A two-week Costa Rica trip costs one flat price with our 14-day Global eSIM plan, with unlimited data and no per-gigabyte meter. The price is set by trip length and not by country, so Costa Rica costs what any other country costs.
The old way turns a two-week trip into a spreadsheet of data caps, validity windows and per-country plans. No spreadsheet here.
A two-week eSIM for Costa Rica costs one flat price with Maya
The 14-day Global eSIM plan costs USD 27.99 (USD 2.00/day) for fourteen days of unlimited data in Costa Rica, and it’s a one-time purchase that ends when its days end. It’s marked Most Popular, and it’s suited to holidays and two-week trips.
Every plan includes a daily high-speed data allowance, the Daily Quota, at up to 4G LTE or 5G where available on local networks. Once you’ve used it, data continues at standard speed for the rest of the day.
Pick your days and go.
Why do Costa Rica eSIM prices range from $11 to $49?
The spread comes from what the money buys: fixed-data packages cost less, and unlimited plans cost more. An eSIM for two weeks in Costa Rica typically lands between $11 and $49, depending on which of the two you choose.
Our Global eSIM sidesteps the split. Plans come in 3-day, 7-day, 14-day and 30-day lengths, all with unlimited data across 165+ countries, so the 14-day price doesn’t move with how much data you use.
The rest of the ladder is short. 3 days costs $9.99, 7 days costs $19.99, and 30 days costs USD 49.99 (USD 1.67/day), marked Best Value. One price per trip length. Done.
What does unlimited data mean on a 14-day Maya eSIM in Costa Rica?
The plan carries a Daily Quota of high-speed data, set out in our terms. It’s a daily high-speed allowance at up to 4G LTE or 5G where available on local networks.
After you use the Daily Quota, data continues at standard speed for the rest of the day. The allowance resets automatically every 24 hours, so tomorrow starts fresh.
Will a Costa Rica eSIM work in remote areas like the Osa Peninsula?
We don’t name the local networks we use in each country. Our destination pages say we connect customers “to the strongest local network in every country.”
Whatever you buy, check coverage for the remote parts of your route before you fly.
Is an eSIM cheaper than a physical SIM bought in Costa Rica?
No. A local prepaid SIM costs less on paper: around $5 for 2 GB, for a Claro card bought at a store, with a wait in line at the airport or in town. The eSIM costs more, but you install it before the flight, and ours has unlimited data where the local SIM has a small cap. The price gap buys time and data.
Our 14-day plan is USD 27.99. Install it once, on Wi-Fi, before the trip. On the iOS automatic method, open the Maya Mobile app, go to Home, select the eSIM, choose Installation Instructions, tap Install eSIM Now, and follow the on-screen prompts.
The QR code method is marked Recommended. Choose it in the Maya Mobile app, scan the QR code with the device you’re installing on, tap Add eSIM or Add Cellular Plan when notified, and follow the prompts.
On landing, switch on the Maya eSIM and select it for Cellular Data. That’s it. You’re connected, and the line at the kiosk is someone else’s.
How do you set up a Maya eSIM before you land in Costa Rica?
Install it once at home, then switch it on when you land. On landing, you switch on the Maya eSIM and select it for Cellular Data, and the plan clock starts when you enable the eSIM in your phone settings.
Your phone must be carrier unlocked, and it must be eSIM-compatible. Most phones bought outright or after completing a contract are already unlocked. If yours isn’t, contact your carrier to have it unlocked, which can usually be done over-the-air via the carrier’s Customer Service phone number or live chat.
Maya is installed once and stays on the phone permanently. For each trip you only buy a new plan, with no reinstalling. The eSIM stays on the device after the plan expires, ready for the next trip.
Done! The rest of the trip is yours.
Which travel eSIM fits two weeks in Costa Rica?
The table sets each company’s own published plans side by side. We sell one global plan priced by trip length, while the others sell per-country, per-region and global plans, some by the gigabyte.
| Travel eSIM | How plans are sold | Unlimited plan allowance, as published |
|---|---|---|
| Maya Mobile | One Global eSIM for 165+ countries, unlimited data at a flat price by trip length: USD 9.99 for 3 days, USD 19.99 for 7 days, USD 27.99 for 14 days, USD 49.99 for 30 days | A daily high-speed data allowance (the Daily Quota) at up to 4G LTE or 5G where local networks offer it, reset every 24 hours; unlimited data at standard speed once the Daily Quota is used |
| Airalo | Per country, per region, or one global plan; priced in USD | Our unlimited data packages don’t have a fixed total data cap. However, to keep the network running fairly for everyone, when you use more than 3GB in a day, we’ll slow down (or “throttle”) your internet speed to 1 Mbps for the rest of that day. Your full high-speed connection will automatically be restored when your daily allowance next resets. Your daily allowance resets every 24 hours, counted from the time you activated your eSIM. |
| Holafly | Per country, per region (Europe, Latin America, Cruise plans), and monthly global plans: Light, 25GB of data, $ 49.90USD/month; Unlimited, $ 64.90USD/month; Ultra, $ 90.95USD/month | Unlimited data plans are subject to a fair use policy, which may temporarily reduce speed in cases of unusually high usage to maintain network quality for all users. |
| Saily | Per country and per region, plus one global plan; by the gigabyte, unlimited, or both | The Unlimited plan gives you 5 GB per day at full 4G/5G speed, then keeps you online at 1 Mbps for the rest of the day — fast enough for navigation, messaging, and standard browsing. |
| Nomad | Per country, per region and global plans; by the gigabyte and unlimited | Once the daily allowance of 2 GB is used, data speeds are reduced (throttled) for the rest of the day. Depending on the specific plan, this reduced speed is approximately 1 Mbps or 2 Mbps. |
Each rival’s cells are its own published words, or a short summary of what it states; the Maya Mobile cells are from maya.net.
