The short verdict
Flysimio on Claro Colombia is a strong pick for coverage, but not on price: checked in August 2026, Nomad priced its Colombia plans well below ours at every common size — see the dated index below before you buy. Claro has the broadest national coverage, including the Coffee Region (Eje Cafetero), the Caribbean coast around Cartagena, and the Llanos. Movistar Colombia is a solid alternative in the major cities. Coverage in jungle areas like the Amazon basin near Leticia is very limited regardless of carrier.
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Colombia eSIM price index — August 2026
Across 4 providers and 15 plans compared in August 2026, the cheapest Colombia eSIM data on a standard 3–50 GB plan works out at $4.63/GB (Flysimio, priced live). On the same measure the cheapest rival plan is Nomad at $1.95/GB — cheaper than our best equivalent plan, which costs 137% more per gigabyte.
| Provider | Plan | Price | Price per GB | Network | Best for | Price checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad | 20 GB / 30 days | $39.00 | $1.95/GB | Movistar | Easy app | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Nomad | 10 GB / 30 days | $25.00 | $2.50/GB | Movistar | Easy app | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Nomad | 5 GB / 30 days | $15.00 | $3.00/GB | Movistar | Easy app | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Nomad | 3 GB / 30 days | $9.50 | $3.17/GB | Movistar | Easy app | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Nomad | 1 GB / 7 days | $4.00 | $4.00/GB | Movistar | Easy app | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Flysimio | 20 GB / 30 days | $92.50 | $4.63/GB | movistar | Live | |
| Flysimio | 10 GB / 30 days | $48.75 | $4.88/GB | movistar | Live | |
| Flysimio | 5 GB / 30 days | $28.00 | $5.60/GB | movistar | Live | |
| Flysimio | 3 GB / 15 days | $17.25 | $5.75/GB | movistar | Live | |
| Flysimio | 1 GB / 7 days | $6.63 | $6.63/GB | movistar | Live | |
| Holafly | Unlimited / 7 days | $27.90 | — | Telefónica (Movistar) | Unlimited data | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Airalo | Unlimited (3 GB/day) / 7 days | $29.50 | — | — | Coverage & app | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Airalo | Unlimited (3 GB/day) / 30 days | $91.50 | — | — | Coverage & app | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Holafly | Unlimited / 30 days | $95.90 | — | Telefónica (Movistar) | Unlimited data | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Flysimio | Unlimited (2 GB/day) / 30 days | $356.40 | — | movistar | Live |
- Holafly · Unlimited / 7 days: Unlimited with no daily high-speed cap; Holafly applies a fair-use policy for at most one day at a time.
- Airalo · Unlimited (3 GB/day) / 7 days: Airalo bills this as "Unlimited": 3 GB per day at full speed, then throttled to about 1 Mbps. Airalo's Colombia store lists unlimited packages only, and does not name its local network.
- Airalo · Unlimited (3 GB/day) / 30 days: Airalo bills this as "Unlimited": 3 GB per day at full speed, then throttled to about 1 Mbps.
- Holafly · Unlimited / 30 days: Unlimited with no daily high-speed cap; Holafly applies a fair-use policy for at most one day at a time.
- Flysimio · Unlimited (2 GB/day) / 30 days: 2 GB per day at full speed, then 1 Mbps. Sold as 1–30-day passes; 30 days is priced here for comparison.
How this table is priced. Flysimio prices are read live from our carrier catalog every time this page loads, so the figure here is the figure at checkout. Competitor prices are the US-dollar price shown on each provider's own site, read on the date in the last column and linked to the page we read it from; promotional prices are marked alongside the list price. Price per GB is the plan price divided by its included data — unlimited passes have no per-GB figure and are ranked by total price instead. Full method: how we test, the eSIM Price Index and what an eSIM costs.
- Nomad — checked Aug 14, 2026 — www.nomadesim.com/colombia-eSIM
- Airalo — checked Aug 14, 2026 — www.airalo.com/colombia-esim
- Holafly — checked Aug 14, 2026 — esim.holafly.com/esim-colombia/
Claro vs Movistar vs Tigo Colombia
| Carrier | Coverage | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Claro Colombia | Widest — coffee region, Caribbean coast, Llanos, rural areas | Any trip including Coffee Region and Caribbean |
| Movistar Colombia | Strong in Bogotá, Medellín, Cali | Major city stays only |
| Tigo | Good urban; limited rural | Bogotá, Medellín budget option |
Coverage by destination
| Destination | Coverage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bogotá | Excellent 4G/5G | All carriers; full city including Zona Rosa |
| Medellín | Excellent 4G/5G | Strong across El Poblado, Laureles, cable car lines |
| Cartagena | Excellent 4G | Walled City, Bocagrande, Getsemaní fully covered |
| Cali | Excellent 4G | Good coverage throughout |
| Coffee Region (Salento, Armenia) | Good 4G | Claro covers Salento and Cocora Valley entrance |
| Tayrona National Park | Moderate 3G/4G | Signal at park gate; limited deep in park |
| Guatapé | Good 4G | Town and El Peñol rock area covered |
| Amazon (Leticia) | Very limited | Leticia town has basic signal; surrounding jungle has none |
Installing your Colombia eSIM
- Purchase before you fly — install on home Wi-Fi.
- Open the Flysimio email for the QR code.
- iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Use QR Code.
- Android: Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs → Add SIM.
- Scan the code. Installation under 30 seconds.
- Label the eSIM "Colombia" and set as data line.
- Disable Data Roaming on your home carrier SIM.
- Your phone connects on landing at Bogotá (BOG), Medellín (MDE), or Cartagena (CTG).
Frequently asked questions
What is the best eSIM for Colombia?
Flysimio on Claro Colombia is a solid choice for coverage — Claro has the widest reach including the Coffee Region and Caribbean coast — but it is not the cheapest. Checked in August 2026, Nomad priced its Colombia plans well below ours across the ladder, and both Airalo and Holafly sell unlimited-only passes for Colombia so there is no equivalent fixed Airalo plan to compare against. See the dated index above.
Does eSIM work in Cartagena?
Yes. Cartagena has excellent 4G coverage from Claro and Movistar throughout the Walled City, Getsemaní, and Bocagrande beach areas. Coverage is strong and reliable.
Does eSIM work in Medellín's cable cars?
Yes. The Medellín Metro cable cars serving El Poblado and the comunas have good 4G coverage. You can use Google Maps navigation throughout the cable car network.
Is there eSIM coverage in the Coffee Region?
Yes in towns. Salento, Armenia, Manizales, and Pereira all have good 4G from Claro. The Cocora Valley trail has intermittent signal. Download offline maps before hiking.
How much does a Colombia eSIM cost?
Colombia eSIMs are affordable relative to roaming, though we are not the cheapest option here — Nomad undercut us across the ladder in August 2026, as the dated index above shows. Any of them beats activating roaming on your home plan. Colombia is well-connected and 5 GB is sufficient for most two-week visits with normal use.
Can I use a Colombia eSIM for Peru and Ecuador too?
No — a Colombia eSIM covers Colombia only. If you are visiting multiple South American countries, buy separate eSIMs for each country, or look for a regional Latin America plan.
Maya Okafor
Senior Travel Connectivity Editor
Maya has tested eSIMs across 40+ countries over five years of full-time travel — from Tokyo subways to Patagonian backroads. She runs Flysimio’s hands-on network and speed testing.