Costa Rica eSIM — reviews & details
Costa Rica 5GB 30Days · 5 GB · 30 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- Costa Rica Claro 4G
Traveller reviews
Max R.
Sweden · Jan 2025
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Activation was automatic when I arrived.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Appreciate you sharing this, Max. Glad it mostly worked for you in Costa Rica — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Wei D.
Australia · Jan 2025
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Wei! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Costa Rica. We're here whenever you travel again. – Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Katya D.
Italy · Jan 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Katya! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
James S.
United States · Jan 2025
Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for taking the time, James. 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. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Grace K.
New Zealand · Jan 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Telling my friends about this.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Grace! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! — Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Sri R.
Netherlands · Jan 2025
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Sri! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Costa Rica. Enjoy your journeys! – Ingrid 💜
Lea H.
Sweden · Jan 2025
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Great experience overall.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Lea! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Emma 💜
Priya M.
Portugal · Jan 2025
Did the job without any drama. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Telling my friends about this.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Priya! So happy the Costa Rica eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! — Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Linh S.
Germany · Jan 2025
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Would definitely buy again.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Linh! So happy the Costa Rica eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! – Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Hugo P.
United Kingdom · Dec 2024
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Hugo. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Costa Rica. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. – Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Yuki G.
Italy · Dec 2024
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Made staying connected effortless.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Yuki! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Costa Rica. Enjoy your journeys! – Laura 💜
Budi T.
Thailand · Dec 2024
Great value compared to roaming charges. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Zero regrets.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Budi! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Mark 💜
Ethan F.
Netherlands · Dec 2024
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Great experience overall.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Ethan! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. – Yuki 💜
Daniel C.
United Kingdom · Dec 2024
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process in Costa Rica. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Telling my friends about this.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Daniel! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Anna 💜
Aisha S.
Spain · Dec 2024
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Customer support answered my question quickly. A must-have for international travel.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Aisha! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! – David, GotoeSIM Support
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Costa Rica eSIM cost?
The Costa Rica 5GB 30Days plan costs $18.00 for 5 GB over 30 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
Sarah P. · 2 months ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
Yes Sarah, recent Samsung Galaxy models support eSIM — add it under Settings › Connections › SIM manager. – Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Katya M. · 3 months ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Yes Katya, WhatsApp keeps working with your home number — the eSIM only carries data. — Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Somchai S. · 4 months ago
Which networks does this connect to?
You'll be on top local networks, Somchai — full details are on the plan page under Coverage. — Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Ethan C. · 5 months ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Yes Ethan, it works on iPhone XS and newer — just add the eSIM under Settings › Cellular › Add eSIM. – James 💜
Zoe W. · 6 months ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
Roaming is included in the plan, Zoe — no extra charges, it's all prepaid. — Laura
Elena M. · 7 months ago
Can I use it in nearby countries too?
This plan covers its listed destination, Elena — for multiple countries, check our regional plans. – James, GotoeSIM Support
Zoe N. · 8 months ago
Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.
So glad it helped, Zoe! We're always here if you need anything. – Ken 💜
Beatriz D. · 9 months ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Topping up is easy, Beatriz! Just add more data to your existing eSIM in the app. — Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Min-jun D. · 11 months ago
How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?
It's immediate, Min-jun! The QR code is delivered the moment your payment goes through. – Ingrid 💜
Ava G. · 11 months ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
Validity usually starts when you first connect in your destination, Ava — not at purchase. — David, GotoeSIM Support
Lucia K. · 1 year ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
Install on Wi-Fi before you fly, Lucia — it switches on when you land. – David, GotoeSIM Support
Ryan D. · 1 year ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
5G is available where covered, Ryan — you'll always get the best speed on offer. — Ingrid