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Colombia: Best Tourist eSIMs Reviewed (2024)

Colombia – known for its landscapes, large variety of birds & coffee.

The country is also infamous for being the largest producer of a certain white substance that sounds close to Coca-Cola.

Besides that, it is a popular travel destination.

The country hosts majestic rainforests, like the Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona.

Or you can explore old cities from Indigenous Tribes, like the Lost City.

Perhaps snorkeling or sunbathing at an island, such as the Rosario Islands, is something for you.

Maybe you are into the nightlife scene? If so, Bogotá has plenty of clubs for you to enjoy.

As you can see, there is plenty of things to see and do in Colombia, which you probably want to share online.

But before you share your colorful Colombia experiences online, be aware that international roaming can be expensive.

Travel eSIMs can be a much more affordable way to stay connected, even in Colombia.

How much will a travel eSIM for Colombia cost?

You can get an eSIM for Colombia for as low as 5 USD and up to 99 USD from Airalo, Alosim & Holafly offering between 1 GB and unlimited data to be used locally, in the Americas, or globally.

Buying an eSIM for Colombia Guide (logos Holafly, Nomad, Latamlink, Discover+, Hartonet, Alosim & Airalo)

Original publication: 28th of August 2022. Last updated: 7th of March 2024.


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eSIMs for Colombia: An Introduction (+Discount Codes)

There are many eSIM providers with eSIMs for Colombia, but I will only cover a handful I have had the best experience with.

These eSIM providers have eSIMs for Colombia specifically, but also for Central- and South (Latin) America and global eSIMs, which can be used in more than 100 countries.

The eSIM providers this guide covers are Airalo, Alosim & Holafly.

Airalo Logo
© Airalo

Airalo has three eSIM options for Colombia:

  • Airalo Hartonet eSIM for Colombia: four eSIMs between 1 GB (seven days @ 8 USD) and 5 GB (30 days @ 32.50 USD)
  • Airalo Latamlink eSIM for Colombia and 18 other Central- and South (Latin) American countries: four eSIMs between 1 GB (seven days @ 15 USD) and 5 GB (30 days @ 60 USD)
  • Airalo Discover(+) eSIM for Colombia and 129 other countries: 12 eSIMs between 1 GB (seven days @ 9 USD/15 USD (+10 minutes/10 SMS)) and 20 GB (1 year @ 69 USD/89 USD (+200 minutes/200 SMS))

Use code MAR15 for 15% off if you have never purchased an Airalo eSIM before OR code MAR10 for 10% off if you are an existing Airalo user (valid until the 31st of March – only the first 3000 users can redeem either discount code).

Alosim Logo
© Alosim

Alosim has two eSIMs for Colombia:

  • Alosim Colombia eSIM: six eSIMs between 1 GB (seven days @ 8 USD) and 20 GB (30 days @ 99 USD)
  • Alosim South America eSIM for Colombia and eight other South American countries: three eSIMs between 1 GB (seven days @ 20 USD) and 5 GB (30 days @ 64 USD)

You can use code PTW for 5% off any Alosim purchase (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want).

Holafly Logo
© Holafly

Holafly has two eSIMs for Colombia:

  • Holafly Colombia eSIM: five eSIMs with unlimited data for five days (19 USD) to unlimited data for 20 days (54 USD)
  • Holafly South America eSIM for Colombia and 13 other Central- and South (Latin) American countries: eight eSIMs with unlimited data for five days (27 USD) to unlimited data for 90 days (214 USD)

But if you already have an eSIM store in mind, click on the links next to jump to the respective sections: Airalo, Alosim & Holafly.


Colombia Airalo eSIMs (Hartonet, Latamlink & Discover+)

Airalo Logo
© Airalo

Airalo, the most well-known eSIM provider, has three types of eSIMs covering Colombia:

Airalo has various eSIMs that can be used in Colombia only or include Colombia:

  • Hartonet – Colombia only
  • Latamlink – Colombia and 18 other Central- and South American countries
  • Discover(+) – Colombia and 129 other countries worldwide (+calls and SMS (up to 200 minutes/SMS) for global use if you choose the “+” variant, regardless of the selected eSIM)
Colombia Hartonet eSIM Airalo
© Airalo
Latamlink Latin America eSIM Airalo
© Airalo
Airalo Discover+ eSIM
© Airalo

Remember to use code MAR15 for 15% off if you have never purchased an Airalo eSIM before OR code MAR10 for 10% off if you are an existing Airalo user (valid until the 31st of March – only the first 3000 users can redeem either discount code).

