Why Choose an eSIM for Colombia?
No free EU roaming
Colombia is not a member of the European Union. Your home plan will not work without additional charges. Roaming rates can be very high ($5-10/MB). An eSIM is therefore essential to avoid bad surprises.
When an eSIM is recommended
- All European travelers: no economical alternative to roaming
- Stays of any duration: from a few days to several weeks
- Heavy usage: streaming, video calls, hotspot
- Controlled budget: eSIM plans from $3.20 for 1 GB
Network Coverage in Colombia
Colombia has good 4G coverage in major cities thanks to three major carriers:
| Carrier |
Coverage |
5G |
Used by |
| Claro Colombia |
Excellent (cities) |
Yes |
Airalo, GoMoWorld |
| Movistar |
Good (cities) |
Yes |
Holafly, LinkeSIM |
| Tigo |
Good (cities) |
Yes |
Saily |
Coverage by destination
- Bogotá, Medellín, Cali: excellent 4G/5G coverage
- Cartagena, Santa Marta: very good coverage in tourist areas
- Tayrona National Park: variable coverage depending on area
- Coffee region (Armenia, Manizales, Pereira): good coverage in cities
- Rural and mountainous areas: limited or no coverage
How to Install Your Colombia eSIM
- Purchase your plan (QR code received by email in 2 min)
- Install 24-48h before departure from your WiFi
- Activate upon arrival in Colombia (timer starts)
- Keep your home SIM for calls and texts
Compatibility: iPhone XS+, Samsung S20+, Pixel 3+, Xiaomi 12+, OnePlus 8+
Best Colombia eSIM 2026
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{
rank: 1,
providerId: "gomoworld",
data: "10 GB",
duration: "30 days",
price: "$6.80",
highlight: "Best value for money",
promoCode: "ESIMP",
},
{
rank: 2,
providerId: "linkesim",
data: "5 GB",
duration: "30 days",
price: "$4.90",
highlight: "Competitive price",
},
{
rank: 3,
providerId: "airalo",
data: "5 GB",
duration: "30 days",
price: "$8.50",
highlight: "Global leader + 5G",
promoCode: "ESIMP15",
},
{
rank: 4,
providerId: "holafly",
data: "Unlimited",
duration: "5 days",
price: "$19",
highlight: "Unlimited data + hotspot",
},
{
rank: 5,
providerId: "saily",
data: "3 GB",
duration: "30 days",
price: "$6.20",
highlight: "NordVPN included",
promoCode: "ESIMP",
},
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Why these providers?
- GoMoWorld: Claro Colombia network (excellent coverage), code ESIMP (-10%)
- LinkeSIM: competitive price, perfect for budget travelers
- Airalo: global leader (8M+ users), code ESIMP15 (-15%)
- Holafly: unlimited + hotspot, ideal for families and heavy users
- Saily: built-in NordVPN for secure public WiFi
Conclusion
For all European travelers, an eSIM is essential in Colombia. No free EU roaming, so an eSIM is the only economical solution.
If you choose an eSIM: GoMoWorld 10 GB at $6.80 with code ESIMP offers the best value.
For heavy users: Holafly unlimited eliminates any overage stress.
Colombia eSIM FAQ