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Costa Rica eSIM

10 prepaid data plans incl. unlimited · from $2.69

The cheapest Costa Rica eSIM on Wakavi is 1 GB for 7 days at $2.69. The best value is 20 GB for 30 days at $47.69, which works out to $2.38 per GB. Plans run on Claro. Unlimited plans start at $1.99 a day, with 500 MB to 3 GB at full speed each day.

Prices checked 3 Nov 2026 · all prices in USD, no hidden fees.

Choose your Costa Rica plan

Unlimited, with a daily full-speed allowance. Each day you get the amount below at full speed; after that the connection slows for the rest of that day and resets the next day, so you’re never cut off. Hotspot works. Pick the allowance, then how many days.
Choose a daily allowance

How many days?

Any length from 1 to 365 days. Longer trips cost less per day.

Your plan

Costa Rica · 500 MB/day · 7 days

500 MB at full speed every day, then 512 kbps · starts on first connection

How many eSIMs?

One per phone · each gets its own QR code

1
Total$7.29

Secure checkout by Stripe. Card, Apple Pay and Google Pay. eSIM delivered by email in about a minute. Appears as WAKAVI ESIM on your statement. Full refund if you never install it.

500 MB/day · 7 days

$7.29

Plan details

Network
Claro (4G)
Speed
4G LTE
Starts
When you first connect
Top-up
Supported
  • • Data only: keep your own SIM for calls, texts and WhatsApp.
  • • Activate within 180 days of purchase.
  • • Unlimited plans: 500 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB at full speed each day, then 512 kbps until the next day. Hotspot allowed.
  • • Your connection exits via US, so some local sites may show that country’s version.

Travelling beyond Costa Rica?

These regional eSIMs include Costa Rica and its neighbours.

Global (117 countries) regionGlobal (117 countries)$4.20/GBfrom$6.49Global regionGlobal$4.40/GBfrom$7.49South America regionSouth America$4.91/GBfrom$7.49

How to install your Costa Rica eSIM

Install at home on Wi-Fi. Check your phone first on our eSIM compatible phones list.

iPhone

  1. 1Open the email from Wakavi and tap “Install on iPhone”, or open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Use QR Code and scan it.
  2. 2Label the new line “Wakavi Costa Rica” and set it as your Cellular Data line. Keep your main number for calls and iMessage.
  3. 3When you land, turn on Data Roaming for the Wakavi line. You’re online.

Android

  1. 1Open Settings → Network & internet (or Connections) → SIMs → Add eSIM, then scan the QR code from your email.
  2. 2Name the eSIM “Wakavi Costa Rica” and choose it for mobile data.
  3. 3When you arrive, turn on Roaming for the Wakavi eSIM.

Costa Rica eSIM FAQ

How much is an eSIM for Costa Rica?

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Costa Rica eSIMs on Wakavi start at $2.69 for 1 GB over 7 days. 10 GB for 30 days costs $25.99. The lowest price per GB is $2.38, on the 20 GB plan.

Which networks does the Costa Rica eSIM use?

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Wakavi's Costa Rica eSIM connects to Claro (4G). Your phone picks the strongest available network automatically.

Does the Costa Rica eSIM support 5G?

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Costa Rica plans run on 4G LTE. 5G is not currently offered on these plans.

Is the unlimited Costa Rica eSIM really unlimited?

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It's unlimited with a daily full-speed allowance: 500 MB a day, 1 GB a day, 2 GB a day, 3 GB a day. After the allowance, speed drops to 512 kbps for the rest of that day and resets the next day, so you're never cut off. Hotspot is allowed. You choose any length from 1 to 365 days; longer trips cost less per day, from $1.99 a day.

When does my Costa Rica eSIM start?

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The plan starts when your phone first connects to a network in Costa Rica, so you can install it at home before you leave. It must be activated within 180 days of purchase.

Can I top up my Costa Rica eSIM?

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Yes, most Costa Rica plans can be topped up with more data without installing a new eSIM. Contact us from your order page and we'll add data to the same eSIM.

Can I get a refund on a Costa Rica eSIM?

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Yes. If you never install the eSIM, Wakavi refunds it in full: email [email protected] with your WK order number. Check that your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked before you buy. The charge shows as WAKAVI ESIM on your statement.

Do I get a Costa Rica phone number?

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No. Wakavi eSIMs are data-only. Keep your normal SIM for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or other apps over data. Your WhatsApp number stays the same.

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