Costa Rica
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| Data | Geldig | Dag-cap | Na cap | Prijs | Kies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 GB | 30 dagen | - | - | € 29,99 incl. VAT € 10,00 per GB | Kies dit bundel |
| 5 GB | 30 dagen | - | - | € 49,99 incl. VAT € 10,00 per GB | Kies dit bundel |
| 10 GB | 30 dagen | - | - | € 64,99 incl. VAT € 6,50 per GB | Kies dit bundel |
| 20 GB | 30 dagen | - | - | € 84,99 incl. VAT € 4,25 per GB | Kies dit bundel |
Which eSIM fits your trip to Costa Rica?
Pick based on how you use data on the road. Every scenario links to the bundle that suits it best.
Business travel
Mail, calendar, video meetings and hotspot for your laptop. A mid sized bundle with 30 days validity covers a work week easily.
Travelling with family
Maps, tickets and messaging for everyone. Take a smaller bundle per device so you only pay for what you use.
Data heavy use
Video calls, streaming and remote work. Choose the largest or unlimited bundle and top up from your account.
Kids iPad or phone
Data only, no calls or texts. When the data runs out there are no extra charges. Top up any time, or take a long running bundle right away.
Quick compare: eSIM for Costa Rica
The best value bundle per validity period, with network, data, price and the benefit of each version.
One eSIM for your whole trip
Costa Rica is also covered by these regional bundles. No need to buy a new eSIM per country, one plan covers the entire trip.
- One QR code, one install, every country
- No swapping or buying SIMs along the way
- Your device connects automatically to the best local network
Uw eSIM voor 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Digitale simkaart, geen fysieke kaart nodig. U scant of installeert met 1 klik en bent meteen online.
- Bestemming
- Costa Rica
- Netwerk
- Claro
- Data
- 5 GB
eSIM for Costa Rica
A Netcom Travel eSIM gives you mobile data in Costa Rica from the moment you land, with no roaming bill afterwards. You install the profile at home over wifi and it connects automatically on arrival, so you can order a taxi, open your maps and check in without hunting for a local shop or an open wifi network. Bundles for Costa Rica start at € 14,99 and are delivered by email in a few minutes.
Network and coverage in Costa Rica
In Costa Rica the eSIM registers on local premium networks, with 4G LTE everywhere and 5G where the operator has rolled it out. Coverage is strongest around the main cities and tourist regions of Costa Rica. Your phone picks the strongest signal by itself, and you never need to set an APN by hand.
Arrival and activation in Costa Rica
Install the profile before you leave, turn on data roaming for the eSIM and keep your home SIM for calls and texts. When you switch off airplane mode after landing, the eSIM connects within about a minute.
How much data do you need in Costa Rica?
City break of 5 days
3 GB covers maps, messaging and tickets.
Two week trip
10 GB is comfortable with daily navigation and photos.
Working remotely
20 GB or unlimited, especially with video calls.
Travel tips for Costa Rica
- Install the eSIM at home over wifi, it saves time on arrival in Costa Rica.
- Turn data roaming on for the travel eSIM and off for your home SIM to avoid surprise charges.
- Download offline maps before departure as a backup for the first minutes after landing.
- Public wifi in hotels and airports in Costa Rica is often open, your own data connection is safer.
- Top up from your order page if you run out, the same eSIM profile keeps working.
Frequently asked questions about your eSIM for Costa Rica
Everything about activation, validity and coverage for Costa Rica, answered in short.
How do I activate my eSIM for Costa Rica?
Install at home over wifi. Open Settings, Mobile network, Add eSIM on iOS or Connections, SIM manager, Add eSIM on Android, scan the QR code from your confirmation email or use the direct install link, keep your home SIM for calls and select the eSIM for data, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM. On arrival in Costa Rica it connects to local premium networks automatically.
When does the validity of my Costa Rica bundle start?
Validity starts at first actual use in Costa Rica, not at purchase or installation, so you can install days in advance without losing a day. From that moment the days run continuously.
Which network will I use in Costa Rica?
Your eSIM roams on local premium networks and switches to the strongest available signal. If you have no service, select a network manually in Settings, Mobile network, Network selection.
Can I call and text with the eSIM in Costa Rica?
Our bundles are data bundles. You call over WhatsApp, FaceTime or Signal, and your home number stays reachable as long as your own SIM stays active next to the eSIM.
What does an eSIM for Costa Rica cost?
Bundles for Costa Rica start at € 14,99, VAT included, with larger data and longer validity available. You pay once, there is no subscription and no roaming invoice afterwards.
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More about your eSIM for Costa Rica
Read how an eSIM works and how to install it before your trip to Costa Rica, so you know right away if your device is compatible.