eSIM Guatemala
Premium eSIM for Guatemala. Fairly priced. No SIM swaps.
Data Plans for Guatemala
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15 days validity
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30 days validity
Claro
How It Works
Purchase Before Departure
Buy your eSIM plan before boarding your flight to Guatemala.
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 Guatemala and enable Data Roaming. Your phone will connect automatically.
Tip: Download the Tikal National Park map offline and install InDriver before landing at La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City — both are essential from the moment you land.
Plans Summary
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Tip: Most travelers choose 5–10 GB for a 7–10 day trip
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there coverage in Tikal National Park?
Flores island (gateway to Tikal) has Claro 4G. The Tikal park entrance has basic coverage. Jungle trails between temple complexes have no signal — download the park map offline before entering.
Does the eSIM cover Lake Atitlán villages?
Panajachel has solid coverage. San Pedro La Laguna and San Marcos have coverage in village centres. The lancha water taxi routes between villages have limited signal on the lake itself.
What ride-hailing apps work in Guatemala City?
InDriver is the dominant app in Guatemala City. Uber also operates but at different price points. Both are recommended over street taxis.
Is there coverage on the Acatenango volcano hike?
The base camp at Acatenango has Claro coverage. Above treeline and the high crater area have no signal. Download offline maps and weather forecasts for the overnight hike.
Does coverage reach Semuc Champey?
Cobán has Claro 4G. The road to Semuc Champey and the pools themselves have limited to no coverage — download offline maps before the rural drive.
Is there coverage in Antigua?
Yes — Antigua has excellent Claro 4G throughout the historic centre, Parque Central, and surrounding streets. It's one of the best-connected spots in the country.
What speeds can I expect in Guatemala City?
Claro delivers 15–40 Mbps on 4G in Guatemala City and Antigua.
Are there any internet restrictions in Guatemala?
No internet censorship operates. All standard apps and services work freely.
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eSIM Guide for Guatemala
Your eSIM connects to major carriers in Guatemala:
Available networks: 5G
Guatemala is Central America's most culturally diverse nation — ancient Mayan civilization, active volcanoes, colonial Antigua, and Lake Atitlán surrounded by highland Maya communities. Claro provides 4G coverage across the main urban and tourist areas, with variable connectivity in the highlands and jungle regions that make Guatemala so extraordinary. Data is essential in Guatemala City for using InDriver (the dominant ride-hailing app), and for booking shuttle buses between the major tourist circuits.
Claro's 4G covers Guatemala City, Antigua, Quetzaltenango (Xela), Huehuetenango, and main cities. Antigua's beautiful colonial centre has excellent coverage. Lake Atitlán has coverage in the main lakeshore villages — Panajachel, San Pedro La Laguna, San Marcos — accessible by lanchas (small boats). More remote lake villages may have limited signal.
The Tikal ruins in the Petén jungle — Guatemala's most iconic site and a UNESCO World Heritage — are set in deep tropical forest. Flores island (the jumping-off point) has Claro 4G. The Tikal National Park entrance has coverage; the jungle trails between temple complexes have no signal. Download the Tikal map offline before entering.
Volcán Acatenango hiking (overnight camping near the active Fuego) departs from Antigua — the trail above treeline has no coverage. Pacaya Volcano near Guatemala City has coverage at the park entrance. Semuc Champey's turquoise pools in Alta Verapaz are remote — Cobán has coverage but Semuc itself has limited signal.
Guatemala uses the quetzal (GTQ). The country is very affordable with international standards of tourist infrastructure in Antigua and Flores.