eSIM plans for Mexico

Why do you need an eSIM for Mexico?

Mexico is not part of the European Union, so your Spanish "roam like home" plan won't work here: as soon as you land in Cancun or Mexico City, your operator will charge you international roaming rates that can skyrocket to several euros per megabyte. A couple of videos, an open map, and a few WhatsApp audio messages are enough to give you a big scare on your next month's bill.

Until now, you had three inconvenient options: activate roaming and pay extra, queue to buy a local SIM at the airport (with a passport and sometimes mandatory registration), or carry a pocket WiFi that you have to recharge, monitor, and return. An eSIM solves it in one go: you buy online, receive a QR code, install it before leaving home, and connect as soon as you land, without changing your physical card or losing your WhatsApp number.

How much does roaming cost in Mexico?

It depends on your operator, but roaming bundles for Latin America usually cost around €10-€20 per day, and without a contracted bundle, a megabyte can cost you between €2 and €6. On a one-week trip, that's easily €70-€140 just for data, and without even realizing it. With a PuraSIM eSIM, you pay for several days of data: the savings compared to roaming are around 80-90%.

How much does an eSIM for Mexico cost?

You choose the GB and days according to your tripno commitment or contracts: you pay once and that's it. There are plans from 1 GB for a short getaway to packages of 10, 20 GB, or unlimited data for long stays or for those who use maps, social networks, and streaming extensively. See all eSIM plans for Mexico and choose the one that fits your travel days.

How many GB do I need for Mexico?

As a reference: browsing, WhatsApp, and maps use little data; if you make many stories, video calls, or stream, go up a category. This table guides you based on the days you'll be in Mexico:

What is the best eSIM for Mexico?

The best eSIM for Mexico is one that relies on the mobile networks with the widest coverage in the country: Telcel (Mexico's largest network), AT&T Mexico and Movistar. Our eSIMs automatically connect to the local network with the best signal in each area, with 4G/LTE and 5G in major cities. This is what PuraSIM's eSIM offers you:

• Top-tier local network: you connect to Telcel and AT&T, which have the widest coverage in Mexico.
• Activation in 1 minute: install the QR before traveling and it activates upon arrival.
• Share data (hotspot): you can share internet with your laptop, tablet, or travel companions.
• No commitment and with guarantee: you pay once and have 24/7 Spanish-speaking support.

Coverage in Mexico: city by city

• Mexico City (CDMX): full 4G/5G coverage, including the subway, AICM (Benito Juárez) airport, and AIFA.
• Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum: good signal in the hotel zone, beaches, and Cancun airport; somewhat weaker in cenotes and jungle roads.
• Guadalajara and Monterrey: solid 4G/5G throughout the metropolitan area and its transport.
• Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos: stable coverage in the city center, hotels, and boardwalks.
• Oaxaca and Merida: good signal in the historic center and tourist areas.
• Rural areas (mountains, Chiapas, interior of Yucatan): 4G coverage in towns, with remote sections without signal.

eSIM, local SIM, or pocket WiFi

A local SIM is cheap for data, but it involves a passport, sometimes mandatory registration, and changing your physical card (goodbye to your number for the duration). A pocket WiFi works for several devices, but you have to charge it, recharge it, and return it, and if you move away from it, you lose internet. The eSIM wins in convenience: nothing physical, you install it from home, keep your WhatsApp number, and it connects automatically upon landing. For most travelers to Mexico, it is the most convenient and cost-effective option.

How do you activate the eSIM for Mexico?

• Buy and receive the QR: choose your plan and the QR code will arrive in your email in minutes.
• Install it at home with WiFi: scan the QR from your phone settings before traveling.
• Activate it upon arrival: turn on the eSIM data as soon as you land in Mexico.
• Connect: the eSIM automatically connects to the local network and you have internet.

Tips to avoid overspending

• Deactivate the roaming of your physical SIM and use only the eSIM for data.
• Download offline maps of your destinations before leaving.
• Connect to the hotel's WiFi for large downloads and updates.
• Calculate your GB with the table above and add a small margin for unforeseen events.

Are you traveling to more destinations?

If your route doesn't end in Mexico, we have a plan for each stage. Combine your trip with an eSIM for the United States if you have a layover or cross the border, with an eSIM for Colombia, or cover everything with our eSIM for Latin America. And if you're going around the world, check out the global plans with coverage in dozens of countries.