Galápagos eSIM: what to know before you land
🇪🇨 Galápagos, Ecuador · GPS / SCY · 7-day pick: 5 GB for $10.99
Landing in Galápagos
- GPS Seymour (Baltra)
- SCY San Cristóbal
Flights to the Galápagos leave from Quito or Guayaquil and land at Baltra or San Cristóbal. Coverage is limited to the inhabited islands, so expect no signal at sea.
- Install the Ecuador eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at GPS, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in Ecuador, not at purchase.
You'll need about 3.5 GB over 7 days. 5 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 2 GB · 15 days for $5.99.
Pay · $10.99Short stays in Galápagos
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $7.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $10.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $7.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $17.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $7.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $17.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $10.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $17.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Ecuador eSIM connects to Otecel. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Also in Ecuador
Going on from Galápagos? Latin America (17 countries), Global (202 countries) — cover Ecuador too.
Questions about Galápagos
Which airports serve Galápagos?
Seymour (Baltra) (GPS), San Cristóbal (SCY). Flights to the Galápagos leave from Quito or Guayaquil and land at Baltra or San Cristóbal. Coverage is limited to the inhabited islands, so expect no signal at sea.
How much data do I need for 7 days in Galápagos?
About 3.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 5 GB · 30 days for $10.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 2 GB · 15 days for $5.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at GPS?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Ecuador.
Which networks will I use in Galápagos?
The Ecuador eSIM connects to Otecel. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.