Buyers elsewhere report trouble on exactly these points. A one-star Trustpilot review of Orange Travel from March 5, 2026 reads: “I purchased an “unlimited” data plan from Orange Travel and the entire experience has been extremely misleading and frustrating. Their website repeatedly gives the impression that the data is genuinely unlimited. It promotes things like “no daily caps”, “no sudden stops”, and “no speed limits.” Their own support information also says that hotspot/tethering is allowed with no usage limitation, which clearly suggests customers can freely use the data they pay for. However, that is not what actually happens in reality. Not very far into my plan I was suddenly restricted and effectively cut off for “using too much data”, despite the fact I had purchased an unlimited plan and was simply using the service normally. If there are hidden fair-usage limits, they are certainly not made clear when purchasing the plan. Dealing with customer service made the situation even worse. When I first contacted support, one representative actually did not believe me that my data had been restricted, because he said the plan was “unlimited”. It then took two full days for them to investigate the issue. After waiting all that time, they came back confirming the restriction but refused to remove it. Instead of fixing the problem on a plan that was advertised as unlimited, they tried to charge me more money for additional data. There was also another frustrating issue regarding roaming partners. I was arguing with customer services because one of the UK networks listed as a roaming partner never connected at any point, while every other available network connected normally. Instead of addressing the issue, they sent me a roaming partner list that appears to be outdated. The list they provided actually showed Orange and T-Mobile”, despite the fact I had purchased an unlimited plan and was simply using the service normally.”
Atlas just shrugs at that one.
How Maya turns a two-week trip into one flat plan
One eSIM. One flat rate across 165+ countries. The price is the same in every country.
Plans come in 3-day, 7-day, 14-day and 30-day lengths, all with unlimited data across 165+ countries and a daily high-speed allowance, the Daily Quota, at up to 4G LTE or 5G where available on local networks. Trip runs longer? Buy another plan from the Maya app.
No SIM swaps. No hunting for a plan per country. Flip the switch and go.
FAQ
Does our eSIM work in Costa Rica, and on which networks?
Yes, Costa Rica is covered by the Global eSIM, which connects users to the strongest local network in every country. Our destination pages say we connect customers “to the strongest local network in every country.”
What does a 7, 14 or 30 day Maya plan cost if your Costa Rica trip changes?
The 7-day plan costs USD 19.99 (USD 2.86/day), suited to week-long trips and city breaks. If you need more days, buy another plan from the Maya app.
Which phones can use a Maya eSIM in Costa Rica?
Most modern smartphones are supported, including iPhone 11 and newer and Android devices running Android 10 or later. Supported Samsung Galaxy devices include the S20, S21, S22, S23, S24 and S25 series, and supported Google Pixel models range from the Pixel 3 up to the Pixel 10 Pro. Your phone must be carrier unlocked.
Does a 14-day Maya plan renew by itself?
No. Each plan is a one-time purchase. With Auto Top-Up off, the plan runs until it expires and stops with no further charge. Auto Top-Up is opt-in and off by default.
How do refunds work on a Maya eSIM if your Costa Rica plans fall through?
A full refund is available if no data has been used and the request is made within 30 days of purchase. If the eSIM can’t be installed because the device is incompatible or carrier-locked, a full refund less payment processing fees is available if no data was consumed and the request is within 30 days of purchase. Consumers have a legal right to withdraw within 14 days of buying, or until the eSIM is activated, whichever comes first. Refunds go to the original payment method, or as Maya Rewards Points if you prefer.
What should you check before buying any eSIM for Costa Rica?
Check that your phone is fully network-unlocked before purchasing, or the eSIM will fail to activate. Check device compatibility on the Maya website before you buy; the full list is at maya.net/esim-compatible-devices. We’re not responsible if a plan can’t be installed or used on an incompatible or locked device.
Do you need a local Costa Rica phone number to use an eSIM?
No. Our eSIM plans are data plans only, so they don’t include a local phone number, and that saves expensive roaming fees. Calls and texts over Wi-Fi Calling incur no roaming fees and no additional costs because they go over the data connection.
Can you keep the same Maya eSIM for your next trip after Costa Rica?
Yes. Maya is installed once and stays on the phone permanently, so it can be reused on every trip.
Maya is one Global eSIM with unlimited data across 165+ countries, so a two-week Costa Rica trip is one flat plan.
