eSIM plans for Colombia

Why do you need an eSIM for Colombia?

Colombia is not part of the European Union's roaming zone, so your Spanish "roam like home" tariff won't work once you cross the Atlantic. As soon as you land at El Dorado (Bogotá) or José María Córdova (Medellín) and your mobile connects to a Colombian network, every data byte is billed as international roaming in Zone 2: that's when triple-digit bills appear when you return home.

Until now, you had three inconvenient options: put up with your carrier's extremely expensive roaming, queue at the airport to buy a local SIM (with a passport, registration, and sometimes out of stock), or carry a pocket WiFi that needs to be rented, returned, and recharged every night. An eSIM for Colombia solves everything: you buy it online, receive a QR code, scan it, and arrive with active internet from minute one.

How much does roaming cost in Colombia?

Roaming bundles from Spanish carriers for Colombia (Zone 2) are around €10-15 per day, and if you're not careful without a bundle, a single megabyte can cost between €3 and €12. A two-week trip can easily go over €150 just for data. With an eSIM, you pay for the entire trip: the savings compared to roaming exceed 80% in most cases.

How much does an eSIM for Colombia cost?

You choose the GB based on the number of days you're staying and how much you use your phone. There's no long-term commitment, no deposit, no contract: you pay once, use the data, and when it runs out, you recharge or buy another plan in two minutes. Before you travel, take a lookcheck all eSIM plans for Colombia to find the one that fits your itinerary and budget.

How many GB do I need for Colombia?

It depends on your usage: maps, WhatsApp, and some social media use little data; if you upload stories, make video calls, or rely on Google Maps all day, you'll need more. This table provides guidance based on your travel days and consumption profile.

Which is the best eSIM for Colombia?

The best eSIM is the one that connects to the networks with the best coverage in the country. In Colombia, the main operators are Claro (the most extensive network), Movistar, Tigo and WOM, with 4G/LTE throughout the useful territory and 5G already active in major cities since 2024. Our eSIM relies on these local networks to give you the best available signal wherever you are.

• Top-tier local network: connects you to Claro, Movistar, or Tigo, not a resold signal.
• Activation in 1 minute: install the QR before you leave, and it activates upon landing.
• Share data via hotspot: connect your laptop or tablet at no extra cost.
• No long-term commitment and guaranteed: pay once and get 24/7 support in Spanish.

Coverage in Colombia: city by city

• Bogotá: 4G and 5G throughout the city, El Dorado airport, and TransMilenio system with good signal.
• Medellín: solid coverage on the Metro (the country's only metro), El Poblado, Laureles, and Rionegro airport.
• Cartagena and Santa Marta: 4G/5G in the historic center, hotel zone, Bocagrande, and Caribbean airports.
• Cali and Barranquilla: strong network in the capital cities of the southwest and the coast, including their airports.
• Coffee Axis (Pereira, Armenia, Salento): good coverage in towns and coffee farms, somewhat weaker in mountain trails.
• Remote areas (Tayrona, Amazonas, La Guajira, San Andrés): signal in core areas and access points; in the wild or desert, it may drop to 3G or disappear.

eSIM, local SIM, or pocket WiFi

A local SIM is cheap, but it requires time at the airport, a passport for mandatory registration, and changing the physical card (losing your Spanish number). A pocket WiFi connects multiple devices, but it needs to be rented, charged daily, kept with you, and returned at the end. An eSIM wins in convenience: no plastic or queues, you install it from your couch at home and keep your Spanish SIM for calls and SMS.

How to activate the eSIM for Colombia?

• Buy and receive the QR: choose the plan, and the code arrives in your email in seconds.
• Install at home with WiFi: scan the QR from your settings, and the eSIM is ready before you fly.
• Activate upon arrival: select the eSIM as your data line when you land in Colombia.
• Connect: it connects to the local network, and you instantly have internet, maps, and WhatsApp.

Tips to avoid overspending

• Turn off data and roaming on your Spanish SIM and only browse with the eSIM.
• Download offline maps for Bogotá, Medellín, or Cartagena before you leave.
• Save long video calls and photo uploads for hotel WiFi.
• Start with a modest plan: if you run short, recharge in two minutes from your phone.

Are you traveling to more destinations?

If Colombia is just one stop on your itinerary, we have plans for the entire continent. Combine your trip with an eSIM for Mexico, an eSIM for Peru, or a regional plan with our eSIM for Latin America. And if you're going to keep hopping from country to country, check out our global plans with coverage in dozens of destinations.