HelloRoam is the Colombia eSIM to buy for hotspot use: all 6 Claro plans share the connection, from $3.38 for 1 GB to $51.00 for 20 GB, or $2.55 per GB. Movistar is the only carrier open to visitor eSIMs here. Airalo charges $16.00 for 5 GB, $4.16 less than the same size here, so Airalo wins on price.50.
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Key takeaway
This page compares 6 priced eSIM plans for Colombia across Claro. HelloRoam's own Colombia eSIM starts at $3.38 for 1 GB.
Colombia plans compared: HelloRoam at $18.00 for 5 GB against Airalo at $16.00
eSIM provider comparison for Colombia. Prices verified September 20, 2026.
Provider
Price (5GB)
Coverage
Rating
Best For
HelloRoam
$18.00
Claro
4.9/5
180-day refund
Airalo
$16.00
200+ countries
4.5/5
Most destinations
Holafly
Unlimited
160 countries
4.2/5
Heavy users
Our top 3 picks for Colombia
We evaluated 6 eSIM plans available for Colombia, comparing them on verified pricing, network coverage, top-up availability, and app quality. Five stood out.
HelloRoam
Verified pricing
$18.00
5 GB / 30 days
Pros: Colombia coverage on Claro, hotspot sharing and top-up on every plan, 24/7 support in 63 languages, and a 180-day refund on an unactivated eSIM. Cons: Newer brand, smaller community than Airalo.
HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Colombia. Movistar is the one Colombian carrier open to international eSIM visitors, which is why HelloRoam roams on it from $3.38 for 1 GB on 5G. The network reaches Bogotá's full metropolitan area, Medellín's El Poblado and Laureles districts, Cartagena's walled city and Cali's urban core.
Movistar covers all six UNESCO coffee region municipalities on 4G. Amazon basin towns south of Leticia fall outside reliable reach, and all 6 plans land on the same towers.
Coverage analysis
Movistar delivers consistent 4G and 5G across Bogotá (El Chico, Chapinero, Usaquén), Medellín's metro cable corridors, and Cartagena's tourist zones. The Coffee Triangle towns of Salento and Filandia get solid 4G. The Pacific coast near Nuqui and Bahia Solano sits in a coverage gap with signal dropping to 2G or nothing.
Amazon lodges near Leticia operate on satellite only. Download offline maps before leaving any major city.
Activation
Scan the QR code before your flight and leave the line switched on. At El Dorado International (BOG) in Bogotá or José María Córdova (MDE) near Medellín, Movistar registers the e-sim profile on landing. Enable data roaming in Settings.
No physical SIM counter visit is needed, and Colombia has no IMEI registration requirement for short-stay visitors using an eSIM.
Data usage tips
Rappi, Colombia's dominant delivery and rideshare app, uses under 15 MB per order session. Google Maps offline caching for Bogotá, Medellín, and Cartagena takes roughly 120 MB total and saves significant data daily. Budget 400-500 MB per day for standard city use.
The Coffee Region has reliable signal but slower 4G in mountain towns, so pre-cache maps before day trips.
eSIM plan pricing in Colombia
Colombia eSIM plans span $3.38 to $51.00 across 6 tiers. The 1 GB 7-day plan at $3.38 suits transit travelers. A 3 GB 30-day plan costs $9.45, which covers a light week.
The 5 GB plan at $18.00 handles most two-week holidays, heavy users pick 10 GB at $27.38, and the 20 GB plan at $51.00 sets the floor rate of $2.55/GB. A 2 GB per day option costs $8.56. For a standard two-week trip HelloRoam's 5 GB plan at $18.00 is the practical pick, though Airalo sells 5 GB in Colombia for $16.00, so Airalo is cheaper at that one size.
Anyone searching for a Colombia e SIM reaches these same 6 Movistar tiers. Listed HelloRoam prices for this destination also include $55.50.
HelloRoam's 6 Colombia plans on Claro from $3.38
Colombia 20GB 30Days
Claro (4G)30 daysTop-up available
$51.00
20 GB · 30 days
Per GB$2.55
TetheringYes
NetworkClaro
Colombia 10GB 30Days
Claro (4G)30 daysTop-up available
$27.38
10 GB · 30 days
Per GB$2.74
TetheringYes
NetworkClaro
Colombia 3GB 30Days
Claro (4G)30 daysTop-up available
$9.45
3 GB · 30 days
Per GB$3.15
TetheringYes
NetworkClaro
Colombia 1GB 7Days
Claro (4G)7 daysTop-up available
$3.38
1 GB · 7 days
Per GB$3.38
TetheringYes
NetworkClaro
Colombia 5GB 30Days
Claro (4G)30 daysTop-up available
$18.00
5 GB · 30 days
Per GB$3.60
TetheringYes
NetworkClaro
All eSIM plans for Colombia. Prices verified September 20, 2026.
