Is a VPN legal in Costa Rica?

Privacy, internet access and public Wi-Fi in Costa Rica, with the sources behind each rating. Verified 18 Oct 2026.

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Costa Rica

Last checked 18 Oct 2026Verified

Privacy & surveillance

Some protections

Data protection law (Law 8968) is enforced by PRODHAB. A reform to bring it closer to Europe's GDPR has been proposed.

Sources: DLA Piper, data protection in Costa Rica

Internet access

Largely open

Websites and apps are broadly available, with few reported blocks.

Sources: Freedom House, Freedom on the Net

Connection security

Extra care advised

Open Wi-Fi is common in hotels, cafés and beach towns. Confirm network names with staff and take extra care with lookalike hotspots.

Sources: CISA

What are you planning?

Proton VPNNo restrictions reported

ExpressVPNNo restrictions reported

NordVPNNo restrictions reported

Mullvad VPNNo restrictions reported

SurfsharkNo restrictions reported

CyberGhostNo restrictions reported

Private Internet AccessNo restrictions reported

WindscribeNo restrictions reported