Colombia eSIM
Latin America & CaribbeanGet a Colombia eSIM and connect the moment you land. Buy a prepaid data plan, scan the QR, and you are online in minutes, with no roaming bill and no local SIM to find. Pay in crypto with no ID to buy. Plans start at $2.99.
- Instant delivery to your dashboard
- Prepaid, no contract, no auto-charge
- Works on any eSIM-ready phone
- Paid in crypto, no card or ID to buy
Colombia eSIM at a glance
Live prices, updated September 2026- Price
- From $2.99
- Data plans
- 1 GB to Unlimited
- Validity
- 7 to 30 days
- Networks
- Claro, Movistar
- 5G
- Yes, where available
- Setup
- Scan a QR, ~2 min
- Payment
- Crypto
- ID to buy
- None
Choose your plan
Prices are in USD and payable in crypto. No contract and no auto-renewal, and any balance you do not use stays on your account for next time.
Turning on roaming can cost $10 or more a day. A whole Colombia trip starts at $2.99.
See the plansWhy an eSIM for Colombia
Colombia is color and warmth: the walled Caribbean old town of Cartagena, the fairytale-bright streets of Guatape and the rock of El Penol near Medellin, and the towering wax palms of the coffee country. An eSIM keeps maps, ride apps, and translation live the moment you land, on one plan from the Caribbean coast to the Andes.
You buy the data before you fly, pay from your crypto balance with no ID, and keep your home number on its own SIM. Coverage is good in Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena, and the towns, so keeping data live for rides and maps is genuinely useful here.
- One plan from Caribbean Cartagena to the Andean coffee country.
- Strong in Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena, and the tourist towns.
- Connect on arrival at Bogota, Medellin, or Cartagena.
- Pay in crypto with no ID, and keep your home number.
Is a Colombia eSIM right for you?
Whoever you are travelling as, the setup is the same: buy, scan, connect. Here is what it means for you.
Colombia eSIM vs a local SIM vs roaming
Colombia is easy to stay connected in around the cities and tourist towns. Here is how the options compare for a visitor.
SimVala eSIM
- Ready before you flyYes
- Passport to buyNo
- Online the moment you landYes
- Remote Amazon and PacificThins, all networks
- Pay in cryptoYes
- Typical cost, 1 weekA few dollars
Colombian tourist SIM
- Ready before you flyNo, shop on arrival
- Passport to buyOften
- Online the moment you landAfter the shop
- Remote Amazon and PacificThins, all networks
- Pay in cryptoNo
- Typical cost, 1 weekVariable, plus the shop
Home roaming
- Ready before you flyYes, but pricey
- Passport to buyNo
- Online the moment you landYes
- Remote Amazon and PacificThins, all networks
- Pay in cryptoNo
- Typical cost, 1 weekOften 10+ dollars a day
Remote-region gaps affect every network. Costs are rough guides, not quotes.
Coverage and networks in Colombia
Depending on the plan, your eSIM connects to a major Colombian network such as Claro, Movistar, or Tigo. Coverage is strong in Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena, and Cali, and good in the coffee-region towns, thinning in the remote Amazon south, the Pacific coast, and the high paramo.
Expect strong eSIM coverage in Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena, with data across the rest of Colombia. Signal follows the local network, so it is strongest in cities and along main routes.
Coverage by area
Strong, fast coverage across Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena, and Cali, their centers, metros, and main roads. This is where most of your data goes.
Good in Salento, Guatape, and the coffee towns, dipping on the trails through the Cocora Valley and on the drives between the pueblos.
Signal thins in the remote Amazon south, along the Pacific coast, and up in the high paramo. Download offline maps for those legs.
How much data do you need in Colombia?
Whether your Colombia trip is 7 days, 2 weeks, or a month, pick the data size to match. Not sure? Slide your trip length below and we will suggest a plan.
Colombia travel leans on maps, ride apps, translation, and a stream of colorful-street and coffee-country photos to the cloud. For a one to two week trip, 5 to 8 GB suits most people. Add more if you stream, and keep offline maps for the remote regions.
Estimate your data for Colombia
Social, photos, some video
An estimate to guide you, not a limit. Wi-Fi at your hotel covers a lot, and you can top up any time, so it is fine to start smaller.
Typical usage per hour
Using an eSIM in Colombia's top cities
One Colombia eSIM covers all of these. Here is what to expect, city by city.
eSIM in Cartagena
Strong coverage across the walled old town, from the balcony-lined streets and Plaza Santo Domingo to Getsemani and the beaches. Your eSIM keeps maps, ride apps, and boat trips to the Rosario islands live in the Caribbean heat.
eSIM in Medellin
Fast, strong 4G and 5G across the City of Eternal Spring, from El Poblado and the metrocable to the street art of Comuna 13. Handy for ride apps, cowork spaces, and the day trip out to Guatape and the El Penol rock.
eSIM in The coffee region
Good coverage in Salento, Armenia, and the coffee towns, thinning on the trails through the Cocora Valley wax palms. Useful for finca tours, jeep bookings, and maps through the green Andean hills.
Yes, you can call and text in Colombia
Your eSIM is internet. So every calling and messaging app works, just like at home. No new apps to learn, nothing to set up.
Message anyone
WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram all run over your data.
