Best eSIM for Colombia

At a glance

• Cheapest we found: Nomad — $25 for 10 GB / 30 days on Movistar, which is becoming Tigo
• Unlimited for little more: Holafly Colombia — $28.50 for 7 days, good for remote work in Medellín, but hotspot is capped at about 500 MB–1 GB a day
• Best for Colombia plus Peru, Ecuador or Brazil: Airalo Latamlink
• Also worth comparing: Saily Colombia plans
• No-account option: Talisim — $36.50 on Claro, the most expensive plan we checked here

Prices we checked

10 GB of data for 30 days, from each provider’s own website on 17 October 2026.

Provider	Price	Networks
Nomad	$25.00	Movistar (now Tigo)
Airalo	$28.00	Not stated
Talisim	$36.50	Claro

Holafly sells unlimited data instead: $28.50 for 7 days or $51.50 for 15 days.

Network notes

Claro has the widest coverage, especially in rural areas and smaller towns. Tigo, which took over Movistar in 2026 and is rebranding it, is strong in cities, and WOM is a smaller fourth network. All have 4G in the main tourist areas, and 5G is rolling out in the big cities.

Practical connectivity tips

• Install before you land. You’ll want data for a ride from El Dorado (Bogotá) or José María Córdova (Medellín) airport.
• Apps you’ll want online: Uber, DiDi, inDrive and Cabify (rides — Uber works but sits in a legal grey area, so drivers may ask you to sit in the front), Rappi (food and errands), WhatsApp, and Google Maps.
• The Lost City trek and Tayrona have little or no signal. Download maps before you go.
• Domestic flights are the fastest way between regions, and airlines send changes by email and app. Keep data on.

Watch out for

• Phone theft is common in busy areas. Keep your phone out of sight on the street, especially in Bogotá and Medellín.
• The Amazon (Leticia) and Pacific coast have very limited coverage.
• Day trips to Ecuador or Panama need a plan that covers those countries.