eSIM for Peru: what actually works
A researched, up-to-date guide to mobile data in Peru. Operators, coverage, prices, and when a local SIM beats us.
Choose your eSIM Peru according to the length of your stay and your expected data use. 5 GB is generally enough for maps, messaging and social media, while video streaming and hotspot use require more data. The plans shown range from 1 to 50 GB and start at $3.90. They are fully refundable within 30 days provided the eSIM has not been used on a network at the destination. The activation link is sent by email after purchase.
Peru eSIM plans
Prices in USD. Instant QR activation. Pick your data, land connected.
Networks: Claro
Networks: Claro
Networks: Claro
Networks: Claro
Networks: Claro
Networks: Claro
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Unlimited Internet
Stay online for your whole trip with a daily high-speed allowance: 2 GB of high-speed data per day, then internet access continues at reduced speed.
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- 2 GB of high-speed data per day. The high-speed allowance renews every day for the duration you choose.
- After 2 GB, speed is reduced to 1 Mbps. The limit applies until the next daily renewal.
- Internet access continues at reduced speed. Maps, messaging and email keep working after the daily allowance.
- Hotspot supported where confirmed by the supplier. Tethering conditions depend on the local network.
- Validity starts at the first connection when supported by the SKU. For plans that start on installation, the activation terms are shown before payment.
- One eSIM for the selected duration. A single QR code covers the whole period: no daily reinstallation.
Price in USD, taxes may apply at checkout. The total shown here is recalculated by the server before the order is created.
Clear data. Clear price.
Drift plans show a fixed data allowance, validity period and final price before checkout.
About “unlimited” plans: Plans marketed as unlimited, including Holafly plans, may still be subject to local network Fair Usage Policies (FUP) and temporary speed reductions after heavy use. Unlimited data does not always mean unlimited full-speed data.
Buying a local SIM instead
Where to buy: operator stores, shopping centres and convenience shops; airport counters at Lima and Cusco
Price: 8-20 USD
Peruvian SIMs are cheap but require passport registration, and coverage on the Inca Trail and remote treks is limited regardless of operator. A travel eSIM skips the registration and works the moment you land.
The verdict
Our eSIM wins when: you want to land connected without the registration wait, or you are touring Lima, Cusco and the Sacred Valley on one trip.
Bottom line: For the classic Peru tourist trip a travel eSIM is the easiest choice. For a long stay a local Claro SIM is cheap per gigabyte. Note that high treks have little signal on any network.
Peru eSIM FAQ
Is 4G or 5G better in Peru in 2026?
5G is now broad across the main cities and tourist regions, and 4G was already fast enough for maps, calls and streaming. Pick a plan on coverage where you are going, not on 4G versus 5G. The realistic weak spots are the Amazon rainforest, the high Andes passes, the Colca Canyon and remote altiplano, where signal disappears between towns.
Does an eSIM work on arrival at the airport in Peru?
Yes. Available networks depend on the selected plan and are shown with each plan. Check the selected plan's activation conditions before travelling. No need to find a SIM counter at Lima and Cusco.
Which operator is best for a tourist in Peru?
Claro is the safest single choice with the widest reach. Movistar is a solid alternative, good coverage in the cities and along the main tourist corridor. Available networks depend on the selected plan and are shown with each plan.
Cities & islands in Peru
Local coverage, the best network by area, and the same plans that work nationwide.
Ready to sort your Peru eSIM?
Pick the plan that fits your trip to Peru, or work out exactly how much data you need first.