Guatemala eSIM
Prepaid Guatemala travel data from $4.99 USD (1 GB, 7 days). No physical SIM and no contract: you get a QR code by email and install it from your phone's settings. Check your phone
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Plan details · 5 GB, 7 days
- Coverage
- Single country
- Plan type
- Data only
- Activation
- On network connection
- Hotspot
- Supported
- Top-up
- Not available
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Full plan terms, coverage & refunds
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
Mobile networks: Claro, Tigo
Refund eligibility depends on the plan and its activation status. Contact Wanderly support before installing or using the eSIM.
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.
Refunds: who is eligible and how to request one are set out in our refund policy.
Free eSIM in Guatemala — free data for first-time users, claimed in the Wanderly app.
Guatemala eSIM plans at a glance
Wanderly lists 35 fixed-data Guatemala plans, ranging from 500MB up to 50GB over 1 to 30 days. Prices start at $4.99, 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 40 Guatemala data-only plans, counting day-passes, 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 $4.99 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: $4.99/GB at 1GB against $2.05/GB at 20GB.
In the November 1, 2026 edition of the Wanderly eSIM Price Index, Guatemala's data-only plans have a median of $2.62 per GB, above the $1.41 median across 181 destinations. 117 of those destinations have a lower median.
Cheapest plan that lasts your trip
| Trip | Plan | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Long weekend (1GB or more) | 1GB, 7 days | $4.99 |
| One week (3GB or more) | 3GB, 7 days | $8.99 |
| Two weeks (5GB or more) | 5GB, 15 days | $13.99 |
| One month (10GB or more) | 10GB, 30 days | $25.99 |
The data amounts are a starting point. Estimate how much you will use.
Cheapest plan by data size
| Data | Validity | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 7 days | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| 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 checked November 12, 2026, from the live catalogue. Compare Guatemala with every country in the eSIM Price Index.
🇬🇹 About eSIMs in Guatemala
Guatemala has two mobile networks, Claro and Tigo; Movistar's Guatemalan business became part of Claro. Current Guatemala plans list Claro, Tigo or both, and the plan details show which apply. A Guatemala eSIM gets you data as soon as you land at La Aurora in Guatemala City, for the shuttle to Antigua and messages to your guide.
Guatemala's mobile-device law, Decreto 8-2013, excludes phones on international roaming, which is how a travel eSIM connects. A local SIM is different: the law requires the buyer to show a valid passport, and a phone brought from abroad for use on a local line has to be registered with that operator.
Signal varies with the terrain. Around Lake Atitlán it differs from village to village, it fades on the climb up Acatenango, and the road to Semuc Champey has long gaps. In Petén, download your Tikal tickets and maps in Flores or Santa Elena. A Guatemala-only plan stops at the border, so for a route into Mexico or Belize, add a plan for that country or choose one that names both.
Current Guatemala plans are data-only and include no local number, so use WhatsApp or another messaging app for calls, and keep your home line on for verification texts. Check the selected plan's start rule and hotspot terms before you buy, and see our guide to the best eSIM for Guatemala for a side-by-side look.
How to activate your eSIM in Guatemala
- 1Time the installationCheck the selected plan's start rule. If it starts on its first network connection and allows installation before travel, install it over reliable Wi-Fi before you fly; if it starts at installation, install it when you need it. The QR code usually arrives by email within minutes.
- 2Install the eSIMiPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Scan QR. Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM.
- 3Land and switch dataAt La Aurora (GUA), set the Guatemala eSIM as your line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for that line. Keep your home line on for calls and texts if you need them, with its own data roaming off.
- 4Download offline mapsBefore heading to Semuc Champey, Acatenango, Tikal or the smaller Atitlán villages, save maps, tickets and shuttle bookings offline.
Guatemala eSIM FAQ
Which networks does the eSIM use?
It depends on the plan. Current Guatemala plans list Claro, Tigo or both, the country's two mobile networks. The plan details name the network, so check them before you buy if it matters to you.
Do I need to register my phone in Guatemala?
Not for a travel eSIM. Guatemala's Decreto 8-2013 excludes phones on international roaming. Buying a local SIM requires a valid passport, and a phone used on a local line must be registered with that operator.
Is there signal at Lake Atitlán and Tikal?
In the larger lake towns and around Flores, usually. Smaller villages and the jungle around the ruins can be patchy, so download tickets and maps first.
Will it work while hiking Acatenango?
Partly. You will usually have signal near the base and lose it higher up. Download your route in advance.
Can I use it for hotspot?
Check the selected plan's hotspot terms before you buy; not every plan states the same rule.
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