Travel eSIM · Guatemala
eSIM for Guatemala: prepaid data plans from $7.76
A travel eSIM for Guatemala puts mobile data on your phone as soon as you land, so there's no roaming to arrange and no SIM to buy on arrival. From colonial Antigua to the shores of Lake Atitlán, you pay by card before you fly and scan a QR code to be ready — the plan starts when you get there.
| Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Delivery |
|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $7.76 | Instant, by email |
| 5 GB | 15 days | $22.74 | Instant, by email |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $42.39 | Instant, by email |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $79.94 | Instant, by email |
Prices shown in USD. At checkout you pay in your own currency by card.
Networks the eSIM connects to in Guatemala
Once activated, the eSIM automatically connects to the strongest local partner network — no manual setup:
Claro5GTigo5Gmovistar4G
From the highlands to the ruins
Guatemala City, Antigua and the towns around Lake Atitlán are where data matters most, for maps, ride apps and messaging. Head out to remote ruins such as Tikal or up into the highlands and coverage can thin, as it does for any network, so save your routes before you travel.
Ready before you arrive
Install the eSIM at home while your wifi is dependable. The QR code comes by email, and the plan stays dormant on your phone until it connects in Guatemala. Setting up in advance means you can find your shuttle or hostel straight away, without hunting for a signal.
Your number travels with you
The travel plan runs beside your usual SIM, so your home number keeps taking calls and texts, and WhatsApp works exactly as it does now — handy for arranging transfers and tours. You use the eSIM purely for data and can turn it off whenever you want.
FAQ
Will the eSIM work at Lake Atitlán?
Yes. Around the lakeside villages your eSIM connects to local networks for maps, messages and photos. On the water between villages or on higher, remoter ground the signal can dip, so it's worth saving directions and boat times in advance.
When does my data start?
When your phone first connects to a network in Guatemala, not at the moment of purchase. You can set the eSIM up days ahead and still get the full validity of your plan from the day you actually arrive.
Does my phone need to be unlocked?
Yes. An eSIM needs an unlocked phone that supports the feature, which covers most recent models. Confirm both in your settings before you leave, and you'll be able to add the Guatemala plan in minutes.