Prepaid Sim Cards in Costa Rica: How to Stay Connected
· To get a prepaid SIM card in Costa Rica, you must have your original passport or photo ID (passport works best) and cash. You have to fill out a short form and present your photo ID to purchase a prepaid SIM card in Costa Rica which costs around 2000 colones or (~ USD). It is also best to pay in Costa Rican colones, not USD or credit card.