BNESIM eSIM Costa Rica 2026: Cheap Data Plans & Prices
BNESIM eSIM Costa Rica 2026: plans and prices. How much does it cost? Rates by days and GB, from the cheapest to the largest data package, in one list.
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Updated Nov 9, 2026
BNESIM plans and prices for Costa Rica
BNESIM for Costa Rica FAQ.
How much does the cheapest BNESIM for Costa Rica cost?
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The cheapest BNESIM for Costa Rica costs $3.89 and gives you 1 GB for 30 days. We recheck prices daily, so this price is up to date. You can buy it on the official BNESIM site.
Does BNESIM work in Costa Rica?
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Yes, BNESIM works in Costa Rica on its Costa Rica-only plans and on its global eSIMs. If your eSIM is installed but won't connect after you land, open your phone's settings and turn on data roaming for it. Your home SIM can stay as it is.
How much is a BNESIM for Costa Rica for 7, 15 or 30 days?
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Every BNESIM plan for Costa Rica lasts 30 days, so the same plans cover a 7-, 15- or 30-day trip.
Does BNESIM have an unlimited data eSIM for Costa Rica?
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No, BNESIM has no unlimited plans for Costa Rica, so every plan comes with a set amount of data.
What is BNESIM, and is it good for Costa Rica?
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BNESIM is an eSIM store for travelers, with plans covering 184 destinations.
How much does 1 GB of data cost with a BNESIM in Costa Rica?
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With BNESIM, 1 GB in Costa Rica can cost as little as $2.01, on the plan with 50 GB.
Does BNESIM have 5G in Costa Rica?
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Yes, every BNESIM plan for Costa Rica has 5G. Your phone needs to support 5G too: on iPhone, that means an iPhone 12 or newer.
Can I use a BNESIM as a mobile hotspot in Costa Rica?
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Yes, you can share your data through a personal hotspot on BNESIM's regular plans, as long as your phone supports it.
Does BNESIM have a phone plan with a number for Costa Rica?
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Yes, as a paid extra, in a separate app called Virtual SIM by BNESIM, which sells landline, mobile and toll-free numbers from 100+ countries. BNESIM's Costa Rica plans themselves are data only.
Can I buy a BNESIM before my trip to Costa Rica and use it later?
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Yes, if you pick a start date at checkout. By default, a plan with a set number of days starts when you buy it, but with scheduled activation the days start on the date you choose. Non-expiring plans have no start date, and the data waits in your account.
Can I top up a BNESIM?
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Yes, you can top up a BNESIM eSIM in the app under My eSIMs, even when the plan has run low or expired, and the data is added right away.
Does BNESIM have a global eSIM that works in Costa Rica?
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Yes, BNESIM has 7 global plans starting at $8.91. These keep you online as you cross borders. But if you're only going to Costa Rica, a Costa Rica-only plan costs less. For example, 10 GB for 30 days is $22.29 on the Costa Rica eSIM and $46.81 on the global one.
