HelloRoam provides 6 Colombia eSIM plans from $4.77 on Movistar 5G, covering Bogota's El Chico and Chapinero neighborhoods, Medellin's metro cable corridors, and Cartagena's walled city tourist zone. Plans go up to 10 GB. Best per-GB rate: $2.77/GB. Prices verified May 2026.
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Key takeaway
HelloRoam provides 6 Colombia eSIM plans from $4.77 on Movistar 5G, covering Bogota's El Chico and Chapinero neighborhoods, Medellin's metro cable corridors, and Cartagena's walled city tourist zone. Plans go up to 10 GB. Best per-GB rate: $2.77/GB. Prices verified May 2026.
All Colombia eSIM plans compared
eSIM provider comparison for Colombia â Prices verified May 29, 2026
Provider
Price (5GB)
Coverage
Rating
Best For
HelloRoam
$20.16
movistar
4.9/5
Best overall
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 5 eSIM plans available for Colombia, comparing them on verified pricing, network coverage, activation speed, and app quality. Five stood out.
HelloRoam
Best Value
$20.16
5 GB / 30 days
Pros: Lowest price per GB, fast activation, Colombia coverage on movistar. Cons: Newer brand, smaller community than Airalo.
Movistar is the sole carrier available to eSIM visitors in Colombia, operating on 5G in major cities. The network reaches BogotĂĄ's full metropolitan area, MedellĂn's El Poblado and Laureles districts, Cartagena's walled city, and Cali's urban core. Movistar Colombia covers all six UNESCO World Heritage coffee region municipalities at 4G.
Amazon basin towns south of Leticia fall outside reliable 4G reach.
No physical SIM counter visit needed. Colombia has no IMEI registration requirement for short-stay visitors using an e-sim.
Data usage tips
Rappi, Colombia's dominant delivery and rideshare app, uses under 15 MB per order session. Google Maps offline caching for BogotĂĄ, MedellĂn, 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.
How we evaluated plans for Colombia
Colombia e-sim plans span $4.77 to $55.50. The 1 GB / 7-day plan at $4.77 suits transit travelers. A 3 GB / 30-day plan costs $12.60, covering light one-week trips.
The 5 GB plan at $20.16 handles most two-week Colombia holidays. Heavy users pick the 10 GB plan at $29.25. The 20 GB plan at $55.50 serves long stays or travelers sharing a hotspot across 2-3 people.
Best eSIM plans for Colombia in 2026
Colombia 20GB 30Days
movistar (5G)30 validityTop-up available
$55.50
20 GB · 30 validity
Per GB$2.78
TetheringYes
Networkmovistar
Colombia 10GB 30Days
movistar (5G)30 validityTop-up available
$29.25
10 GB · 30 validity
Per GB$2.93
TetheringYes
Networkmovistar
Colombia 5GB 30Days
movistar (5G)30 validityTop-up available
$20.16
5 GB · 30 validity
Per GB$4.03
TetheringYes
Networkmovistar
Colombia 3GB 30Days
movistar (5G)30 validityTop-up available
$12.60
3 GB · 30 validity
Per GB$4.20
TetheringYes
Networkmovistar
Colombia 1GB 7Days
movistar (5G)7 validityTop-up available
$4.77
1 GB · 7 validity
Per GB$4.77
TetheringYes
Networkmovistar
All eSIM plans for Colombia â Prices verified May 29, 2026
Plan
Network
Validity
Price
Colombia 20GB 30Days â
movistar
30d / 20GB
$55.50
Colombia 10GB 30Days
movistar
30d / 10GB
$29.25
Colombia 5GB 30Days
movistar
30d / 5GB
$20.16
Colombia 3GB 30Days
movistar
30d / 3GB
$12.60
Colombia 1GB 7Days
movistar
7d / 1GB
$4.77
Colombia 2GB/Day
movistar
1d / 0GB
$8.56
Prices verified: May 2026
Questions about Colombia eSIMs
What is the best eSIM for Colombia?+
HelloRoam's Colombia 5 GB plan costs $20.16 on movistar 5G. Travelers visiting the Coffee Triangle and Pacific coast benefit from the 10 GB plan at $29.25, given heavier map use in areas with slower signal. Both plans support tethering.
How much does an eSIM for Colombia cost?+
HelloRoam offers 6 Colombia plans starting at $4.77 for 1 GB on movistar 5G. The 3 GB / 30-day plan costs $12.60. A 5 GB plan runs $20.16, and 10 GB costs $29.25. The best per-GB rate across all 6 plans is $2.77, and colombia sits in the mid-range for South American e-sim pricing.
Can I use a virtual eSIM while visiting Colombia?+
HelloRoam's Colombia eSIM activates in under 2 minutes via QR code with no store visit required. Movistar authenticates foreign e-sim profiles at BOG and MDE on arrival. No local SIM registration is required for tourist stays under 60 days.
How much data do I need in Colombia?+
One week in BogotĂĄ 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?+
eSIM visitors in Colombia connect to movistar, operating on 5G in BogotĂĄ, MedellĂn, and Cali. The network reaches 4G in the Coffee Triangle and Cartagena's walled city. Amazon basin areas near Leticia fall outside reliable coverage. No other Colombian carrier currently supports international eSIM profiles.
Does my phone support eSIM in 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. Confirm eSIM capability in Settings under Cellular or Mobile Data. Dual-SIM phones keep your home number active while the Colombia e-sim handles local data.
Does a 30-day eSIM plan work for Colombia?+
Colombia's 1 eSIM carrier network All Colombia e-sim plans with 30-day validity activate from the first day you connect and remain active for 30 calendar days. The 3 GB, 5 GB, 10 GB, and 20 GB plans all run 30 days. Choose based on data volume, not trip length. The 5 GB plan at $20.16 suits most month-long stays with moderate use.
Does eSIM coverage reach the Colombian Coffee Region?+
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.
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