As I mentioned earlier, Airalo is the most well-known eSIM store out there.

It currently covers the most countries and territories (200+ and counting).

Airalo All Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (October 2023 Version)

This may also have to do with the fact that it was the first eSIM store to be started – the first mover advantage, as they call it.

If you still have no idea what Airalo is, worry not. I have an in-depth review explaining how Airalo works and all its options, based on four years of using Airalo eSIMs – you can read it now or later.

Airalo General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

For Colombia, you have multiple eSIMs that cover Colombia and (some of) its neighboring countries: Hartonet, Latamlink & Discover(+).

The Hartonet eSIM is for Colombia only.

Colombia Hartonet eSIM Airalo
© Airalo

The Latamlink eSIM is for Colombia and 18 other Central- and South (Latin) American countries.

Get the Latamlink eSIM if you visit two or more destinations supported by the eSIM – it will be cheaper than getting multiple Airalo (or other) eSIMs.

Latamlink Latin America eSIM Airalo
© Airalo

Then you have the Discover and Discover+ eSIMs, which support 125+ countries worldwide, including Colombia (and the Discover+ variants offer a phone number, something the Hartonet eSIM does not have, and up to 200 minutes and 200 SMS).

Airalo Discover eSIM
© Airalo
Airalo Discover+ eSIM
© Airalo

You can pick one of these four Airalo Hartonet eSIMs, depending on how much data you need and/or how long you will be staying in Colombia:

  1. Colombia/Hartonet 1 GB eSIM for 7 days, costing 8 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. Colombia/Hartonet 2 GB eSIM for 15 days, costing 15 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. Colombia/Hartonet 3 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 21 USD
  4. Colombia/Hartonet 5 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 32.50 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in December based on data up to the 30th of December (2023 data only). The (promotional) prices were updated on the 31st of January.

Airalo Colombia Hartonet eSIM with Prices
See the list above for up-to-date prices and allowances. The figures in this image may be outdated.

You can use the following Colombian mobile network with your Hartonet eSIM:

Airalo Hartonet eSIM Supported Network (Movistar)

Check out my Colombia SIM card buying guide for more information on which Colombian mobile operator(s) is/are killing it in terms of performance.

Buying a SIM Card in Colombia Guide (logos of Movistar, Claro, Virgin Mobile, WOM, Móvil Éxito, ETB, Kalley Móvil & Buenofon)

But check that out later – we still have some eSIMs and eSIM providers to go through (so open the guide in a new tab so you will not forget about it later 😏).

Those were the Colombia-only eSIM options; let's continue with the regional one: Latamlink.

Latamlink Latin America eSIM Airalo
© Airalo

This eSIM 19 Central- and South (Latin) American countries, including Colombia.

Airalo introduced this eSIM after the success of its Europe eSIM, Eurolink (review), and Asia eSIM, Asialink (review).

Airalo Europe Eurolink eSIM
© Airalo
Asialink Asia eSIM Airalo
© Airalo

Before Airalo released the Latamlink eSIM, you had to buy multiple country-specific Airalo eSIMs if you toured around the region – but no more!

While the Latamlink eSIMs are less generous than the Asialink and Eurolink eSIMs, it could be much worse.

Anyway, you have these four Airalo Latamlink eSIM variants:

  1. Latin America/Latamlink 1 GB eSIM for 7 days, costing 15 USD
  2. Latin America/Latamlink 2 GB eSIM for 15 days, costing 28 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. Latin America/Latamlink 3 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 39 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. Latin America/Latamlink 5 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 60 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in December based on data up to the 30th of December (2023 data only). The (promotional) prices were updated on the 31st of January.

Airalo Latamlink Latin America eSIM with Prices
See the list above for up-to-date prices and allowances. The figures in this image may be outdated.

These Colombian mobile network are available with the Airalo Latamlink eSIM:

Airalo Latamlink Colombia eSIM Supported Network (Movistar)

As highlighted previously, the eSIM can be used in 19 neighboring countries, which are:

  • Argentina
  • Belize 1
  • Bolivia
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • Ecuador
  • El Salvador
  • French Guiana
  • Guatemala
  • Honduras
  • Mexico
  • Nicaragua
  • Panama
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Uruguay
  • Venezuela 1

1 on 3G only

Or use the map below:

Airalo Latamlink Central- and South America Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (October 2023 Version)

In almost all cases, getting the Airalo Latamlink eSIM will be cheaper than buying multiple country-specific eSIMs when you plan to visit various Latin American countries on your trip.

