Everything You Need to Know

Staying connected during your Costa Rica vacation is easier than ever. You can use your smartphone in Costa Rica by getting a prepaid sim card or purchasing an international data plan with your carrier at home.

Getting a prepaid SIM card in Costa Rica is very easy and not that expensive. We recommend getting a Costa Rica SIM card so you can have a local phone number and data. In this article you will learn all about SIM cards in Costa Rica.

This post has been updated July 2019.

How to Get a SIM Card in Costa Rica

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Where Can I Get a SIM Card in Costa Rica?

Most of the phone companies in Costa Rica have stands all over the country. You can buy pre-paid SIM cards in both San Jose and Liberia International Airport in Costa Rica. These are Kolbi (one of the telecommunication provider) stands.

The SIM card stand in San Jose International Airport is at baggage claim and customs. This SIM card stand in San Jose Airport opens at 6 AM and closes at 1015…