Puerto Vallarta eSIM: what to know before you land
🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico · PVR · 7-day pick: 5 GB for $9.99
Landing in Puerto Vallarta
- PVR Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz
Puerto Vallarta's airport is just north of the city, close to the Marina and the hotel zone.
- Install the Mexico eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at PVR, 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 Mexico, 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 · $9.99Short stays in Puerto Vallarta
| 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 | $6.99 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 | $9.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $6.99 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 | $6.99 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 | $9.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $17.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Mexico eSIM connects to Movistar. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Also in Mexico
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Questions about Puerto Vallarta
Which airports serve Puerto Vallarta?
Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR). Puerto Vallarta's airport is just north of the city, close to the Marina and the hotel zone.
How much data do I need for 7 days in Puerto Vallarta?
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 $9.99. 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 PVR?
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 Mexico.
Which networks will I use in Puerto Vallarta?
The Mexico eSIM connects to Movistar. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.