At last, we have the Airalo Discover(+) eSIMs, its global eSIM offering.

What do I mean by global offering? The eSIMs can be used in 125+ countries on all continents, including Colombia.

It is useful for true globetrotters like myself 😎 even though the word is cringe like digital nomad 🤪.

I kid… maybe… anyway, you have two Airalo Global eSIMs: Discover and Discover+.

Airalo Discover eSIM
© Airalo
Airalo Discover+ eSIM
© Airalo

What is the difference between these two options?

The Discover+ eSIMs give you a phone number (+43 Austrian one) and the ability to call for up to 200 minutes and send up to 200 text messages.

Whereas the Discover eSIMs are purely data-only (like most eSIMs sold by Airalo).

In return, the Discover eSIMs are up to 20 USD cheaper than the Discover+ eSIMs.

If you wonder why I am not referring to Airalo's Discover Global eSIMs, they no longer exist. They have been rebranded into Discover(+). You are not missing out. Not only can the eSIMs be used in 125+ countries instead of 84, but the validity of the eSIM is up to one year instead of 180 days, and you finally get 5G NR access in various destinations. And you previously could not make any calls with the Discover Global eSIM. Best of all, the prices have not increased!

Discover Global eSIM Airalo
© Airalo

The following 12 Airalo Discover(+) eSIMs are available:

  1. Discover 1 GB eSIM for 7 days, costing 9 USD
  2. Discover+ 1 GB (with 10 minutes and 10 SMS) eSIM for 7 days, costing 15 USD
  3. Discover 2 GB eSIM for 15 days, costing 17 USD
  4. Discover+ 2 GB (with 20 minutes and 20 SMS) eSIM for 15 days, costing 27 USD
  5. Discover 3 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 24 USD
  6. Discover+ 3 GB (with 30 minutes and 30 SMS) eSIM for 30 days, costing 36 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  7. Discover 5 GB eSIM for 60 days, costing 35 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  8. Discover+ 5 GB (with 50 minutes and 50 SMS) eSIM for 60 days, costing 50 USD
  9. Discover 10 GB eSIM for 180 days, costing 59 USD
  10. Discover+ 10 GB (with 100 minutes and 100 SMS) eSIM for 180 days, costing 79 USD
  11. Discover 20 GB eSIM for 365 days, costing 69 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  12. Discover+ 20 GB (with 200 minutes and 200 SMS) eSIM for 365 days, costing 89 USD

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in December based on data up to the 30th of December (2023 data only). The (promotional) prices were updated on the 31st of January.

Airalo Discover+ eSIM with Prices
See the list above for up-to-date prices and allowances. The figures in this image may be outdated.

The image below shows you the Colombian mobile networks that can be used with the Airalo Discover(+) eSIMs:

Airalo Discover+ eSIM Supported Networks in Colombia (Movistar & Tigo)

For a complete country list of where the eSIM can be used, you should check out my ongoing Airalo Discover+ eSIM review.

Airalo Discover+ eSIM Review by Phone Travel Wiz

Or use this map if you are in a hurry.

Airalo Discover Global eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (October 2023 Version)

As you can expect from me, I test the Airalo Discover+ eSIM in every country I visit (if it works there).

So you better check it out now and then to see if I wrote about the country/countries you plan to visit and read about the eSIM's performance in said country, as it is not always perfect.

Before Airalo updated its global eSIM, I used the old version (Discover Global) in 15+ countries. From August 2023, I will only test the Discover+ eSIM. This is why some country-specific reviews (like Thailand) still refer to Discover Global and show the old eSIM image instead of Discover+.

Airalo Discover Global in Thailand Review by Phone Travel Wiz

If you are visiting Colombia only, get the Airalo Hartonet eSIM. The Airalo Latamlink eSIM will be cheaper if you explore two or more Latin American countries during your trip. Finally, get the Airalo Discover(+) eSIM if you plan to travel a lot during the year and do not wish to install multiple eSIMs.

