Costa Rica Daily eSIM — Never Run Out of Data
Daily-renewing data plan for your Costa Rica trip: choose 500MB–3GB high-speed data per day and the exact number of days you need (1–30 days). Once your daily high-speed allowance is exhausted, speeds are reduced — maps and messaging still work, unlike fixed-data plans where connectivity drops entirely.
Choose your Costa Rica eSIM plan
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| Daily high-speed data allowance | Price/day | Price/GB | After the cap | Carrier | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500MB | 42,926 ₫ | 87,912 ₫ | 512 Kbps | Claro | 300,482 ₫ |
| 1GB | 93,726 ₫ | 93,726 ₫ | 512 Kbps | Claro | 656,082 ₫ |
| 2GB | 162,306 ₫ | 81,153 ₫ | 512 Kbps | Claro | 1,136,142 ₫ |
| 3GB | 332,486 ₫ | 110,829 ₫ | 1 Mbps | Claro | 2,327,402 ₫ |
- Lowest cost per GB: 2GB/day, about 81,153 ₫ per GB of high-speed data.
- Speed after the daily cap depends on the plan: 1 Mbps on 3GB, but only 512 Kbps on 500MB, 1GB, 2GB. A bigger plan doesn’t mean faster speeds once the cap is reached.
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Using mobile data in Costa Rica: local tips
- Check the official coverage map. Before heading to Osa, Monteverde or the Caribbean coast, check the regulator SUTEL’s free map for measured signal and speeds by operator.
- 5G is still limited. 5G is expanding around San José and parts of Guanacaste and the Central Pacific. Elsewhere, and especially in remote areas, check coverage for your route.
- Book park tickets online. Manuel Antonio National Park sells entry only online through SINAC, not at the gate, and is closed on Mondays. Keep your reservation handy on your phone.
- Waze knows the road closures. The national road agency CONAVI feeds road closures and roadworks into Waze, so live data helps you avoid closed roads.
- SINPE Móvil isn’t for visitors. The popular SINPE Móvil payment system needs a Costa Rican bank account and local number, so carry a card or cash instead.
- Offline maps for remote beaches. Download Google Maps offline areas before visiting remote parks or beaches; offline driving directions only work if the whole route is inside the downloaded area.
Checked against official sources in September 2026. Services and coverage change — check the app or operator before you travel.
FAQ
Depends on your chosen plan: 500MB/day → 512 Kbps; 1GB/day → 512 Kbps; 2GB/day → 512 Kbps; 3GB/day → 1 Mbps. After that, you stay connected until your daily high-speed allowance resets.
eSIM plans for Costa Rica connect via Millicom (Tigo), Claro on 4G/LTE networks. Your device automatically selects the strongest local network. The carrier for each plan is listed on its detail page.
Daily plans provide a fixed amount of high-speed data refreshed each day (e.g., 1 GB/day). Once the daily high-speed limit is reached, speeds are reduced but connectivity remains — the full high-speed allowance resets the next day. Fixed-data plans end completely once exhausted; additional data must be purchased.
Essentially similar to "unlimited" plans on the market: you always stay connected, but speeds are reduced after exceeding your daily high-speed data allowance. We clearly state the reduced speed for each plan so you can choose the right one—no vague marketing.
Select the exact number of days for your trip — from 1 to 30 days. Pricing is per day: travel for 5 days, pay for 5 days — no need to overbuy a 30-day package.
1 GB/day is enough for maps, messaging, and social media. 2–3 GB/day if you frequently watch videos or make video calls. 5–10 GB/day for livestreaming or sharing a hotspot with your group.
For most plans, validity starts from the first time your eSIM connects to a network at your destination—you can safely install it at home before flying. Exact details for each plan are clearly stated on its product page.
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