Travelling to Costa Rica? With an esimzu eSIM you get instant mobile data with no roaming fees, from €3,49.
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 d | €3,49 |
| 3 GB | 30 d | €7,49 |
| 5 GB | 30 d | €14,99 |
| 10 GB | 30 d | €22,49 |
| 20 GB | 30 d | €39,99 |
Costa Rica has three operators: Kolbi (the state company ICE), Liberty and Claro. Kolbi is the market leader and reaches around 95 percent of the country, including remote areas and nature reserves. Liberty is strong in cities, while Claro often gives a good signal in remote regions such as the Osa Peninsula. Networks: Kolbi, Liberty, Claro.
For a two-week round trip, 8 to 12 GB is comfortable; in national parks you sometimes fall back to a slower signal or none at all.
In dense rainforests and remote nature areas, coverage sometimes drops out, even with Kolbi which has the broadest national coverage.
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Yes. Our eSIM gives you instant mobile data in Costa Rica on the local networks, with no roaming fees. Your phone needs to support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked.
It depends on your trip. For mostly maps and messaging, 1 to 3 GB is plenty. If you use navigation, social media and some streaming, plan for roughly 1 GB every two to three days.
Right after payment. You receive a QR code on screen and by email immediately. It is best to install it at home over Wi-Fi before you leave.
Yes. Your own SIM stays in your phone for calls and texts. The eSIM runs alongside it, purely for mobile data in Costa Rica.
The cheapest eSIM for Costa Rica at esimzu starts from €3,49, with a lowest-price guarantee. You pay in euros by Bancontact, card or crypto and receive the eSIM instantly by QR code, with no app or physical SIM card.
In populated areas and at park entrances, coverage is usually good, but in dense rainforest such as Corcovado or Tortuguero the signal often drops out. Kolbi has the broadest national coverage and is usually your best chance of a connection.
Kolbi (ICE) has the most extensive coverage in the country and reaches many country roads and parks. Claro often performs well in remote coastal areas such as the Osa Peninsula. A travel eSIM usually selects the strongest network automatically.