Our Global eSIM is the best eSIM for Costa Rica if you want unlimited data at one flat price for your trip length: pick 3, 7, 14 or 30 days and install it once. It covers Costa Rica among 165+ countries, with a daily high-speed allowance stated in its terms.
Costa Rica runs from city streets to jungle roads, and guessing gigabytes for that is a bad bet.
Maya Mobile is the best eSIM for Costa Rica trips of 3 to 30 days
Our Global eSIM covers Costa Rica and costs $9.99 for 3 days, $19.99 for 7 days, $27.99 for 14 days or $49.99 for 30 days. Every plan is unlimited data, priced by how long you’re away.
You pick days. That’s the decision. No country pack to hunt down, no tier to second-guess.
Beach day, volcano hike, long drive back to San José: the plan you bought on the couch is the plan you use.
Is the Maya Mobile Global eSIM really unlimited in Costa Rica?
Yes, the Global eSIM gives unlimited data in Costa Rica. A daily high-speed allowance applies, set out in our terms, and the Daily Quota rules say how it works day to day.
The allowance resets automatically every 24 hours. Your count runs from the activation date, so day two starts 24 hours after day one did.
After the Daily Quota is spent, data keeps running at standard speed until the day ends. Some restrictions apply to very high usage of Unlimited eSIM plans, so service quality holds up for everyone.
Scroll, map, upload, repeat. The allowance refills while you sleep.
What coverage does the Maya Mobile eSIM give in Costa Rica’s cities and jungle?
Costa Rica runs on three carriers, Kölbi (ICE), Claro and Liberty, and all three serve San José and the beach towns such as Tamarindo and Manuel Antonio. In remote areas like the Osa Peninsula, Kölbi generally has the strongest reach. The Global eSIM covers Costa Rica among its 165+ countries.
La Fortuna works the same way as the other towns: all three carriers work smoothly there. Deep jungle roads are where Kölbi earns its reputation.
We don’t name the local networks we use in each country. Our destination pages say we connect you “to the strongest local network in every country”.
Costa Rica’s regulator publishes its own measurements. SUTEL’s Resultados 2025 de la evaluación nacional de calidad en servicios móviles compares each operator’s reported coverage with field measurements, as the share of samples that match.
Pick 3, 7, 14 or 30 days of Maya Mobile eSIM for Costa Rica
Match the plan to the trip: 3 days for a weekend, 7 for a week, 14 for two weeks, 30 for a long stay. You pay once per plan, and it stops when the chosen number of days is up.
The Unlimited 3 Days plan suits weekend trips and short getaways. It costs USD 9.99 (USD 3.33/day).
The Unlimited 7 Days plan suits week-long trips and city breaks. It costs USD 19.99 (USD 2.86/day).
The Unlimited 14 Days plan suits holidays and two-week trips. It costs USD 27.99 (USD 2.00/day) and is marked Most Popular.
The Unlimited 30 Days plan suits long trips and digital nomads. It costs USD 49.99 (USD 1.67/day) and is marked Best Value.
For a daily-pass comparison, Verizon Wireless lists Costa Rica at “$12 per day” on its TravelPass Countries page. That’s per device, per day.
Longer trips cost less per day on our plans. Pick your days and go.
What should you check before you buy an eSIM for Costa Rica?
Per-gigabyte tiers force you to guess your usage, while a flat plan by trip length does not. The Global eSIM is unlimited and priced flat by trip length.
Check the pricing model first. Our price is the same in every country, one flat rate across 165+ countries, and it’s the same whether you’re in France or Japan. Costa Rica gets no special tier.
Check the daily allowance next. All our plans include a daily high-speed data allowance (the Daily Quota), at up to 4G LTE or 5G where available on local networks.
Check the setup. On Trustpilot on August 13, 2026, Osman D. gave aloSIM one star and wrote: “No Russian manuals available. I purchased aloSIM for my family while they were traveling, but none of them could set up the eSIM. As an experienced Windows and Android user, I could have probably figured it out by trial and error, but my family couldn’t. It’s way too complicated with English-only instructions. Plus, after my payment successfully processed, the app still asked me to buy the plan again. # update since you are planning to add Russian instructions, I’ll give aloSIM another try. My family is heading to Turkey at the end of August, and if everything goes well, I’ll update my review to 5 stars.”
