Best eSIM for Peru
Peru has 4G coverage in Lima, Cusco and main tourist routes. Remote Andean and Amazon areas have limited or no signal — download offline maps before any backcountry travel.
Last checked: October 2026. Plans and prices change — verify before purchase.
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Lima, Cusco and Arequipa have strong 4G. Machu Picchu pueblo (Aguas Calientes) has good signal; the Machu Picchu citadel itself has coverage from the sun gate. The Inca Trail trekking route has very limited signal between checkpoints. The Sacred Valley (Ollantaytambo, Pisac) has coverage in main towns. The Amazon basin — Iquitos, Puerto Maldonado, Manu — has very limited signal in towns and none in jungle.
Prices sourced from provider websites. Network information sourced from provider documentation and independent travel guides (2026).
eSIM — Peru
Network coverage in Peru
Four mobile operators serve Peru: Movistar (widest guaranteed coverage nationally per OSIPTEL 2025), Claro (strongest download speeds, wide urban and rural reach), Bitel (competitive on rural coverage, leads speeds in several regions), and Entel (Best Network per Opensignal February 2026, strong in Lima and cities, limited rural footprint). 5G is available in Lima and main cities on all four operators. For Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Arequipa, Lake Titicaca and Iquitos, all four deliver reliable 4G/5G in main zones. Andean high-altitude routes and Amazon jungle areas have variable-to-no coverage regardless of operator.
On this page, Airalo's Peru plans run on Claro or Movistar depending on the plan, Saily runs on Claro, and Roamless does not clearly disclose its carrier. For the Lima–Cusco route and Andean trekking areas, see the field tip above for specific coverage gaps.
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Unlimited Elite, Unlimited Premium PL, AT&T Elite 2.0, AT&T Premium 2.0Included in the plan.Keep your plan.
Other AT&T plans (Unlimited)Plan data / 1 day: US$12; plan data / 30 days: US$120.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Unlimited UltimateIncluded in the plan.Keep your plan.
Unlimited Plus, Unlimited Welcome5 GB / 1 day: US$12; 20 GB / 30 days: US$100.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Experience Beyond (Go5G Next) · Experience More (Go5G Plus, Magenta MAX)Included in the plan.Keep your plan.
Essentials2 GB / 1 day: US$10; 15 GB / 10 days: US$50; 30 GB / 30 days: US$75.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Full Works (2024+)Included in the plan.Keep your plan.
Other EE plansPlan data / 1 day: £6; plan data / 7 days: £30.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Ultimate Plans · Plus, VoltIncluded in the plan.Keep your plan.
Other O2 plansPlan data / 1 day: £7.Compare: the pass may be enough.
All Vodafone plansPlan data / 1 day: £8.Compare: the pass may be enough.
EssentialIncluded in the plan.Keep your plan.
AdvancedPlan data / 1 day: £5.Compare: the pass may be enough.
5G+ Complete ExploreIncluded in the plan.Keep your plan.
Other TELUS plansPlan data / 1 day: CA$18; plan data / 7 days: CA$60.Compare: the pass may be enough.
All Bell plans5 GB / 1 day: CA$16; plan data / 14 days: CA$100; plan data / 30 days: CA$120; plan data / 30 days: CA$320.Compare: the pass may be enough.
All Rogers plansPlan data / 1 day: CA$18; plan data / 3 days: CA$45; plan data / 7 days: CA$75; plan data / 14 days: CA$100; +1 more.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Forfait Canada et InternationalIncluded in the plan.Keep your plan.
Forfait Canada, États-Unis et Mexique · Forfaits Canada et États-Unis · Forfaits Canada et France · Other Vidéotron plansNo pass: pay as you go. (figure not confirmed by an official source)Get an eSIM.
All Telstra plans2 GB / 1 day: A$10.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Choice Plus, Plus Family, Plus Promo5 GB / 1 day: A$5.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Other Optus plans1 GB / 1 day: A$10.Get an eSIM.
All Vodafone (TPG) plansPlan data / 1 day: A$5.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Vodafone Unlimited (RED Roaming)500 MB / 1 day: €4.99.Get an eSIM.
Other Vodafone Ireland plans500 MB / 1 day: €5.Get an eSIM.
All Three Ireland plans2 GB / 1 day: €5.99; 6 GB / 3 days: €14.99; 14 GB / 7 days: €34.99.Compare: the pass may be enough.
All eir plansPay as you go: €4.99/MB.Get an eSIM.
Arrival protocol in Peru
VPN, passwords and documents
On hotel or café Wi-Fi, a VPN can be useful to keep your browsing private from the network operator. A password manager is also worth having for managing account access on the road. A secure cloud backup of your passport, visa and accommodation details can also be useful — keep an offline copy too. None of these are mandatory.
Mistakes to avoid in Peru
Continuing your trip in South America?
Many travellers combine Peru with neighbouring countries. See our guides for eSIM in Bolivia, eSIM in Ecuador and eSIM in Chile. For multi-country trips combining Peru with neighbouring South America destinations, our South America regional plan comparison may be useful.