Costa Rica eSIM plans
Instant deliveryYour eSIM for Costa Rica is available from €2.69 and active straight away: in Costa Rica it connects to the Kölbi (ICE), Movistar Costa Rica, Kolbi (ICE), Liberty, Claro networks (4G/LTE, 5G where available), coverage 80%. Install it by QR code before you leave — no roaming and no SIM swap.
- Instant email delivery
- 30-day returns
- Support in French
- Visa · Mastercard · Apple Pay · Google Pay · PayPal
eSIM for Costa Rica — at a glance
- From
- €2.69
- Local networks
- Kölbi (ICE), Movistar Costa Rica, Kolbi (ICE), Liberty, Claro
- Technology
- 4G/LTE
- Network coverage
- 80%
- Activation
- QR code — install before you leave
- Recommended data
- 1–3 GB light use · 5 GB with social media · 10 GB+ streaming
All eSIM plans for Costa Rica
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | 1 day | €2.69 |
| Unlimited | 3 days | €7.49 |
| Unlimited | 5 days | €11.49 |
| Unlimited | 7 days | €15.49 |
| Unlimited | 10 days | €21.49 |
| Unlimited | 15 days | €31.49 |
| Unlimited | 30 days | €60.99 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | €3.49 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | €5.99 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | €7.99 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | €12.99 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | €24.49 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | €35.99 |
| 50 GB | 30 days | €51.99 |
Costa Rica is one of the most fascinating destinations in Central America: active volcanoes, rustling rainforests, beaches on two oceans and breathtaking biodiversity. But between jungle lodges lost in Monteverde, national parks such as Corcovado or Manuel Antonio, and winding roads to Arenal, staying connected is not always simple. An eSIM activated before you even leave Paris lets you use Google Maps in real time, book last-minute tours or call your accommodation at the far end of the Osa Peninsula, without ever looking for a local SIM card at the airport.
Flight time from Paris
About 12 to 14h (with a stopover, usually in Miami, Madrid or Bogotá)
Time difference
UTC-6: 7h behind France in winter, 8h in summer
Best season
December to April (dry season)
Power socket type
Type A/B (American flat plugs, 120V): an adapter is essential
Why an eSIM is essential in Costa Rica
In Costa Rica, distances are deceptive and roads unpredictable. Between two volcanoes, a national park and a remote beach, conditions change fast and real-time information access can make all the difference. The 4G network of Kölbi (ICE), Costa Rica's historic operator, covers about 80% of the territory, with good reception in major tourist areas such as La Fortuna, San José, Jacó or Tamarindo. The most remote areas, notably on the Osa Peninsula or in some corners of the South Pacific, are less well served, but for most classic itineraries the 4G connection is reliable. With a Simpartout eSIM, you activate your plan from France before you leave: no more looking for a SIM card seller at Juan Santamaría airport, or juggling a damp nano-SIM after a hike in the tropical rain.
Network coverage in Costa Rica
Operator
Kölbi (ICE)
+ Movistar Costa Rica
Technology
4G/LTE
Coverage
80%
How to install your Costa Rica eSIM
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in Costa Rica, then pay.
- 2
Scan the QR code
Aim your phone's camera at the QR code in the email we sent you.
- 3
Install the eSIM
Follow the instructions to install the eSIM. We recommend doing this before you leave.
- 4
Connect when you arrive
Upon reaching Costa Rica, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in Costa Rica, then pay.
- 2
Scan the QR code
Aim your phone's camera at the QR code in the email we sent you.
- 3
Install the eSIM
Follow the instructions to install the eSIM. We recommend doing this before you leave.
- 4
Connect when you arrive
Upon reaching Costa Rica, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
Recommended for you
Short trip
For a trip of 3 to 7 days, go for an unlimited plan.
Business trip
Video calls and emails: choose a high-speed plan.
Long stay
For a month or more, our high-capacity plans offer the best value for money.
Families
Several devices to connect? Pick a plan that allows hotspot sharing and comes with plenty of data.
eSIM, local SIM or Wi-Fi hotspot: which suits Costa Rica best?
| eSIM | Local SIM card | Wi-Fi hotspot | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activation | Instant (QR code) | Bought on arrival | Pick-up/delivery |
| Installation | 2 minutes | SIM swap | Extra device |
| Price | From €2.69 | €5–30 | €5–15/day |
| Network | Local 4G/LTE | Local 4G/LTE | Local 4G/LTE |
| Devices | 1 smartphone | 1 smartphone | Up to 5 devices |
| Flexibility | Top up at any time | Fixed data | Daily rental |
| Recommendation | Ideal for travellers | For long stays | For groups/families |