Peru eSIM guide
1 network · 7 data plans from $3.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Movistar 4G
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $3.99
- Best per GB
- 10 GB · 30 days · $1.50/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $15.99
- 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 | $4.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $8.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 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 |
| 14 days | $8.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $14.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $14.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $14.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $14.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $14.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Peru
The Peru eSIM connects to Movistar. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in Peru
- LIM Lima Jorge Chávez
- CUZ Cusco
- 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 Peru.
City guides in Peru
About unlimited in Peru
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Peru?
These regional eSIMs include Peru. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Peru eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $14.99.
All 7 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $3.99 | $0.57 | $3.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $4.99 | $0.33 | $2.50 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $5.99 | $0.20 | $2.00 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $8.99 | $0.30 | $1.80 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $14.99 | $0.50 | $1.50 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $15.99 | $5.33 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $26.99 | $3.86 | No cap |
Questions about Peru
Which networks does the Peru eSIM use?
The Peru eSIM connects to Movistar. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in Peru?
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 $8.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Peru?
Yes, from $15.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Peru 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 Peru?
The main international airports are Lima Jorge Chávez (LIM), Cusco (CUZ).
Does a regional eSIM cover Peru?
Yes. Latin America and Global include Peru. 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.