10 GB Internet in Costa Rica - 30 Days
Duration
30 Days
Data
10 GB
Plan Type
Mobile Data
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How to Use Your 10 GB eSIM in Costa Rica
Purchase & Receive Your QR Code
The moment you buy your Costa Rica 10 GB plan, your QR code lands in your inbox and dashboard.
Install the eSIM
Go to Settings → Mobile Data → Add eSIM and scan the QR code. Stay on Wi-Fi while you install.
Activate & Connect
Switch on the eSIM Costa Rica data plan in your settings - it'll connect to the network automatically. Already abroad? Turn on Data Roaming.
You're Online!
You've got 10 GB of data for 30 days in Costa Rica. Keep your primary SIM switched on if you still need calls and SMS.
This plan includes 10 GB of data in Costa Rica, valid for 30 days - plenty for maps, messaging apps, and browsing. Track usage in your dashboard to stay on top of it.
Important Notes
- •Install your Costa Rica eSIM before your trip, while you still have Wi-Fi.
- •Your device must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked.
- •Each QR code can only be scanned once - don't delete the eSIM after installing it.
Costa Rica eSIM - Frequently Asked Questions
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Why Travelers Choose an eSIM for Costa Rica
Flying into Juan Santamaría (SJO) for San José and the Central Valley, Liberia (LIR) for Guanacaste beaches, or planning a Pura Vida road trip through Arenal Volcano, Monteverde cloud forest, Manuel Antonio National Park and Tamarindo surf town? A Costa Rica eSIM connects to Kolbi (ICE), Claro Costa Rica or Movistar the moment your plane lands — no airport kiosk queue, no passport-linked SIM paperwork. Activate a plan in two minutes, scan the QR code, and you're online for Uber rides in San José, Arenal hanging-bridges GPS, Manuel Antonio ranger-entry scans, or Tamarindo surf-lesson bookings. Choose a 7-day plan for a quick Arenal + Monteverde + Manuel Antonio highlights loop, a 30-day plan for a full Costa Rica circuit including Tortuguero, Puerto Viejo and Osa Peninsula, or Costa Rica eSIM unlimited data for longer Pura Vida digital-nomad stays in Tamarindo or Santa Teresa.
eSIM vs Kolbi Tourist SIM — Which Works Best for a Pura Vida Road Trip?
Kolbi (ICE), Claro Costa Rica and Movistar sell tourist SIMs at SJO and LIR airports, but activation needs passport + cédula-style tourist form. A Costa Rica travel eSIM activates before you land — ideal for rental-car travelers who want GPS and ranger-station apps working from the moment they leave the airport.
| eSIM | Kolbi Tourist SIM | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | ≈ 2 minutes (QR scan pre-flight) | 15–30 minutes (SJO/LIR kiosk) |
| Paperwork | none | passport + tourist form |
| Cost | from ~$1.25/day | CRC 3000–10000 (~$6–20) tourist pack |
| Coverage | Kolbi / Claro CR 4G/5G | same carriers |
| Rainforest | Kolbi strongest in national parks | same — Kolbi = ICE best in rural CR |
Costa Rica eSIM FAQ — Pura Vida Coverage, Kolbi Support & Road-Trip Travel
Which is the best eSIM for Costa Rica?
The best eSIM for Costa Rica depends on your route — a 7-day plan fits a classic Arenal + Monteverde + Manuel Antonio highlights loop, a 30-day plan covers a full Costa Rica circuit including Tortuguero, Puerto Viejo, the Osa Peninsula and Guanacaste beaches, and Costa Rica eSIM unlimited data is ideal for longer Pura Vida digital-nomad stays in Tamarindo, Santa Teresa or Nosara. Our Costa Rica eSIMs run on Kolbi (ICE) and Claro Costa Rica, with dense 4G/5G in San José and the Central Valley and reliable 4G across the major national parks.
Is a Costa Rica eSIM unlimited data plan available for surfers and road-trippers?
Yes — Costa Rica eSIM unlimited data plans run 7, 15 or 30 days. Perfect for Tamarindo-to-Santa-Teresa surf road trips, Osa Peninsula digital-nomad weeks, or long Guanacaste stays. Covers Google Maps offline-refresh for rural roads, WhatsApp booking confirmations with guides, and video calls back home without counting GB.
Does a Costa Rica eSIM work in rainforest parks like Arenal, Monteverde and Manuel Antonio?
Yes — Kolbi (ICE) has 4G at all major national-park main entrances and gateway towns (La Fortuna, Santa Elena, Quepos, Puerto Viejo, Puerto Jiménez), plus on the main Ruta 1 / Ruta 27 / Ruta 34 highways. Expect signal drops on deep canopy trails, the Osa Peninsula interior and some remote cabina areas — plan offline Google Maps tiles for jungle-resort approaches.