Cusco eSIM: what to know before you land
🇵🇪 Cusco, Peru · CUZ · 5-day pick: 3 GB for $5.99
Landing in Cusco
- CUZ Alejandro Velasco Astete
Cusco's airport is close to the city at about 3,400 m, so many visitors head down to the Sacred Valley first. Machu Picchu is reached by train from the valley.
- Install the Peru eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at CUZ, 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 Peru, not at purchase.
You'll need about 2.5 GB over 5 days. 3 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 2 GB · 15 days for $4.99.
Pay · $5.99Short stays in Cusco
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $4.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $5.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $4.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $8.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $5.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $14.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $4.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $5.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $14.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $4.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $8.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $14.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Peru eSIM connects to Movistar. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Also in Peru
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Questions about Cusco
Which airports serve Cusco?
Alejandro Velasco Astete (CUZ). Cusco's airport is close to the city at about 3,400 m, so many visitors head down to the Sacred Valley first. Machu Picchu is reached by train from the valley.
How much data do I need for 5 days in Cusco?
About 2.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 3 GB · 30 days for $5.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 2 GB · 15 days for $4.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at CUZ?
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 Peru.
Which networks will I use in Cusco?
The Peru eSIM connects to Movistar. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.