1 GB Internet in Costa Rica - 7 Days
How to Use Your 1 GB eSIM in Costa Rica
Purchase & Receive Your QR Code
The moment you buy your Costa Rica 1 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 1 GB of data for 7 days in Costa Rica. Keep your primary SIM switched on if you still need calls and SMS.
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.