Tom, GotoeSIM Support

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Ava F.

Australia · Aug 2024

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. The QR code arrived instantly by email.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Ava! So happy the Costa Rica eSIM kept you connected. — Anna

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Beatriz C.

Philippines · Aug 2024

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Exactly what I needed for travelling in Costa Rica. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Beatriz! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Costa Rica. – Emma, GotoeSIM Support

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Elena N.

South Korea · Aug 2024

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in Costa Rica. Customer support answered my question quickly. Would definitely buy again.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Elena! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Costa Rica. Enjoy your journeys! – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support

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Kenji S.

Ireland · Aug 2024

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Did the job without any drama. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Five stars from me.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Kenji! So happy the Costa Rica eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! — Yuki

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Ingrid C.

UAE · Aug 2024

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Customer support answered my question quickly.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Ingrid! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. — Grace

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Thomas M.

Mexico · Aug 2024

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Telling my friends about this.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Thomas! So happy the Costa Rica eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! – Laura, GotoeSIM Support

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Costa Rica eSIM cost?

The Costa Rica 3GB 15Days plan costs $8.13 for 3 GB over 15 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

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Noah L. · 4 days ago

Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.

James James GotoeSIM Support

Thanks Noah, that means a lot! Reach out anytime. — James

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Priya T. · 1 week ago

Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support

Yes Priya, hotspot/tethering works fine — share your data to a laptop or tablet anytime. – Priya, GotoeSIM Support

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Ji-woo W. · 1 month ago

Which networks does this connect to?

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support

You'll be on top local networks, Ji-woo — full details are on the plan page under Coverage. – Laura 💜

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Mateo D. · 1 month ago

Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support

Yes Mateo, you can top up the same eSIM anytime — no need to buy a new one. – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support

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Grace D. · 3 months ago

Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support

Yes Grace, WhatsApp keeps working with your home number — the eSIM only carries data. — Ken

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Linh S. · 5 months ago

Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support

Validity usually starts when you first connect in your destination, Linh — not at purchase. – Ingrid 💜

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Ryan L. · 6 months ago

Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support

Roaming is included in the plan, Ryan — no extra charges, it's all prepaid. — Yuki, GotoeSIM Support

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Sri M. · 8 months ago

Is 5G supported or just 4G?

David David GotoeSIM Support

Yes Sri, 5G is supported where the local network offers it, otherwise fast 4G. – David, GotoeSIM Support

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Emma V. · 8 months ago

Does this work on an iPhone 13?

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support

Yes Emma, it works on iPhone XS and newer — just add the eSIM under Settings › Cellular › Add eSIM. — Grace

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Liam F. · 9 months ago

Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support

We recommend installing before you travel, Liam, then it activates automatically on arrival. – Tom 💜

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Hana N. · 10 months ago

How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support

Your QR code arrives instantly, Hana — within seconds of payment, by email and in your account. – Sara, GotoeSIM Support

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Sophia K. · 11 months ago

How do I check how much data I have left?

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support

You can check remaining data anytime in the GotoeSIM app under My eSIMs, Sophia. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support