Colombia Hartonet eSIM Airalo
© Airalo
Latamlink Latin America eSIM Airalo
© Airalo
Airalo Discover+ eSIM
© Airalo

Those were the Airalo eSIMs that work in Colombia – up to the next eSIM provider: Alosim.


Colombia Alosim eSIMs

Alosim Logo
© Alosim

Alosim used to have two eSIMs that could be used for Colombia – a local one and a regional one (South America).

The South America one was removed for a few months, but it was re-introduced in December 2023.

Remember that you can use code PTW for 5% off any Alosim purchase (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want).

Alosim has been growing because it is backed by AffinityClick – known for its Hushed app (more than eight million downloads).

AffinityClick Logo
© AffinityClick

The Hushed app gives you a temporary phone number (American, British, or Canadian) – useful for numerous circumstances.

So, who would be surprised if Alosim would be the first eSIM provider to give you a phone number with any eSIM purchase instead of select ones? 😏.

Anyway, Alosim's Americas offering, the country-specific eSIMs, are (very) similar to Airalo's.

So why pick Alosim over Airalo?

Mostly because Alosim sometimes has 5G NR access in countries where Airalo does not, and a higher data allowance for its most generous eSIM in some instances.

For Colombia, you have six four choices:

  1. Colombia 1 GB eSIM for 7 days, costing 8 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. Colombia 2 GB eSIM for 15 days, costing 15 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. Colombia 3 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 21 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. Colombia 5 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 32.50 USD
  5. Colombia 10 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 55 USD
  6. Colombia 20 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 99 USD

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in October based on data up to the 11th of October (2023 data only).

Alosim Colombia eSIMs
See the list above for up-to-date prices and allowances. The figures in this image may be outdated.

You will be on this Colombian mobile network with this eSIM:

Alosim Colombia eSIM Supported Network (Movistar)

If you want to know whether this mobile network is good, check out my Colombia SIM card buying guide.

Buying a SIM Card in Colombia Guide (logos of Movistar, Claro, Virgin Mobile, WOM, Móvil Éxito, ETB, Kalley Móvil & Buenofon)

As of recently, we have the Alosim South America eSIM again, which can be used in nine countries, including Colombia.

The coverage is not as generous as some other eSIM providers (which also cover (parts of) Central America): Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil (5G), Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru & Uruguay.

And you have these three Alosim South America eSIM options:

  1. South America 1 GB eSIM for 7 days, costing 20 USD
  2. South America 3 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 41 USD
  3. South America 5 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 64 USD
Alosim South America eSIMs
See the list above for up-to-date prices and allowances. The figures in this image may be outdated.

In short, go with the Alosim Colombia eSIM if you only visit Colombia and consider the South America eSIM if you go to two or more supported countries to save some money.


Colombia Holafly eSIMs

Holafly Logo
© Holafly

Holafly has two eSIMs that can be used in Colombia only or include Colombia:

  • Colombia – local use only
  • South America – Colombia and 13 other Central- and South (Latin) American countries

Remember that you can use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off any Holafly purchase (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want).

Holafly has become an extremely popular eSIM provider in recent years.

Mostly because it was one of the first few providers to introduce unlimited data plans in so many countries.

The number started at 45 countries (mainly in East- and Southeast Asia and Europe + Canada and the United States) in June 2022, but it has risen to more than 100 in December 2023, including Colombia.

To prevent abuse, you cannot tether (mobile hotspot) with any Holafly eSIM with unlimited data.

Initially, its South America eSIM was of horrible value, giving you 6 GB for 15 days.

Holafly South America eSIMs

After numerous complaints (from me, Phone Travel Wiz readers & its customers), Holafly also introduced unlimited data for its South America eSIM.

I love seeing eSIM providers taking my and their customers' feedback into account AND doing something about it 😎.

First, let's discuss the the Holafly Colombia eSIM, which gives you unlimited data between five days and 20 days:

  1. Colombia unlimited data eSIM for 5 days, costing 19 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. Colombia unlimited data eSIM for 7 days, costing 27 USD
  3. Colombia unlimited data eSIM for 10 days, costing 34 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. Colombia unlimited data eSIM for 15 days, costing 47 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. Colombia unlimited data eSIM for 20 days, costing 54 USD

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in December based on data up to the 30th of December (2023 data only).

Holafly Colombia eSIMs
See the list above for up-to-date prices and allowances. The figures in this image may be outdated.

