Which networks does it use?

Más Móvil and Tigo, the two main operators with nationwide coverage.

Does it work in San Blas (Guna Yala)?

Barely. The islands have minimal to no coverage on any carrier — plan to be offline and download everything in advance.

Is it worth buying just for a layover?

Yes. A small plan gets you maps, Uber and messaging at Tocumen and in the city without relying on airport Wi-Fi.

How much data for a week?

3–5 GB for typical travel use; 10 GB or more if you are working remotely or hotspotting.

Do I keep my home number?

Yes. The eSIM is data only, so calls, SMS and iMessage stay on your primary line.

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Panama eSIM

25 standard plans · 37 total

Free eSIM in Panama — 500MB–1GB free for first-time users, claimed in the Wanderly app. No card.

Choose your package

Start with a travel style or fine-tune the sliders.

Data Amount5 GB

Validity Period30 days

Total plan price

$22.99USD

Price per GB

$4.60

5 GB30 days3G/4G

Coverage: Single country
Plan type: Data only
Top-up: Available
Activation: On network connection

Available packages

7 days

15 days

30 days

90 days

365 days

What's Included

Instant email delivery

QR code activation

24/7 customer support

No hidden fees

Data-only eSIM

Works with iPhone & Android

Easy installation guide

Refund eligible

Panama eSIM plans at a glance

Wanderly lists 25 fixed-data Panama plans, ranging from 1GB up to 20GB over 7 to 365 days. Prices start at $6.99, and the lowest cost per gigabyte is $3.90/GB on the 10GB 30-day plan.

Unlimited day-passes are also available from $6.99 per day, billed per day rather than per gigabyte. All 37 Panama plans can be topped up without reinstalling the eSIM.

Every plan is data-only and installs from a QR code, so your home number stays active on its own line. Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Panama, not at purchase, which means you can install before you fly.

🇵🇦 About eSIMs in Panama

Panama punches above its weight for connectivity. Wanderly Panama eSIMs use Más Móvil or Tigo, delivering 4G/5G across Panama City, Colón, David and Boquete, and reliable service along the Pan-American Highway.

Island and highland trips need a little planning. Bocas del Toro has coverage in town but patchy service on outer islands, San Blas (Guna Yala) is largely off-grid, and cloud-forest trails around Boquete drop out. Download offline maps and confirm boat or shuttle bookings before you leave a covered area.

Panama City is a common stopover hub, so even a small plan pays for itself on a layover — maps, Uber and messaging without hunting for airport Wi-Fi. For a week, 3–5 GB is typical; 10 GB+ if you are working remotely from the city.

How to activate your eSIM in Panama

1
Buy before you fly
Install on Wi-Fi at home — the QR code arrives by email within a minute.
2
Install the eSIM
iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Scan QR. Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM.
3
Land and switch data
At Tocumen (PTY), cycle airplane mode, set the Panama eSIM as your data line and turn on Data Roaming for it.
4
Plan for islands
Before heading to San Blas or the outer Bocas islands, download offline maps and confirm bookings — those areas are largely off-grid.

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