Free eSIM in Guatemala — free data for first-time users, claimed in the Wanderly app.
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Price per GB
$2.50
- Coverage
- Single country
- Plan type
- Data only
- Top-up
- Unavailable — buy another plan
- Activation
- On network connection
- Hotspot
- Supported
Listed network types describe plan support; 4G/5G availability and speeds vary by location and device. Country coverage does not guarantee a signal throughout your route. If you need a specific network or location, confirm it with support before buying.
Data-only eSIM
Validity starts at the first network connection.
Top-ups unavailable. Usage tracking supported. Hotspot supported.
Calls and SMS are not included. Internet calling apps use your data.
Coverage (1 country)
Guatemala
Refund eligibility depends on the plan and its activation status. Contact Wanderly support before installing or using the eSIM.
What's Included
Guatemala eSIM plans at a glance
Wanderly lists 34 fixed-data Guatemala plans, ranging from 1GB up to 50GB over 3 to 30 days. Prices start at $3.99, and the lowest cost per gigabyte is $2.02/GB on the 50GB 3-day plan.
Unlimited day-passes are also available from $4.99 per day, billed per day rather than per gigabyte. 10 of the 39 Guatemala data-only plans can be topped up without reinstalling the eSIM.
Calls and SMS depend on the selected plan. Install using the supplied QR code and keep your home number on its own line. Activation timing varies by plan; check your selected plan's terms before purchasing or installing.
How much does a Guatemala eSIM cost?
A Guatemala eSIM from Wanderly costs $3.99 for 1GB (7 days), $11.99 for 5GB (3 days) and $40.99 for 20GB (3 days), as a one-off price with no subscription. Larger plans cost less per gigabyte: $3.99/GB at 1GB against $2.05/GB at 20GB.
Across its data-only plans, Guatemala works out at a median of $2.62 per GB, above the $1.41 median across the 181 countries in the Wanderly eSIM Price Index. 117 of them have a lower median.
| Data | Validity | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 7 days | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| 3GB | 5 days | $7.99 | $2.66 |
| 5GB | 3 days | $11.99 | $2.40 |
| 10GB | 3 days | $20.99 | $2.10 |
| 20GB | 3 days | $40.99 | $2.05 |
Cheapest current data-only plan at each size, as charged at checkout. Prices follow the live catalogue. Compare Guatemala with every country in the eSIM Price Index.
🇬🇹 About eSIMs in Guatemala
Guatemala runs on Claro and Tigo, and Wanderly eSIMs use both. Coverage is good in Guatemala City, Antigua, Xela and around Lake Atitlán, and workable at Tikal and Flores, which is more than most travelers expect from the Petén region.
The highlands are where it gets uneven. Villages around Atitlán vary lake-side to lake-side, the Acatenango and Fuego trailheads lose signal above the treeline, and the road to Semuc Champey has long gaps. Offline maps plus downloaded shuttle bookings will save you a lot of stress on transfer days.
For 7–14 days of maps, WhatsApp coordination with shuttles and guides, and photo uploads, 5–10 GB is the practical range. Installation is a 90-second QR scan at home before you fly.
How to activate your eSIM in Guatemala
- 1Buy before you flyInstall on Wi-Fi at home — the QR code is emailed within a minute of purchase.
- 2Install the eSIMiPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Scan QR. Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM.
- 3Land and switch dataAt La Aurora (GUA), cycle airplane mode, choose the Guatemala eSIM for Cellular Data and enable Data Roaming for it.
- 4Download offline mapsBefore heading to Semuc Champey, Acatenango or remote Atitlán villages, save maps and any bookings offline.
Guatemala eSIM FAQ
Which networks does the eSIM use?
Claro and Tigo, the two carriers with national coverage in Guatemala.
Is there signal at Lake Atitlán and Tikal?
Yes in Panajachel, San Pedro and around Flores/Tikal. Smaller lake villages and jungle areas can be patchy.
Will it work while hiking Acatenango?
Partially. You will usually have signal at the base and lose it above the treeline. Download your route in advance.
How much data should I buy?
5–10 GB is comfortable for one to two weeks of maps, WhatsApp and photos.
Can I use it for hotspot?
Yes, tethering is enabled on all Wanderly Guatemala plans.
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