Peru eSIM
Latin America & CaribbeanGet a Peru 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
Peru 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 Peru trip starts at $2.99.
See the plansWhy an eSIM for Peru
Peru is built around one bucket-list journey: Lima to Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and up to Machu Picchu, with Rainbow Mountain and Lake Titicaca along the way. An eSIM keeps maps, train and trek bookings, and translation live the moment you land, on one plan, from Lima's food scene to the high Andes at over 3,000 metres.
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 Lima, Cusco, and the towns, so download offline maps for the Inca Trail and the ruins, which are largely off-grid.
- One plan from Lima to Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu.
- Great in the cities; honest that the Inca Trail and ruins go off-grid.
- Connect on arrival at Lima, Cusco, or Arequipa.
- Pay in crypto with no ID, and keep your home number.
Is a Peru eSIM right for you?
Whoever you are travelling as, the setup is the same: buy, scan, connect. Here is what it means for you.
Peru eSIM vs a Peruvian SIM vs roaming
Peru is easy to stay connected in around the towns and wild on the trails. Here is how the options compare for a visitor.
SimVala eSIM
- Ready before you flyYes
- Passport to buyNo
- Online the moment you landYes
- Inca Trail and ruinsOff-grid, all networks
- Pay in cryptoYes
- Typical cost, 1 weekA few dollars
Peruvian tourist SIM
- Ready before you flyNo, shop on arrival
- Passport to buyOften
- Online the moment you landAfter the shop
- Inca Trail and ruinsOff-grid, 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
- Inca Trail and ruinsOff-grid, all networks
- Pay in cryptoNo
- Typical cost, 1 weekOften 10+ dollars a day
The Inca Trail and Machu Picchu are off-grid on every network. Costs are rough guides, not quotes.
Coverage and networks in Peru
Depending on the plan, your eSIM connects to a major Peruvian network such as Claro, Movistar, or Entel. Coverage is strong in Lima, Cusco, Arequipa, and the towns of the Sacred Valley, and thins on the high trekking routes, the Inca Trail, and out in the Amazon.
Expect strong eSIM coverage in Lima, Cusco, Arequipa, with data across the rest of Peru. Signal follows the local network, so it is strongest in cities and along main routes.
Coverage by area
Strong, fast coverage across Lima, Cusco, and Arequipa, their centers, transit, and restaurants. This is where most of your data goes.
Reliable in the valley towns like Ollantaytambo, Pisac, and Urubamba and along the roads between them, so tours and train connections stay live.
The trekking routes, Machu Picchu itself, the high Andes, and the Amazon around Iquitos are largely off-grid. Download offline maps and tickets first.
How much data do you need in Peru?
Whether your Peru 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.
Peru travel leans on maps, train and tour bookings, translation, and a stream of ruin and mountain photos to the cloud, plus some video. 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 treks.
Estimate your data for Peru
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 Peru's top cities
One Peru eSIM covers all of these. Here is what to expect, city by city.
eSIM in Lima
Strong 4G and 5G across the capital, from the Miraflores cliffs and Barranco to the historic center. Your eSIM keeps maps, ride apps, and reservations at the world-famous restaurants live as you eat your way through the food capital of South America.
eSIM in Cusco
Good coverage across the old Inca capital, from the Plaza de Armas and San Blas to the ruins of Sacsayhuaman above town. Handy for tour and train bookings and altitude tips, at over 3,000 metres so take it slow the first day.
eSIM in Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley
Reliable in Ollantaytambo, Urubamba, and Aguas Calientes, the towns you pass through and stay in. The Inca Trail and the citadel itself are largely off-grid, so download maps and tickets before you go up.
Yes, you can call and text in Peru
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 Peru 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 Peru 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 Peru 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 Peru 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 Lima or Cusco, and you are online in seconds.
This is your eSIM QR. You scan it once, and your Peru 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 good in Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley towns, and along the main routes, so the classic Machu Picchu trip stays connected in the towns.
- •The Inca Trail, the high trekking routes, and Machu Picchu itself are largely off-grid, so download offline maps and your train and entry tickets before you set off.
- •Cusco sits at over 3,000 metres, so take altitude seriously. Live access to weather and health info is genuinely useful up here.
- •The eSIM carries data. Keep your home SIM active for calls and bank codes.
Popular in Peru
Why travellers choose SimVala
“Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu on one eSIM. Online at the airport in seconds, WhatsApp for every booking, paid in USDT, no ID. The trail was off-grid, exactly as expected.”
“Great in Cusco and the Sacred Valley. It went dead on the trek to Machu Picchu, which the page was honest about, so I had offline maps and my tickets saved. No stress.”
“Loved it for Lima's food scene, reservations and maps all live. Coverage held on the Rainbow Mountain day trip until high up. Crypto top-up was quick, kept my own number.”
Visiting more of Latin America & the Caribbean?
If Peru is one stop of a bigger trip, one regional plan covers the whole area on a single eSIM.
eSIM in Peru: 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 Peru?+
Yes, as long as your phone supports eSIM and is carrier unlocked. The eSIM connects to a local network in Peru and gives you data the moment you arrive.
How much data do I need in Peru?+
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 Peru?+
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 Peru. 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.
Will I have signal at Machu Picchu and on the Inca Trail?+
Mostly no. The Inca Trail and the citadel itself are largely off-grid, with little to no signal on any network. Coverage is good in the towns you pass through and stay in, like Cusco, Ollantaytambo, and Aguas Calientes. Download offline maps and your entry and train tickets before you go up.
Does one plan cover Lima, Cusco, and the Sacred Valley?+
Yes. A Peru plan works across the whole country on one profile, so the same eSIM covers Lima, Cusco, and the Sacred Valley towns, with strong coverage in the cities and thinner signal out on the high trails.
Which network is best in Peru?+
Claro and Movistar generally have the widest reach, with Entel also strong in the cities. Your plan connects to a major network such as Claro, Movistar, or Entel.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Peru?+
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 Peru?
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.