PikoeSIM
1 GB
7 days€1.52€1.52/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Costa Rica eSIM
Plans from€1.52
1 GB 7 days
Arenal, Costa Rica
- Fast 4G/5G
- One-click Activation
- Hotspot Sharing
- 24/7 Support
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7 days(1 plan)
30 days(10 plans)
1 GB
30 days€1.73€1.73/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
2 GB
30 days€4.25€2.13/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
3 GB
30 days€4.99€1.66/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
5 GB
30 days€8.00€1.60/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
6 GB
30 days€9.30€1.55/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
7 GB
30 days€10.78€1.54/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
8 GB
30 days€11.58€1.45/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
9 GB
30 days€12.98€1.44/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
10 GB
30 days€14.04€1.40/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
20 GB
30 days€26.00€1.30/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
20 days(9 plans)
2 GB
20 days€4.25€2.13/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
3 GB
20 days€4.99€1.66/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
5 GB
20 days€8.00€1.60/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
6 GB
20 days€9.30€1.55/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
7 GB
20 days€10.78€1.54/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
8 GB
20 days€11.58€1.45/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
9 GB
20 days€12.98€1.44/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
10 GB
20 days€14.04€1.40/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
20 GB
20 days€26.00€1.30/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
1 day(1 plan)
3 GB
1 day€5.18€1.73/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
5 days(1 plan)
3 GB
5 days€5.18€1.73/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
15 days(2 plans)
3 GB
15 days€4.66€1.55/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
5 GB
15 days€8.63€1.73/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
10 days(1 plan)
5 GB
10 days€8.63€1.73/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
21 days(1 plan)
5 GB
21 days€8.63€1.73/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
60 days(1 plan)
30 GB
60 days€52.85€1.76/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
90 days(1 plan)
50 GB
90 days€88.06€1.76/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Claro 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Tech specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | Costa Rica only. |
| Local networks | Claro |
| Network technology | Connects to 4G/LTE where available. 5G is not confirmed on this plan. Networks and technology vary by plan. |
| Data & validity | Fixed total data. No daily reset. |
| Calls & SMS | Use internet messaging and calling apps. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required. |
How it works
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in Costa Rica.
01Choose your plan
Compare data, validity and activation. Check phone compatibility.
02Follow the installation instructions
Install over Wi-Fi. Check when validity starts before installing.
03Connect in Costa Rica
Select the eSIM for mobile data and follow its setup instructions.
Compare ways to get online in Costa Rica
Use prepaid data on the phone you already carry. This is how PikoeSIM compares with a rental router, home-carrier roaming and a physical SIM.
Swipe or scroll to compare all four options
| What matters | PikoeSIMTravel eSIM | Pocket Wi-FiRental router | RoamingYour home carrier | Local SIMPhysical SIM card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting connected | Download the eSIM to your phone, then follow the activation steps that come with your plan. | Book delivery or collect a rental router from the provider. | Turn on roaming and confirm your destination is covered by your home plan. | Buy a SIM card and insert it into a compatible SIM slot on your phone. |
| Extra equipment | None. You use the eSIM-compatible phone you already have. | A separate device to carry, charge and keep within range. | None. You keep using your existing phone and SIM. | A physical SIM card. You might need to remove your usual SIM to fit it. |
| Data & cost | From €1.52 for 1 GB / 7 days. You pick a fixed allowance when you order. | Rental fees and data terms vary by provider. Check delivery, loss and damage fees before booking. | Your carrier's rates apply. Some home plans already include roaming at your destination. | Prepaid prices, data allowances and validity periods differ between local operators. |
| Sharing your data | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. | Connect phones and other devices to the router. They all need to stay inside its Wi-Fi range. | Tethering depends on your carrier and your roaming plan. | Check that the local plan allows tethering before you rely on it. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. Make calls and send messages through internet apps. | Internet only. Regular calls and SMS still use your phone's mobile plan. | Calls and SMS are billed under your carrier's roaming terms. | A local number, calls and SMS depend on the specific plan you buy. |
| After your trip | There's nothing to send back when your trip ends. | Return the router and accessories on time. Late or missing returns can trigger extra fees. | No hardware to return afterwards. | You don't need to return any rental device. |
Frequently asked questions.
Answers to common setup and buying questions.
Which Costa Rica eSIM plan should I choose?
Compare data, validity, activation and networks before buying. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
When does the plan start?
Check each plan: validity starts at purchase, first installation or first network connection.
Which networks are included?
Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.
Can I use a hotspot?
Check hotspot support on each plan. Connected devices share the allowance.
Does the data reset every day?
Fixed total data. No daily reset.
Can I use this package in another country?
Costa Rica only.
What phone do I need?
An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required.
What should I check if mobile data is not working?
Check coverage, remaining data and validity. Follow the supplied roaming and APN instructions. Keep the eSIM installed when contacting support.
Using your eSIM in Costa Rica
Mobile data in Costa Rica
This is a data-only eSIM card for compatible, unlocked phones, aimed at tourists and people visiting family. These prepaid data plans arrive as a virtual sim card you add in the phone's eSIM slot, and their main features are internet data and hotspot tethering rather than voice service; there is no local phone number, calls or texts. Load it before you leave, then use it to pull up airport pickups, park confirmations and lodge directions.
Compare data, validity, activation and networks before buying. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
Check the network for your plan.
Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.
Save the details.Arenal, Costa Rica
Match the airport to your ticket before booking a transfer.
Juan Santamaría Airport serves San José but sits in Alajuela Province, about 20 miles from downtown. Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR), also called Liberia Guanacaste Airport, is a separate gateway for Guanacaste, Monteverde and La Fortuna. Copy the airport name from your booking into any transfer request and save the pickup details.
Buses are run by private companies rather than one government service, and San José has no central terminal. Each operator uses its own station and sells tickets its own way, so check the line's own page before you leave the hotel and save the exact departure point. Taking the bus is an affordable way to reach most places.
Save before you goAirport name, transfer pickup point, bus operator and departure terminal.
La Fortuna: pin the park gate, not the mountain.
A La Fortuna stay usually means three separate points: your lodge, a tour pickup and the Arenal Volcano National Park entrance. Save a pin for each. Searching only for 'Arenal' can drop you in a broad area instead of the gate your booking expects.
Check the official park information and visitor recommendations for the current entrance, trails and rules before you go, and save your route and return plan. If you drive, ask your lodge to confirm the final turnoff, since signs can be sparse.
Download a large offline map on Wi-Fi and keep enough battery for the trip back. Forest and hills can cut reception even when your plan still has data.
Save before you goPark entrance, lodge directions and return transport details.
Manuel Antonio: bring the ticket confirmation with you.
Check the official park site online for ticket availability and the current entry rules before you go, and save any confirmation so you can open it without signal at the gate.
When you arrange transport from your lodging, send the park entrance pin and set the return pickup as a separate point. A meeting on the beach and the national park gate are different instructions.
Save ticket attachments and the way back to your room before you head out. Mobile data helps with last-minute changes, but it won't replace a required reservation or guarantee entry.
Save before you goEntry confirmation, current visit rules and return pickup point.
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