Compare the best eSIM plans for Colombia
Internet from the moment you land in Bogotá
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- Instant activation
- iPhone and Android compatible
- From €1.11 for 1 GB or more
- 3,900+ plans compared
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€1.11
Cheapest plan, 1 GB or more
3,900+
Colombia plans
109+
Providers available
5G/4G
Networks supported
Entry price measured on fixed-volume plans of 1 GB or more covering the country. Volumes below 1 GB and plans billed per day, whose price is not comparable, fall outside the calculation.
Best eSIM deals for Colombia
eSIM.dog
1 GB
1 day
CO
€1.11
AbesteSIM
1 GB
1 day
CO
€1.33
Stellar eSIM
1 GB
7 days
CO
€1.42
BNESIM
1 GB
30 days
CO
€1.50
Monty eSIM
1 GB
7 days
CO
€1.73
Strongesim
1 GB
7 days
CO
€2.00
eSIM for Colombia at a glance
From
€4.00
For 5 GB / 30 days
Plan duration
1 to 30+ days
Depending on the plan
Local networks
Claro, Movistar, Tigo, WOM
Dense 4G/5G in cities, weak in Amazon and Pacific
SIM registration
Required for local SIM
Travel eSIM skips the CRC/MinTIC process
Hotspot sharing
Available
On most plans
Compatibility
iPhone XS+ / Android 8.0+
Check your device
Internet in Colombia: everything you need to know
Colombia has roughly 75% internet penetration and 4G mobile coverage exceeding 95% of the population (source: ITU DataHub, 2024). Four carriers share the market: Claro (~50% share), Movistar (~25%), Tigo (~15%) and WOM (entered in 2021, ~10%). Commercial 5G is live in Bogotá, Medellín, Cali and Barranquilla since 2023 (Claro and Tigo).
- ●Excellent 4G/5G in Bogotá (Zona Rosa, Chapinero, La Candelaria, Usaquén, Salitre, El Poblado), Medellín (El Poblado, Laureles, Envigado, La Estrella), Cartagena (Centro, Getsemaní, Bocagrande, Manga), Cali (San Antonio, Granada, San Fernando), Barranquilla, Santa Marta, Bucaramanga, Pereira, Manizales, Armenia, Salento (Quindío). Very good on Bogotá-Medellín, Bogotá-Cali, Cartagena-Santa Marta-Barranquilla, Coffee Triangle highways. Patchier in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta (Ciudad Perdida trek: signal at Mamey/Machete Pelao villages, NONE during 4 jungle days), Tatacoa (signal in village, weak in desert), Cocora (Salento OK, weak in valley), Amazon (Leticia: 4G, deep: NONE), Pacific (Chocó/Bahía Solano/Nuquí: 3G/EDGE only), Llanos (4G in towns, weak on the pampas).
- ●Average mobile speed ~25–50 Mbps download in Bogotá per Ookla (Q1 2025), peaking 300+ Mbps on 5G.
- ●Mandatory SIM registration (CRC/MinTIC law) for physical SIMs : passport required. An international travel eSIM avoids the paperwork.
- ●Great for Cabify, Uber, Didi and inDriver (Bogotá/Medellín taxis, careful in remote areas: Beat too), Google Maps, offline Maps.me (essential for Ciudad Perdida, Cocora, Tatacoa, Amazon), Booking, WhatsApp (universal), Nequi and Daviplata (mobile banking EXTREMELY widespread, accepted in 80% of shops), Mio (Cali BRT) / Transmilenio (Bogotá) / Metro (Medellín), Avianca/Latam Colombia (essential domestic flights for Cartagena, San Andrés, Leticia, Bahía Solano).
Sources: Internet Society Pulse: Colombia, ITU DataHub: Colombia, Ookla Speedtest Global Index, CRC (telecom regulator)
Networks and connectivity on the ground
- Average speed
- 45.5 Mbps downloadmeasured 2026 · Internet Society Pulse
- 5G
- Major citiesmeasured 2025 · Internet Society Pulse
- Local operators
- Claro · Movistar · Tigo · WOMmeasured 2026 · Datadopt research
- Public Wi-Fi
- Widely availablemeasured 2026 · Datadopt research
Practical information
- Currency
- Colombian Peso (COP)
- Payments
- Card and cashATMs everywhere
- Tipping
- 10% of the bill
- Power socket
- Type A, Type B110 V, 60 Hz
- Official languages
- SpanishAlso spoken : EnglishEnglish in tourist areas
- Dialling code
- +57Time zone : America/Bogota
- Emergency numbers
- 123
When to go
- Best time to go
- December, January, February, July, August
- Shoulder season
- March, June, September
- Peak season
- December, January, June, July
- Seasonal hazards
- FloodingApril, May, October, November
- Altitude sicknessDecember, January, February, June, July, August
Sitting on the equator, Colombia trades seasons for altitude: Bogotá is around 14 °C and Cartagena around 31 °C on the same day of the year. What the calendar changes is rainfall, and it comes in two waves rather than one.
Pack for three climates, not one trip
A standard two-week route takes in Caribbean heat, a temperate coffee region and a cool Andean capital. Layers matter more than a season: an evening in Bogotá needs a jacket in every month of the year.
Festivals set the busy weeks
The Barranquilla carnival in February, the Medellín flower fair in August and Cali’s salsa festival in December each fill their city completely. They are worth travelling for, and worth booking three months ahead.
Cities run on their own hours
Lunch is the main meal and much of the day happens before it. Museums and markets open early and the evening belongs to the neighbourhoods; a 9 am start buys you more in Colombia than in most places.
Rain is an afternoon event
April to May and October to November are the wetter months, but equatorial rain arrives late in the day and clears. Only the multi-day treks genuinely suffer; city travel barely notices.
