eSIM Colombia
Premium eSIM for Colombia. Fairly priced. No SIM swaps.
Data Plans for Colombia
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How It Works
Purchase Before Departure
Buy your eSIM plan before boarding your flight to Colombia.
Install the eSIM Profile
Scan the QR code in your phone's settings to install the eSIM profile.
Activate on Arrival
Activate when you arrive in Colombia and enable Data Roaming. Your phone will connect automatically.
Tip: Install InDrive or Cabify before landing at El Dorado Airport in Bogotá — Uber is effectively banned and airport taxi overcharging is common without app-based alternatives.
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Tip: Most travelers choose 5–10 GB for a 7–10 day trip
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Uber available in Colombia?
Uber operated illegally for years and was effectively banned. InDrive and Cabify are the legal ride-hailing alternatives in most cities. In Medellín, the metro and cable car system reduces app dependence significantly.
Is there coverage in Cartagena's walled city?
Yes — Cartagena's walled city (Ciudad Amurallada), Getsemani, and Bocagrande have solid Movistar 4G. The Rosario Islands have basic signal near the main docks.
Does the eSIM cover the Cocora Valley and coffee region?
Salento town and the Cocora Valley approach road have good 4G coverage. The wax palm trail higher up loses signal. Armenia and the main coffee region cities are well covered.
Is there connectivity on the Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) trek?
No — the Ciudad Perdida trek (4–6 days through jungle from Santa Marta) has no mobile coverage once you leave the trailhead village. Download offline maps and confirm your guide's emergency contacts before departing.
What's coverage like in Medellín including the cable cars?
Medellín has excellent Movistar 4G throughout. The Metrocable cars serving the hillside comunas (including Comunas 13 and Santo Domingo) have coverage throughout the ride.
Does the eSIM cover San Andrés island?
San Andrés island has separate coverage — check if your plan includes it. The island has Claro and Movistar presence.
What speeds can I expect in Bogotá?
Movistar delivers 20–60 Mbps on 4G in central Bogotá. Coverage across the main city areas is generally reliable.
What security precautions affect data use in Colombia?
Keep your phone out of sight in crowded areas in Bogotá, Cali, and bus terminals — phone snatching is common. Use earphones rather than holding the phone while navigating.
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eSIM Guide for Colombia
Your eSIM connects to major carriers in Colombia:
Available networks: 5G
Colombia has undergone a remarkable transformation and is now one of South America's most popular travel destinations, with Movistar providing competitive 4G coverage across major cities and key tourist regions. Data is essential in Bogotá for using InDrive or Cabify (Uber was banned and the alternatives are necessary for safe transport), navigating the efficient TransMilenio bus system via apps, and accessing Rappi for food delivery. Cartagena and Medellín are both very app-dependent cities for travelers.
Movistar's 4G covers Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Cartagena, Barranquilla, Santa Marta, and main urban centres. The coffee region — Salento, the Cocora Valley, Armenia — has good 4G coverage. Medellín's cable cars (Metrocable) serving the hillside comunas have coverage throughout. Cartagena's walled city and Getsemani neighbourhood are well covered.
The Colombian Amazon around Leticia is accessible only by air and has basic coverage in town. The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta — including the Ciudad Perdida trek (Lost City) — has coverage in Santa Marta and Taganga but the trek itself (4–6 days through jungle) is essentially off-grid. The Caño Cristales 'liquid rainbow' river in La Macarena has no coverage — it's a fly-in destination with no roads.
Colombia's Pacific coast — Nuquí, Bahía Solano, Capurganá — is accessible only by small plane or boat and has minimal connectivity. San Andrés and Providencia islands have separate coverage situations.
Security varies significantly by region. WhatsApp is the universal communication tool in Colombia. The Bolsillo app and Rappipay are the local payment platforms. Colombian pesos (COP) are the currency.