An eSIM is a digital profile installed directly on your device; you don’t need a physical SIM card.

With TurTrip, buy your eSIM for Costa Rica online, install it on your phone, and get connected without a physical SIM card.

Once activated, your eSIM automatically connects to the local networks operated by Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE), Claro CR, LIBERTY COSTA RICA and Telefónica Costa Rica, so you can use the internet throughout your trip without roaming charges or hassle.

Mobile coverage in Costa Rica is very good in major cities and tourist areas such as San José, Liberia, Puntarenas, Jacó, and Puerto Viejo. You connect through leading local networks in Costa Rica, including Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE), Claro CR, LIBERTY COSTA RICA and Telefónica Costa Rica, providing a stable connection for most of your trip.

Speeds may vary in rural or mountainous areas and on long road trips, especially in remote regions.

No. All TurTrip plans for Costa Rica are data-only. To make calls over the internet, you can use apps that work with your mobile data or Wi-Fi connection.

Your eSIM for Costa Rica lasts for the period included in your plan, such as 7, 15, or 30 days. The validity period starts when your eSIM first connects to a compatible local network in Costa Rica, not when you install or buy it.

Keep in mind that all TurTrip eSIMs also have a validity period of 6 months. If you don’t use it within that period, your eSIM will automatically expire after 6 months from activation or last use, even if you haven’t used up your data plan.

All the Unlimited data eSIM for Costa Rica include unlimited connectivity throughout your trip, so you can explore without worrying about running out of data. Here’s how it works: you get 1 GB per day at maximum speed, ideal for smooth browsing.

Once you’ve used your daily 1 GB of high-speed data, your service stays active. Your speed is reduced to 1.25 Mbps, so you can still use WhatsApp, Google Maps and social media, check bookings, find restaurants, or read your email. You stay connected even after using your daily high-speed allowance.

Your 1 GB of high-speed data resets automatically every 24 hours. There’s nothing you need to do: each day of your trip, you get a fresh high-speed allowance to use your phone as usual.

You can connect to 3G, 4G, LTE, and 5G networks, depending on the available coverage and your device’s compatibility. In cities and urban areas, browsing is generally fast and smooth, ideal for maps, social media, messaging, and online work.

In less populated or rural areas, or on long journeys, speeds may be lower. A stable connection takes priority over maximum speed so you can keep browsing and using essential services.

Yes. For your eSIM to work correctly in Costa Rica, keep data roaming turned on in your phone’s settings. There’s no extra charge: you’re using the local network linked to your TurTrip eSIM, rather than roaming with your regular carrier.

If data roaming is off, your device may not connect even if the eSIM is installed correctly. Turn it on before using data and keep it enabled throughout your trip in Costa Rica to avoid connection interruptions.

Yes. You can share your TurTrip eSIM’s data connection with other devices using tethering or a mobile hotspot, such as a laptop, tablet, or another phone, as long as your device supports it.

Shared data comes out of your plan, just as it does when you browse on your phone. Video calls, browsing on a computer, and downloads can use data faster.

We recommend using your hotspot when needed and checking your usage in your TurTrip account. If you need more data during your trip, you can easily top up your plan at any time.

If your eSIM doesn’t connect when you arrive in Costa Rica, don’t worry: a few simple steps usually fix the issue. First, make sure your TurTrip eSIM is selected as the line for mobile data in your device’s settings and that data roaming is turned on.

If you don’t connect right away, restart your phone or switch airplane mode on for a few seconds, then off, to restart the network search. Also check that a data limit or power-saving mode isn’t blocking your connection.

In most cases, these steps fix the issue within a few minutes. If you’re still offline, log in to your TurTrip account and contact our support team, who will help you resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

Yes, and we recommend it. In your TurTrip account, tap the installation link to add the eSIM directly to your phone. You can use the QR code as an alternative. You can install yours eSIM for Costa Rica before you travel, while you still have Wi-Fi and time to set it up. When you arrive in Costa Rica, just turn on the eSIM line, mobile data, and data roaming to get online right away.

Installing the eSIM in advance doesn’t use data or start your plan’s validity period. The eSIM will only activate when it detects a local network in Costa Rica. Installing it ahead of time means you won’t have to rely on airport Wi-Fi and can get online as soon as your trip to Costa Rica begins.

Yes, your TurTrip eSIM works in Costa Rica, from San José and Liberia to the Caribbean region and the south of the country, as long as mobile coverage is available. In cities, larger towns, and tourist destinations, the connection is usually stable enough for browsing, maps, and messaging apps.

Please be aware that Costa Rica has mountainous areas and regions with low population density. In remote areas, such as the Nicoya Peninsula, long routes or rural areas, coverage may be more limited or the speed lower. This is normal and depends on your location, not your eSIM.

For travel to remote areas, we recommend downloading offline maps and planning your data usage, especially for long journeys or trips through sparsely populated areas.

Yes. The TurTrip eSIM for Costa Rica works with apps for online banking, payments, transportation, and other local services that need an internet connection.

You can use banking apps, Google Maps, transportation apps, hotel and restaurant booking services, and messaging apps such as WhatsApp during your trip to Costa Rica. With a data-only eSIM, these apps work just as they do with a regular mobile connection.

Some apps may require SMS verification. You’ll receive the code on your regular number if you keep your physical SIM active. That’s why many travelers use their TurTrip eSIM for data and keep their regular SIM for important calls or messages, with Secure and stable internet in Costa Rica.

Yes. You can buy your eSIM for Costa Rica even when already in the country, as long as you have internet access to complete the purchase and installation, such as Wi-Fi at your hotel, a café, or the airport.

Delivery is instant, and you can install your eSIM on your phone in minutes. Once it’s installed, just turn on the eSIM line, mobile data, and data roaming to start browsing without visiting a store or buying a local SIM card.

Buying your eSIM for Costa Rica online saves time, avoids lines, and lets you connect wherever you are, from San José to Liberia, Puntarenas, or Jacó, with stable internet throughout your trip.