Plan
Network
Validity
Price
Colombia 20GB 30Days ⭐
Claro
30 days / 20 GB
$51.00
Colombia 10GB 30Days
Claro
30 days / 10 GB
$27.38
Colombia 3GB 30Days
Claro
30 days / 3 GB
$9.45
Colombia 1GB 7Days
Claro
7 days / 1 GB
$3.38
Colombia 5GB 30Days
Claro
30 days / 5 GB
$18.00
Colombia 2GB/Day
Claro
1 day / 2 GB per day
$8.56
Prices verified: September 20, 2026
Questions about Colombia eSIMs
What is the best eSIM for Colombia?
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HelloRoam is the one to buy for Colombia if you tether or top up: all 6 Claro plans share a hotspot and take a top-up on a live eSIM with no new QR code. Prices run from $3.38 for 1 GB to $51.00 for 20 GB, or $2.55 per GB. Airalo charges $16.00 for 5 GB against HelloRoam at $18.00, so Airalo wins that size.
Which eSIM plans cover Colombia?
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HelloRoam lists 6 Colombia plans on Claro: 1 GB over 7 days at $3.38, 3 GB at $9.45, 5 GB at $18.00, 10 GB at $27.38 and 20 GB at $51.00, plus a 2 GB per day option at $8.56. Airalo sells 5 GB in Colombia for $16.00, which is cheaper at that size. All 6 plans support tethering.
How much does an eSIM for Colombia cost?
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HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Colombia. Colombia eSIM pricing starts at $3.38 for 1 GB on Claro. The 3 GB 30-day plan costs $9.45, 5 GB costs $18.00 and 10 GB costs $27.38. The floor rate across the 6 plans is $2.55/GB, on the 20 GB plan at $51.00. Colombia sits mid-range for South American eSIM pricing, and prices were verified in May 2026.
Can I use a virtual eSIM while visiting Colombia?
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HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Colombia. Yes. A Colombia eSIM installs from a QR code with no store visit, and Movistar authenticates foreign eSIM profiles at BOG and MDE on arrival. No local SIM registration applies to tourist stays under 60 days. Pick from the 6 plans before you fly, starting at $3.38 for 1 GB, and switch the line on at the gate.
How much data do I need in Colombia?
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HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Colombia. One week in Bogotá and Cartagena uses 2-3 GB: Rappi, Google Maps, and messaging stay under 500 MB per day. Two weeks across multiple cities and the Coffee Region needs 5 GB. Add a buffer of 1 GB if you rely on offline map downloads for remote areas. Remote workers on daily video calls need the 10 GB plan.
Which networks do eSIMs use in Colombia?
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HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Colombia. eSIM visitors in Colombia connect to Movistar, which runs 5G in Bogotá, Medellín and Cali. The network reaches 4G in the Coffee Triangle and Cartagena's walled city. Amazon basin areas near Leticia fall outside reliable coverage, and the Pacific coast near Nuquí drops to nothing. No other Colombian carrier currently supports international eSIM profiles, so all 6 plans share the same towers.
Does my phone support eSIM in Colombia?
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HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Colombia. iPhone XS or newer, Google Pixel 3a or newer, and Samsung Galaxy S20 or newer all support eSIM in Colombia. Your device must be carrier-unlocked before it takes a Movistar profile. Confirm eSIM capability in Settings under Cellular or Mobile Data. Dual-SIM phones keep your home number active while the Colombia eSIM carries data across any of the 6 plans.
Does a 30-day Colombia plan cover a month-long stay?
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HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Colombia. Colombia eSIM plans with 30-day validity run from the first day you connect and stay active for 30 calendar days. The 3 GB, 5 GB, 10 GB and 20 GB plans all carry 30 days. Choose on data volume rather than trip length. The 5 GB plan at $18.00 suits most month-long stays with moderate use on Claro.
What is mobile coverage like in Medellín?
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HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Colombia. Movistar covers Medellín with 5G across El Poblado, Laureles and the city centre, and a HelloRoam eSIM roams on that network, so the covered zone is identical. The metro cable lines to Comunas 1 and 13 hold 4G throughout. Guatapé, 80 km east, has signal at the Piedra del Peñol viewpoint. Budget 3-4 GB for a week.
Is a Colombia SIM card better than an eSIM?
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HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Colombia. A Colombia eSIM installs before landing and skips the airport counter entirely. Plans start at $3.38 for 1 GB on Claro. Physical SIMs require a local Cédula de Extranjería or passport registration at a carrier store, while the eSIM has no registration requirement for tourist stays. Both land on the same Movistar towers.
Does eSIM coverage reach the Colombian Coffee Region?
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HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Colombia. Movistar covers Salento, Armenia, Manizales, and Pereira with 4G. The six UNESCO coffee region municipalities all have functional signal for navigation and messaging. Mountain roads between towns drop to 3G briefly in dips and tunnels. Cache Google Maps for the Coffee Triangle before you drive, and the 5 GB plan handles a week in the region comfortably.
Provider reviews
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