Punta del Este eSIM: what to know before you land
🇺🇾 Punta del Este, Uruguay · PDP · 5-day pick: 3 GB for $12.99
Landing in Punta del Este
- PDP Capitán Corbeta Curbelo
Punta del Este has its own airport, but many visitors fly into Montevideo and drive along the coast, around two hours.
- Install the Uruguay eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at PDP, 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 Uruguay, 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 $9.99.
Pay · $12.99Short stays in Punta del Este
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $4.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $9.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $14.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $4.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $9.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $14.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $4.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $12.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $20.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $9.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $12.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $20.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $9.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $20.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $26.99 Unlimited · 7 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Uruguay eSIM connects to Claro, Entel and Movistar. 5G is listed on Entel, Movistar; elsewhere it's 4G.
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Questions about Punta del Este
Which airports serve Punta del Este?
Capitán Corbeta Curbelo (PDP). Punta del Este has its own airport, but many visitors fly into Montevideo and drive along the coast, around two hours.
How much data do I need for 5 days in Punta del Este?
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 $12.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 2 GB · 15 days for $9.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at PDP?
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 Uruguay.
Which networks will I use in Punta del Este?
The Uruguay eSIM connects to Claro, Entel and Movistar. 5G is listed on Entel, Movistar; elsewhere it's 4G.