Guatemala eSIM guide
2 networks with 5G · 10 data plans from $3.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Claro 4G, Tigo 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $3.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $1.55/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $18.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $11.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $11.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $18.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $11.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $18.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $30.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $18.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $30.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $30.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Guatemala
The Guatemala eSIM connects to Claro and Tigo. 5G is listed on Tigo; elsewhere it's 4G.
Arriving in Guatemala
- GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Guatemala.
City guides in Guatemala
About unlimited in Guatemala
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Guatemala?
These regional eSIMs include Guatemala. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Guatemala eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $18.99.
All 10 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $3.99 | $0.57 | $3.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $6.99 | $0.47 | $3.50 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $7.99 | $0.27 | $2.66 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $11.99 | $0.40 | $2.40 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $18.99 | $0.63 | $1.90 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $30.99 | $1.03 | $1.55 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $18.99 | $6.33 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $28.99 | $5.80 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $37.99 | $5.43 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $45.99 | $4.60 | No cap |
Questions about Guatemala
Which networks does the Guatemala eSIM use?
The Guatemala eSIM connects to Claro and Tigo. 5G is listed on Tigo; elsewhere it's 4G.
How much data do I need for a week in Guatemala?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $11.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Guatemala?
Yes, from $18.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Guatemala plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Guatemala?
The main international airports are Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA).
Does a regional eSIM cover Guatemala?
Yes. Latin America and Global include Guatemala. The smallest, Latin America, covers 17 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.