The best eSIM for Guatemala depends on how much data you need, but for a typical trip eSIM Ahora offers plans from $2.95, activated by QR code in about 30 seconds with no roaming from your home carrier. A 3 GB, 30-day plan costs $9.58. You connect on local networks (Local mobile networks) at 4G LTE speed, with top-ups available and nationwide coverage. Compatible with iPhone XS or newer, Samsung Galaxy S21+ and Google Pixel 3+.
Full-speed data every day; after the daily cap the speed is reduced.
Full speed up to 500 MB/day, then 512 Kbps.
Every eSIM can be installed within 180 days of purchase. Plan validity starts when you first connect.
Your eSIM picks between these networks on its own. If you see bars and nothing loads, you can pick one by hand.
Get instant mobile data in Guatemala with eSIM Ahora. Our eSIM plans connect you to local networks including Local mobile networks with speeds up to 4G LTE.
Coverage available in major cities and tourist areas.
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Activate your eSIM when you arrive. Data starts working automatically.
Pay securely. QR code delivered in 30 seconds. No registration, no physical SIM card needed. 14 plans available from $2.95.
Your Guatemala eSIM runs on movistar and Claro, and your phone picks whichever has the better signal. Other local networks won't carry your data: if you see signal bars and nothing loads, turn off automatic network selection (iPhone: Settings → Cellular → your eSIM → Network Selection; Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → your eSIM) and pick movistar or Claro by hand.
Tigo, Claro and Movistar dominate the Guatemalan market with 4G+ across Guatemala City, Antigua, Quetzaltenango (Xela), Cobán and Flores. Tigo leads national coverage; Claro is strong in Petén and the Atlantic coast. Good coverage at Lake Atitlán (Panajachel, San Marcos, San Pedro). Tikal and the Petén jungle have 4G in Flores and El Remate; Tikal park itself has signal near the entrance and main plaza but weaker at remote temples. Pacaya, Acatenango and Fuego volcanoes: steady signal at bases, weak at summits. Type A/B US plugs, 120V/60Hz.
Fly into Guatemala City (GUA); shuttle to Antigua ~12-15 USD (45 min). Currency quetzal (GTQ), ~7.8 GTQ per USD. Mid-range dinner 8-15 USD, hostel 15-25 USD. Antigua is the ideal base for 4-5 days (volcanoes, cafés, Spanish school). Lake Atitlán is a UNESCO site — Mayan villages around the lake accessible by public boat. Tikal needs 2 days minimum (1h flight Flores-GUA). Chichicastenango market Thursday/Sunday is iconic. Tourist-area crime is low but use Uber in Guatemala City. Spanish and 22 Mayan languages.