Atlas has watched continents drift, and he still wouldn’t wait on a setup guide.
Check whether you care which carrier you’re on. MobiMatter lets you pick the exact carrier network before you buy. Holafly sells unlimited data packages, Saily sells per-gigabyte plans, and Airalo sells data packages with advance installation.
How do you set up a Maya Mobile eSIM before landing in Costa Rica?
Install the Global eSIM once on a compatible phone before you fly, then start your Costa Rica plan. The eSIM stays on the phone afterwards, so the next trip needs only a new plan.
You can install at any time. It won’t connect to a network until you arrive in Costa Rica.
If you’ve installed before arrival, set it as the primary Cellular/Mobile Data plan when you land. Then you’re on.
Check your phone first. The compatible list includes iPhones from the iPhone XR/XS series through the iPhone 17 series, including iPhone Air, SE 2 (2020) and SE 3 (2022). Pixel phones from the Pixel 3 through the Pixel 10 Pro work, including the 3a, 4a, 6a, 7a, 8a and 9 Pro XL variants.
Customers install one Maya eSIM that stays on the device permanently, with no need to delete or reinstall it between trips. We recommend keeping it installed so it’s ready for the next trip.
Done. You’re online before the baggage carousel starts.
Which travel eSIM should you buy for a Costa Rica trip?
The table lists how each travel eSIM company prices and structures its plans, in its own published words. Read the allowance column twice, because that’s where unlimited gets defined.
| 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. |
The Airalo, Holafly and Saily cells quote or briefly summarize what each company states, while the Maya Mobile cells come from maya.net.
How Maya keeps one eSIM on your phone for every trip
When the trip runs longer, another plan comes from the app. The eSIM is already on your phone, so there’s nothing to reinstall.
One eSIM covers 165+ countries and is installed once. It stays on the phone permanently.
Plans come as 3-day, 7-day, 14-day or 30-day options, all with unlimited data across 165+ countries. The 30-day plan is USD 49.99.
Costa Rica this month, somewhere else next. Same eSIM, new plan, trip’s sorted.
FAQ
Will my home WhatsApp number still work with a Costa Rica eSIM?
Yes. Your home WhatsApp number keeps working as long as you keep your primary line active, with data roaming turned off. Use the eSIM strictly for mobile data.
When should I install my eSIM before a Costa Rica trip?
Any time before you fly. The eSIM can be installed at any time, but it won’t connect to a network until you arrive in Costa Rica. On arrival, set it as the primary Cellular/Mobile Data plan. The plan clock starts when you enable the Maya eSIM in phone settings, and activation usually takes about one or two minutes.
How do I check that my phone supports an eSIM?
Compare your model with our compatible list. On the Samsung side, Galaxy support covers the S20, S21, S22, S23, S24 and S25 series, Z Flip and Z Fold models, A34, A54, A55 and A56 5G, Fold and Note20 models. Compatible iPads include iPad Pro 11-inch (1st Gen), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd), iPad Air (3rd), iPad (7th) and iPad mini (5th), along with every newer generation of each.
What happens when my eSIM plan’s days run out in Costa Rica?
The plan ends when its days end, with no further charge, unless you’ve turned on Auto Top-Up. Auto Top-Up is opt-in and off by default. Need more days? Another plan comes from the app.
What if I use up my daily high-speed data in Costa Rica?
Data continues at standard speed for the rest of the day. The high-speed allowance resets automatically every 24 hours. Data isn’t cut off entirely on the plans, and we don’t promise a specific speed.
Do I need a new eSIM for my next trip after Costa Rica?
No. Maya is installed once and stays on the phone permanently. For each trip, you only buy a new plan, with no reinstalling.
How do refunds work if my eSIM won’t connect in Costa Rica?
If no data has been used, you can get a full refund by asking within 30 days of purchase. A full refund is also available if an activated plan is completely unusable due to a Maya error that isn’t fixed within 10 days of your refund request. Refund requests must be submitted within 30 days of the issue arising. The Terms of Service carry the complete refund terms, including the other cases.
What if Costa Rica is a cruise port on my trip?
Yes, through the Global + Cruise plan, a separate purchase priced on its own. It covers 20+ cruise lines and 165+ countries. The cruise lines include Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line.
Maya is one eSIM with unlimited data across 165+ countries, installed once and priced flat by trip length.