Iconic sites and coverage
Walled City of Cartagena
Eleven kilometres of colonial walls around a Unesco-listed centre, built against privateers. Fully covered and reliably hot: walk it at dawn and again at dusk.
Ciudad Perdida Trek
Four days round trip into the Sierra Nevada to reach a Tayrona city older than Machu Picchu. No signal at any point, a guide is mandatory, and the 1,200-step final climb is the only truly hard section.
Cocora Valley
Sixty-metre wax palms, the tallest in the world, in a misty valley near Salento. Coverage holds in the village and drops on the loop trail.
Comuna 13, Medellin
A hillside neighbourhood served by outdoor escalators and covered in murals that narrate its own history. Well covered, and best seen with a guide who lives there.
Tayrona National Park
Jungle running straight down to Caribbean beaches, with hammock camps. The park closes for several weeks a year at the request of indigenous communities, so check the dates and carry offline maps.
El Penol de Guatape
A 220-metre monolith climbed by 740 steps wedged into a fissure, above a reservoir with a thousand inlets. Covered from base to summit.
Cano Cristales
The five-colour river, whose red comes from an endemic aquatic plant that only blooms from June to November. Access is regulated, there is no signal, and you go in an accompanied group from La Macarena.
Gold Museum, Bogota
The largest collection of pre-Columbian goldwork anywhere, over 30,000 pieces, including the Muisca raft that fed the Eldorado legend. Central and fully covered.
Sources Internet Society Pulse, Datadopt research
Datadopt Observatory
Price per GB in Colombia: what our data shows
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in Colombia comes down to 0.21 €/GB, across a sample of 1,798 fixed-volume offers retained for the measurement. That floor is reached on large data bundles : a 5 GB plan over 30 days costs noticeably more per GB. The real differentiator is still the depth of the offer : the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip.
Lowest price per GB recorded
0.21 €/GB
Offers in the price sample
1,798
Americas average
0.46 €/GB
World ranking
114 / 215
Colombia is 54% cheaper than the Americas regional average (0.46 €/GB).
Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
See the eSIM price Observatory by country →Which eSIM providers for Colombia?
Here are the 6 best-placed eSIM providers for Colombia, ranked by best price per GB. Prices are expressed per GB so plans of different sizes can be compared on the same basis.
| Provider | Price per GB | From | Max duration | Hotspot | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 GoMoWorld | 0.27 €/GB | 3.99 € | 7 d | Yes | No |
| eSIM.dog | 0.64 €/GB | 1.11 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
 Ubigi | 0.80 €/GB | 4.00 € | 30 d | No | No |
| Stellar eSIM | 1.14 €/GB | 1.42 € | 30 d | Yes | Yes |
| AbesteSIM | 1.33 €/GB | 1.33 € | 7 d | Yes | No |
| Monty eSIM | 1.33 €/GB | 1.73 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
Providers ranked by best price per GB, across plans of at least 1 GB. Source: Datadopt catalogue.
Compare all plans →Device compatibility
eSIM is built into every iPhone XS and later, as well as Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3a+ and most high-end Motorola, Oppo, Sony and Xiaomi models.
Not sure about your device? Check compatibility here.
How to install your eSIM for Colombia
- 1. Compare offers on https://www.datadopt.com/en/compare/co
- 2. Browse our partners' eSIM offers and choose the data volume and duration that fit your trip.
- 3. Purchase the eSIM plan that best fits your needs on our partner's site.
- 4. Receive a QR code by email after purchase.
- 5. Before you leave or during your stay, add the eSIM to your smartphone (Note: a stable Wi-Fi connection may be required during this step.)
- 5.1. On iPhone: Settings > Mobile Data > Add Plan > Scan the QR code
- 5.2. On Android: Settings > Connections > SIM card manager > Add a mobile plan
- 6. Once you arrive, turn on the data of your eSIM and enjoy reliable internet in Colombia.
First eSIM? The full walkthrough, with iOS and Android screenshots, lives in our guide how to install an eSIM on your smartphone.
Frequently asked questions
Does the eSIM really work in Colombia?
Yes across the country except remote areas. International eSIMs connect to Claro, Movistar or Tigo on landing at Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), Medellín (MDE), Cartagena (CTG), Cali (CLO) or San Andrés (ADZ).
Do I need an eSIM if I have a European plan?
Colombia is not in EU inclusive roaming. Out-of-plan data is very expensive (3–10€/MB). A travel eSIM at 5–12€ for 5 GB is much better.
How much data for 3 weeks in Colombia?
For Bogotá + Medellín + Cartagena + Tayrona + Ciudad Perdida + Salento + Cali, plan 6–15 GB : Google Maps, offline Maps.me, WhatsApp, Cabify/Uber, Nequi, Booking, cloud photos, navigation and streaming in hostels. Offline Maps.me essential.
Is there signal at Ciudad Perdida and in the Amazon?
Ciudad Perdida : NONE during the 4-5 day trek (signal at Mamey trailhead, up to Machete Pelao). Mandatory guide with radio. Amazon (Leticia) : 4G in Leticia town, NONE deep in Amacayacu jungle, guided trips with radio.
Can I share the connection with other devices?
Most Colombia eSIM plans allow hotspot : the field is shown on each Datadopt offer detail page.
How much does an eSIM cost in Colombia, and is it cheap?
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in Colombia comes down to 0.21 €/GB, across a sample of 1,798 fixed-volume offers retained for the measurement. That floor is reached on large data bundles : a 5 GB plan over 30 days costs noticeably more per GB. The real differentiator is still the depth of the offer : the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip. Colombia is 54% cheaper than the Americas regional average (0.46 €/GB). In our global ranking of well-covered eSIM markets, Colombia sits at position 114 of 215 by price per GB (1 = cheapest). Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
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