Nomad eSIM Data Plans for Costa Rica

Nomad does not provide a true unlimited data eSIM for Costa Rica. The plans that carry the word “unlimited” in their name actually allow 2GB of high‑speed data per day and include a reduced speed of 1000kbps after that limit, so they have a hard cap and are not unlimited.

However, Nomad does offer fixed‑data plans with large allowances for Costa Rica. For example, the Regional Global‑EX - 365 Days - 30 GB plan gives 30GB of high‑speed data for a full year, and the Local Costa Rica - 30 Days - 20 GB plan provides 20GB over 30 days. These fixed data plans provide a cost‑effective option for most travelers.

Nomad does not currently provide eSIM plans for Costa Rica that include a phone number or SMS capability. Travelers can only obtain data‑only plans from Nomad in Costa Rica. However, VoIP services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage can generally be used over the data connection for communication; travelers should verify that these apps are accessible in Costa Rica before purchasing, as some destinations may block or restrict access to specific VoIP services.

Nomad provides 7 single‑country plans and 14 multi‑country plans that include Costa Rica. The plans span a wide price range from roughly $8 to $170 and offer data caps between 1 GB and 50 GB for validity periods of 5 to 365 days. Among these, 2 plans use a daily data cap approach while the remaining 19 rely on a fixed data amount, allowing users to choose between a predictable daily limit and a larger all‑inclusive data bundle.