While these eSIMs look expensive compared to the Airalo and Alosim eSIMs we just went over, they are of a different category.

Mostly because you get unlimited data with Holafly's Colombia eSIMs.

But there is a catch: as of August 2023, Holafly eSIMs are throttled @ 18 Mbps (even if you have 5G NR access), except for its Europe eSIMs (review).

This was not the case before that month (I even extensively used the Europe eSIM in July 2023, where I had normal/fast speeds until I headed to North America in August 2023 and noticed that its speeds were throttled in every country I visited after that).

While 18 Mbps is not terrible, it is also not amazing – especially knowing I have had download speeds of up to 160 Mbps before in various European countries.

But if you do not care about the fastest speeds, you do not have to worry about this speed restriction.

Next, we have the Holafly South America eSIM, which can be used in 14 Central- and South (Latin) countries, including Colombia.

Just like the Holafly Colombia eSIM, this eSIM is speed-restricted @ 18 Mbps.

And unlike the Holafly Europe eSIM (review), the Holafly South America eSIMs are more expensive than the country-specific Holafly eSIMs.

For example, the Holafly Spain eSIM (review) and the Holafly Europe eSIM have the same options and prices as the images below.

Holafly Spain eSIMs
Holafly Europe eSIMs

The Holafly South America eSIM can be used for up to 90 days, costing a maximum of 214 USD, which only costs 99 USD for the Europe eSIM).

That is a huge difference, especially knowing the Holafly Europe eSIM can be used in 32 countries instead of 14 countries.

BUT… Latin America has always been a tough market for eSIM providers because the local mobile operators always charge a high premium for access.

This is why travel eSIMs covering Latin America are almost always more expensive than those in Europe or (East- and Southeast) Asia.

Holafly is actively trying to decrease the prices for these eSIMs, but we have to be patient.

Below is an overview of how much each Holafly South America eSIM costs:

  1. South America unlimited data eSIM for 5 days, costing 27 USD
  2. South America unlimited data eSIM for 7 days, costing 34 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. South America unlimited data eSIM for 10 days, costing 44 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. South America unlimited data eSIM for 15 days, costing 54 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. South America unlimited data eSIM for 20 days, costing 64 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  6. South America unlimited data eSIM for 30 days, costing 87 USD
  7. South America unlimited data eSIM for 60 days, costing 144 USD
  8. South America unlimited data eSIM for 90 days, costing 214 USD

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in October based on data up to the 11th of October (2023 data only).

The Holafly South America eSIM can be used in the following 14 countries:

  • Argentina
  • Bolivia (new)
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • Ecuador
  • El Salvador
  • Guatemala
  • Honduras
  • Nicaragua
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Puerto Rico
  • Uruguay
Holafly South (Central- and Latin) America eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (October 2023 Version)

If you visited multiple supported countries during your trip, getting the Holafly South America eSIM will be more affordable than buying multiple country-specific eSIMs.

The eSIMs are the same, except for the country-specific ones being geo-restricted (but the same roaming partners are used).

Anyway, go with the Holafly Colombia eSIM if you only stay in Colombia and the Holafly South America eSIM if you go to two or more supported countries to save some money.

And remember, your speeds will be throttled @ 18 Mbps at all times + you cannot tether (to prevent abuse).


Overview of the Best eSIMs for Colombia

That was quite a journey! There are so many eSIM options for Colombia or options that cover it.

And this was not even an exhaustive list! Many more eSIM providers have eSIMs for Colombia.

But the five I listed in this guide have good reviews. Moreover, I have tested them extensively in multiple countries on multiple continents and had (consistently) good experiences with them.

I will give you a quick recap of each eSIMs mentioned in this guide and link to their product pages in case you need more info or are ready to purchase an eSIM already.

Colombia-only eSIMs:

America eSIMs which include Colombia:

Global eSIMs, which include Colombia:

And do not forget to use one of these discount codes for extra savings:

  • Airalo: MAR15 for 15% off if you have never purchased an Airalo eSIM. If you have, use MAR10 for 10% off (each code can be used 3000 times among all Airalo customers, so better redeem it quickly!
  • Alosim: PTW for 5% off (the code can be used by anyone, including existing customers, as many times as you wish – no redemption limit)
  • Holafly: PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off (the code can be used by anyone, including existing customers, as many times as you wish – no redemption limit)