Why Get a Peru eSIM?
From confirming your Machu Picchu entry time to navigating Lima's diverse neighborhoods, booking a ceviche tour, or checking your Inca Trail permits—Peru rewards connected travelers. With a Peru eSIM from LATAM Travellers, you'll have data working the moment you land—no hunting for SIM card shops or dealing with local paperwork.
Peru delivers bucket-list experiences—Machu Picchu emerging from the mist, Lima's world-renowned food scene, Lake Titicaca's floating islands, and the Amazon's incredible biodiversity.
Peru eSIM Coverage
Where you'll have signal: Lima, Cusco, Arequipa, Puno, Iquitos, Huaraz, Nazca
4G coverage is excellent in Lima, Cusco, and major tourist destinations. Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes) has coverage. Remote Amazonian lodges typically rely on WiFi.
Networks: Your Peru eSIM connects to Claro, Movistar, Entel, Bitel—the same networks locals use.
Travel Tip: Download your Machu Picchu tickets and Peru Rail confirmations offline—signal at the ruins can be unreliable.
How Much Data Do You Need?
Our Peru eSIM plans start from £0.53. Choose based on your travel style:
- Light usage (1-3GB): Maps, messaging, email, occasional social media
- Moderate usage (5-7GB): Regular social media, video calls, ride-hailing apps
- Heavy usage (10GB+): Streaming, remote work, hotspot sharing
Peru eSIM FAQ
Does eSIM work at Machu Picchu?
Aguas Calientes town has good coverage. At the ruins themselves, signal is inconsistent—have your tickets downloaded offline.
Will I have signal on the Inca Trail?
No. The Inca Trail has no mobile coverage. Download offline maps and enjoy the digital detox—you'll have signal again at Machu Picchu Pueblo.
How do I activate my Peru eSIM?
Purchase your plan above, and you'll receive a QR code by email within minutes. Scan it in your phone settings (iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM. Android: Settings → Network → SIM → Add eSIM). Install before your trip, enable when you land. Total setup time: under 5 minutes.
Is my phone compatible with eSIM?
Most phones from 2020 onwards support eSIM, including iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer. Your phone must be unlocked (not locked to a carrier).