Call home for free
Voice and video on WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Messenger, no call charges.
Need a real number?
A data eSIM has no number of its own. Add a virtual number for codes and a local line.
Grab a Colombia number before you fly
Get login codes and a real line to give out, all in your dashboard. Paid in crypto, no ID.
Pay for your Colombia eSIM in crypto
This is where SimVala is different. There is no card and no ID to buy. Top up a balance with any of nine coins, then buy your Colombia plan from it. Monero is accepted for the strongest privacy, and your QR lands in your dashboard the moment payment confirms.
Bitcoin
Monero
Ethereum
Tether
USD Coin
Solana
BNB
TRON
PolygonPay by QR in one scan
No card details, ever. Just scan and send.
- 1. Pick your coin and amountWe show a payment address and a QR code.
- 2. Scan and send from your walletThe quote holds for 15 minutes, no fee maths.
- 3. Balance ready, buy your planYour eSIM QR lands in your dashboard right away.
Set up your Colombia eSIM in about two minutes
No SIM to pop out, nothing to post. It works the same on iPhone and Android. Here is all it takes.
- 1Buy your plan
Pick a plan above and pay from your crypto balance. A few taps and it is done.
- 2Open your QR code
The moment your order completes, your eSIM QR appears in your dashboard.
- 3Add the eSIM in Settings
iPhone: Settings, then Cellular, then Add eSIM. Android: Settings, then Network, then Add eSIM. Scan the QR.
- 4Turn it on and land online
Switch the line on when you land at Bogota or Medellin, and you are online in seconds.
This is your eSIM QR. You scan it once, and your Colombia line turns on. That is the whole install.
Will it work on your phone?
Most phones from the last few years support eSIM. Not sure? Scan your device in one tap.
Good to know
- •Coverage is strong in Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena, and the tourist towns, so ride apps and maps work well in the places you will spend most of your time.
- •Signal thins in the remote Amazon south, along the Pacific coast, and up in the high paramo away from the cities and main roads.
- •Mobile data is widely used and messaging runs on WhatsApp, so having data live for a Uber or a map is part of getting around safely and easily.
- •The eSIM carries data. Keep your home SIM active for calls and bank codes.
Popular in Colombia
Why travellers choose SimVala
“Cartagena, Medellin, and the coffee region on one eSIM. Uber and maps everywhere, which made getting around easy and safe. Online at the airport in seconds, paid in USDT, no ID.”
“Based in Medellin for a month of remote work. Fast city data, topped up in crypto, kept my own number. The El Penol and Guatape day trip was covered too.”
“Great in the cities and Salento. It thinned on a remote drive as expected, so I had offline maps. WhatsApp for every booking. Simple and honest.”
Visiting more of Latin America & the Caribbean?
If Colombia is one stop of a bigger trip, one regional plan covers the whole area on a single eSIM.
eSIM in Colombia: FAQ
Does my phone support eSIM?+
Most phones from the last few years do, including recent iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and Google Pixel models.
How do I pay?+
In crypto only: Bitcoin, Monero, USDT, USDC, Solana, and more.
When does my plan start?+
Your plan validity begins when you install and activate the eSIM, not when you buy it.
Will an eSIM work in Colombia?+
Yes, as long as your phone supports eSIM and is carrier unlocked. The eSIM connects to a local network in Colombia and gives you data the moment you arrive.
How much data do I need in Colombia?+
It depends on what you do. Maps and messaging use very little, while video and hotspotting use much more. For a typical one to two week trip, 3 to 5 GB suits most travelers, and you can top up any time.
Can I keep my phone number in Colombia?+
Yes. Your home number stays on your physical SIM for calls and codes, while the eSIM carries local data. Both work at once on a dual-SIM phone.
Can I buy my eSIM before I travel?+
Yes, and you should. Buy and install it before you fly, then switch the line on when you land in Colombia. Your plan's days only start counting when you activate it, not when you buy.
Does the plan expire?+
Each plan runs for a set number of days once you activate it, shown on the plan. Any balance you have not spent stays on your account for your next trip, so nothing is wasted.
Can I use my eSIM as a personal hotspot?+
On most plans, yes, so you can share your connection with a laptop or a friend. Tethering uses more data, so pick a larger plan if you rely on it.
Does one plan cover the whole country?+
Yes. A Colombia plan works nationwide on one profile, so the same eSIM covers Cartagena on the Caribbean, Medellin and Guatape in Antioquia, and the coffee region, with strong signal in the cities and thinner coverage in the remote Amazon, Pacific, and high paramo.
Is coverage good in Medellin for remote work?+
Yes. Medellin is a top digital-nomad base and its coverage is fast and strong across El Poblado, Laureles, and the cowork districts, so video calls and cowork just work. Top up in crypto with no contract.
Which network is best in Colombia?+
Claro generally has the widest reach, with Movistar and Tigo also strong in the cities and tourist areas. Your plan connects to a major network such as Claro, Movistar, or Tigo.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Colombia?+
Yes, an Unlimited 30-day plan, good for a longer trip or heavy use. Sized plans are the cheaper pick if you use less, and you can top up any time.
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Ready for Colombia?
Pay in crypto, scan the QR, and land connected. No card, no ID to buy. Set it up before you fly and you are online the second you arrive.