“I got the 2GB for 30 days(not sure about the duration of plan) and it was amazing. Honestly all there esim's are very close to the cheepest and the have a cash back wallet where you earn 10% of every purchase which can than be used to pay for future esim's with them. They use the liberty network in Costa Rica BTW and all their esims are routed through Poland but I didn't feel any slow speeds.”

Vic

Aug 21, 2025

Airhub Costa Rica

“After buying more than 20 sim cards from them, this one was a super bad experience after which I think I'd better pay more on other providers than use this one.
I bought a pretty expensive 40 day sim for $70, it said beforehand that it works only on Iphone, so I got an iphone specifically for this. After you order it says - esim will be activated in 12 hours (its the type where you give them your imei and they register you rather than scanning a QR).
12 hours later 2 CS agents contact me separately saying there is a problem activating. I spend 5 days corresponding with them (I needed the card next day after I bought it), customers support end up ghosting me. Asking for a refund finally got a response full week after failed activation. Now 50 days after the claimed refund I havn't got it and they do not respond via any channels.
And I am a recurring customer, I bought more than 20 sims from them already, some of them worked, some didn't, I'd say chance is around 70 working to 30 not working. Every time trying to get a refund is super painful, customer support is awful, but I got at least portion of the money (they refunded me the wrong purchase once). But this time they decided to just lie and hide. So be warned. Also amount of time you need to spend corresponding with them is just abysimal, it is not worth the money. Their voice plans are usually the best, but its a lottery with very high cost of losing. ”

morty

May 25, 2024

Costa Rica Travel eSIM FAQ

Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in Costa Rica

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Costa Rica, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

Costa Rica offers more than 140 travel eSIM brands and more than 4700 prepaid data plans. With such a wide selection of plans, travelers can easily find an eSIM that matches their travel needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Costa Rica?

Unrestricted data eSIM plans for Costa Rica are offered by Roamify, Truely, abesteSIM, and Yesim. Each plan allows tethering, applies a 1 to 30‑day validity period, and includes 5G connectivity with potential speed throttling. The abesteSIM plan specifically notes a 5‑Mbps speed limit. Pricing for these unlimited data plans ranges broadly from about five US dollars to roughly two hundred ten US dollars, giving travelers flexible options to select a plan that meets both their data needs and budget.

What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica offers several major mobile network operators (MNOs) that provide extensive coverage and services suitable for travel eSIMs:

Liberty: A leading wireless carrier in Costa Rica, Liberty offers comprehensive mobile services, including voice and data, with extensive coverage across the country.
Kölbi: Operated by the state-owned Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE), Kölbi provides a wide range of mobile services, including voice and data, with a strong presence throughout Costa Rica.
Claro: A subsidiary of the Mexican telecommunications giant América Móvil, Claro offers mobile services such as voice and data, with reliable coverage in urban and many rural areas.
Movistar: Owned by the Spanish multinational Telefónica, Movistar provides various mobile services, including voice and data, with good coverage, particularly in urban regions.

In addition to these MNOs, Costa Rica has Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) like Tuyo Móvil and Fullmóvil, which offer mobile services by leasing access from major carriers. However, most travel eSIMs rely on the infrastructure of the primary MNOs rather than MVNOs.

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for Costa Rica?

Yes, travel eSIM plans that include a local phone number and SMS are available for Costa Rica. Providers such as GlobaleSIM, Airalo, Orange Travel, Esimtofly, LinkeSIM, and TravelKon offer these options. All of the listed plans support inbound and outbound voice calls and receive and send SMS messages. The dialing codes vary: GlobaleSIM uses +1 (a foreign code), Airalo uses +506 (the Costa Rica code), Orange Travel uses 48, and Esimtofly, LinkeSIM and TravelKon use +33; therefore, only Airalo provides a true local Costa Rica number, while the others use foreign numbers and cannot be used directly for local dialing within Costa Rica.

Typical prices start at around $5.00 USD for a 1 GB 7‑day GlobaleSIM plan and climb to several hundred dollars for larger data packages, such as a 20 GB 30‑day Esimtofly plan for $16.70 USD or a 30‑day Roamify 20 GB plan for $105.00 USD. Validity periods range from a few days to a full year. Travelers can compare pricing, data caps, and any additional requirements (e.g. eKYC, tethering) to choose the eSIM that best fits their needs.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: May 25, 2026