Free eSIM in Mexico — free data for first-time users, claimed in the Wanderly app.
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Price per GB
$1.30
- 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)
Mexico
Refund eligibility depends on the plan and its activation status. Contact Wanderly support before installing or using the eSIM.
What's Included
Mexico eSIM plans at a glance
Wanderly lists 38 fixed-data Mexico plans, ranging from 1GB up to 50GB over 3 to 30 days. Prices start at $3.99, and the lowest cost per gigabyte is $0.66/GB on the 50GB 3-day plan.
Unlimited day-passes are also available from $3.99 per day, billed per day rather than per gigabyte. 5 of the 42 Mexico 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 Mexico eSIM cost?
A Mexico eSIM from Wanderly costs $3.99 for 1GB (7 days), $7.99 for 5GB (7 days) and $18.99 for 20GB (3 days), as a one-off price with no subscription. Larger plans cost less per gigabyte: $3.99/GB at 1GB against $0.95/GB at 20GB.
Across its data-only plans, Mexico works out at a median of $1.30 per GB, below the $1.41 median across the 181 countries in the Wanderly eSIM Price Index. 79 of them have a lower median.
| Data | Validity | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 7 days | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| 3GB | 3 days | $5.99 | $2.00 |
| 5GB | 7 days | $7.99 | $1.60 |
| 10GB | 3 days | $11.99 | $1.20 |
| 20GB | 3 days | $18.99 | $0.95 |
Cheapest current data-only plan at each size, as charged at checkout. Prices follow the live catalogue. Compare Mexico with every country in the eSIM Price Index.
Choose a Mexico eSIM for your itinerary
Mexico City, Cancún or a beach stay
Match validity to the full stay and size your allowance around navigation, transport, messaging and time away from Wi-Fi. Compare a plan's total price and data rather than buying a large allowance only for a low price per GB.
Baja, rural routes or remote beaches
Check the exact plan's supported networks and keep maps, tickets and accommodation details available offline. A Mexico coverage entry does not guarantee continuous signal on every road, in rural areas or offshore.
Mexico with the USA or Canada
For San Diego–Tijuana or another multi-country trip, compare a North America bundle with separate country plans. Confirm all your stops in the bundle's country list and check the activation rule before a covered stopover starts its validity.
Open the current plan's details before buying: check validity, activation timing, coverage, hotspot rules and any fair-use limits. Calls and texts are included only when stated for that plan.
🇲🇽 About eSIMs in Mexico
Mexico's network quality varies sharply by region, and Telcel has significantly better coverage than any other carrier — especially in the Yucatan, Baja California, and the Pacific coast. Wanderly Mexico eSIM plans use Telcel, so you get strong 4G in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, CDMX, Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta and along the Baja peninsula.
You will lean on Uber and Didi in the cities, WhatsApp for everything (Mexico runs on WhatsApp), and Google Maps for the countless one-way streets in Roma Norte and Condesa. 10–15 GB is comfortable for a week; two-week travelers with a Yucatan road trip or Baja itinerary usually want 20 GB.
Retail SIM kiosks at Cancun (CUN) and CDMX (MEX) are fine but marked up. Install the eSIM at home and you connect immediately after immigration.
How to activate your eSIM in Mexico
- 1Install on Wi-FiScan the QR before you fly. Data does not start until first use.
- 2Enable on arrivalAt CUN, MEX or GDL, turn the Mexico eSIM on and enable Data Roaming. Keep your primary SIM for iMessage.
- 3Get WhatsApp workingMexico runs on WhatsApp — hosts, tour operators and taxis will message you there. Make sure it is signed in.
- 4Download Yucatan mapsSave Tulum, Bacalar and the Riviera Maya offline in Google Maps for those cenote back-roads.
Mexico eSIM FAQ
Which Mexican network does it use?
Telcel — the largest and most reliable carrier, especially for Yucatan cenote roads and Baja.
Will it work in Tulum jungle areas and cenotes?
Yes on the highway and towns. Signal thins on deep jungle roads but returns at every cenote entrance.
Does it work on Isla Mujeres and Cozumel?
Yes, Telcel covers both islands with 4G in populated areas.
How much data for 2 weeks in Mexico?
15–20 GB. Add unlimited if you plan Baja road-trip stretches or heavy WhatsApp/Instagram.
Can I use it for Uber?
Yes, Uber works throughout Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey and most tourist areas.
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