Bolivia is one of the most dramatic and least connected stops on a South America trip. La Paz, Sucre and the town of Uyuni have reasonable coverage; the Salar de Uyuni tour, the lagoons and the high Altiplano are largely offline. Travel data is pricier than average, and Bolivia is often missing from regional bundles, so check before you buy.
Short answer: buy a plan that explicitly lists Bolivia, with 30-day validity. Treat the three-day Uyuni tour as offline.
What a Bolivia eSIM costs
At the time of writing (October 2026), Wanderly's Bolivia plans start at $5.99 for 1GB (7 days), with 5GB for 30 days around $13 and 10GB for 30 days around $20. The median across data-only Bolivia plans is about $2.60 per GB, well above the $1.43 global median in the Wanderly eSIM Price Index.
Bolivia's plans come with 30-day validity at most sizes, which suits slow overland travel.
Is Bolivia in your regional plan?
Many "South America" bundles skip Bolivia. If you are using a regional plan, check that Bolivia is on its country list — our best eSIM for South America guide explains the check.
Coverage where you will actually be
Bolivia's networks are Entel, Tigo and Viva.
- La Paz and El Alto (including the Mi Teleférico cable cars): good 4G.
- Sucre and Potosí: good in the cities.
- Uyuni town: coverage in town.
- Salar de Uyuni, Laguna Colorada, Sol de Mañana: largely offline.
- Lake Titicaca (Copacabana, Isla del Sol): coverage in Copacabana; patchy on the island.
- Death Road and the Yungas: patchy.
- Rurrenabaque and the Amazon: coverage in town; little in the jungle or pampas.
How much data you need
| Trip | Suggested data |
|---|---|
| One week, La Paz + Uyuni | 3 GB |
| Two to three weeks | 5 GB |
Cold and altitude drain batteries quickly — carry a power bank. See how much data you need for travel.
Bolivia with Peru or Chile
A Bolivia plan covers Bolivia only. See the best eSIM for Peru and the best eSIM for Chile.
Setting it up
- 1Confirm your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked on our compatibility checker.
- 2Install the eSIM over WiFi before you travel — iPhone or Android steps.
- 3On arrival, select the eSIM for mobile data and turn on data roaming for that line.
FAQ
Is there signal on the Salar de Uyuni tour? Largely no. Treat it as offline.
How much does an eSIM for Bolivia cost? Wanderly Bolivia plans start at $5.99 for 1GB, with 30-day plans and a median of about $2.60 per GB.
Do South America eSIMs cover Bolivia? Not always. Check the country list.
Which networks work in Bolivia? Entel, Tigo and Viva.