San Jose eSIM Data Plans
3 GB / 30 days
$11.90
Why travellers choose AeroSims
QR code by email in seconds
Validity starts on arrival, not at purchase
Connects to local partner networks
Need more? Buy another plan anytime
All plans & prices
| Plan | Validity (days) | Price (USD) | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 GB | 30 | $11.90 | $3.97 |
| 5 GB | 30 | $17.90 | $3.58 |
| 10 GB | 30 | $26.90 | $2.69 |
| 20 GB | 30 | $45.34 | $2.27 |
Delivered in secondsNo passport, no SIM swap24/7 support
Network & coverage
Stay connected in San Jose
Your eSIM runs on Claro across San Jose, and it keeps working across Costa Rica.
Where you will use it
the centre and the museumsEscazúthe road north to La Fortunathe road west to the Pacific
Claro
4G coverage across San Jose and on through Costa Rica.
Choose your data
The plan that fits your trip
Fixed data, one payment — pick the size that matches how you travel in San Jose.
A transit night
smallest planOne night before heading out.
A few days
one step upThe city and the volcanoes nearby.
MOST CHOSEN
Costa Rica round trip
a larger planBoth coasts, the cloud forest, the volcanoes.
Business trip
unlimited fits betterMeetings across the central valley.
Traveller's guide
Staying connected in San Jose
A weak connection does not just feel slow — it wastes your plan. Pages half-load and reload, uploads restart, apps retry in the background. Sitting on a solid network is part of what makes a fixed plan last the whole trip.
In San Jose the biggest single draw is the long drives out of the central valley, which is where the country actually is. Download the offline map before you fly and let the eSIM handle live traffic only.
Almost nobody stays in San José — it is the arrival point for a country crossed by mountain road, which is where the connection is really tested.
What's included
Everything you need in San Jose
One price, no meter
Bought once, and the trip carries no further cost.
Nothing burns before you land
Install it the day you book — it stays dormant until it first connects.
Need more? Buy another
No top-ups — a second package arrives by email and installs alongside the first.
No counter, no queue
Nothing to collect at SJO.
Instant delivery
Your QR code arrives by email in seconds — no shipping, no wait.
Ready for local apps
Works with Uber, DiDi and Google Maps and everything else you use.
Device support
Works on your phone
Almost every phone from the last few years supports eSIM. Not sure? Dial *#06# — if an EID number appears, you're good to go.
iPhone
iPhone XS, XR and every model since.
Samsung Galaxy
Galaxy S20 and newer, Z Flip / Z Fold, Note 20.
Google Pixel
Pixel 3 and newer.
Other Android
Most modern flagships from Motorola, OnePlus, Oppo and more.
Why eSIM
AeroSims vs a local SIM vs roaming in San Jose
| AeroSims eSIM | SIM at SJO | Roaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready when you land | After the queue | ||
| Passport / ID needed | None | Often required | None |
| Price known before you fly | Rarely | ||
| Keep your own number | |||
| Works across the rest of Costa Rica |
How it works
Connected in 3 simple steps
1
Whenever you like
Scan the QR code at home over Wi-Fi. Nothing is used up.
2
On landing at SJO
Turn off flight mode.
3
Turn on data roaming
The step most people forget. Your home SIM stays in the phone for bank codes, with its data switched off.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Will the San Jose eSIM work on my phone?
Any eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked handset — iPhone XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Pixel 3 and newer. Dial *#06#; an EID number means yes.
How fast is the data in San Jose?
4G where the local network provides it. Speed varies by area and time of day, as it does for everyone on the same network.
Do I need a passport or registration?
No. That requirement applies to physical SIM cards bought locally, not to this eSIM.
When does my plan start?
On the first connection to a local network — when you switch off flight mode at SJO. Not when you pay.
What happens when my data runs out?
Your connection simply pauses — no surprise bills, ever. To keep going, buy another package for the same destination. If that happens often, the unlimited plan is the cheaper answer.
Can I add data to an eSIM I already have?
Not on a data package — the amount of data is fixed, so nothing is added to an eSIM that is already running. If you need more, another package for the same destination arrives by email and installs alongside the eSIM you already have. Our unlimited plans work differently: those can be extended by extra days while they are still active.
Can I keep my normal number for calls and texts?
Yes. Keep the home line active for SMS codes with its data off, and let the eSIM carry the data.
Can I use it as a mobile hotspot in San Jose?
Yes. Bear in mind a second device draws from the same plan.
Does it work outside San Jose?
Yes — it is a Costa Rica-wide plan.
Staying longer than a week?
Unlimited is billed per day and the daily rate falls the longer you stay — same networks, no counting.
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