Is there signal at the Punta Tombo penguin colony?

The reserve is remote and coverage is thin on the approach roads and at the colony itself. Load your directions and any bookings in Trelew or Puerto Madryn before you drive out for the day.

Does the same plan reach the Andean side around Esquel?

Yes. It's Argentina's national plan, so it also works in Esquel, Trevelin and around Los Alerces National Park. Coverage is good in the towns but drops in the forest and lakes, so pre-download maps.

Chubut eSIM.

Name: Chubut travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Whales at Península Valdés and Andean lakes at Los Alerces.

from $5.39/day · unlimited dataAll of Argentina →

Unlimited dataFast 4G LTEInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 30 days$11.65$1.17/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 30 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 30 days) · 10-day trip$11.65

Good to know in Chubut

Out on Península Valdés the distances between viewpoints are huge and coverage is patchy away from Puerto Pirámides; download the reserve map and whale-tour details in Puerto Madryn first.

Best time to visit Chubut

Whales visit Península Valdés from June to December and penguins from September to March, while summer suits the Andean lakes around Los Alerces.

Two simple ways to buy

Chubut eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Chubut eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Chubut — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Chubut?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Chubut eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Chubut are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Chubut eSIM: your local data guide.

Chubut spans two coasts of experience: the whale-watching waters of Península Valdés and Puerto Madryn on the Atlantic, and the Andean lakes and forests of Los Alerces National Park near Esquel. A Chubut eSIM keeps whale-tour bookings, penguin-colony directions and Welsh-village tearoom searches working across huge Patagonian distances.

One eSIM for Chubut and all of Argentina. It's the national Argentina eSIM — from $5.39/day with unlimited data, working the same in Chubut as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Trelew - Almirante Marcos A. Zar (REL)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Chubut eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.65

$4.94

—

5 days1GB

$0.99

$4.94

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.71

$4.94

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$1.17

$11.65

−29%

15 days3GB

$0.78

$11.65

−53%

30 days3GB

$0.39

$11.65

−76%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Chubut

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Chubut eSIM from $5.39/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Chubut.

Puerto Madryn

The whale-watching base has dependable 4G for tours, diving and seafront restaurants.

Península Valdés

Coverage is patchy away from Puerto Pirámides; download the reserve map before entering.

Los Alerces National Park

Signal reaches the gateways near Esquel, but the forest and lakes are largely offline.

Esquel

The Andean town has reliable data for the Old Patagonian Express and Trevelin day trips.

The practical bit

Getting around Chubut on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Chubut

28 de Julio— Regional bus line linking Puerto Madryn, Trelew and Península Valdés.
Plataforma 10— Book long-distance buses across Chubut, including toward Esquel.
Google Maps— Navigate peninsula and coastal roads; download the region offline first.
Maps.me— Offline maps for remote reserves like Punta Tombo and Los Alerces.

How long to stay in Chubut

Four to six days lets you combine Península Valdés wildlife and Puerto Madryn with either Punta Tombo's penguins or the Andean lakes around Esquel.

How much data for Chubut

A balanced 3-5 GB suits wildlife trips with maps, bookings and photo uploads across the region; given the patchy peninsula coverage, most travellers won't need Unlimited.

Coverage in Chubut

Puerto Madryn, Trelew and Esquel have dependable 4G, but Península Valdés's gravel roads, Punta Tombo, the whale boats and the Los Alerces forest interior are patchy to offline.

Where you're headed

Discover Chubut.

Aerial shot of a deserted lakeside in Chubut, Argentina, showing the shoreline and dirt roads.

A breathtaking panoramic view of Esquel, Argentina, with snow-capped mountains and clear blue skies.

Stunning aerial view of Rada Tilly, Argentina, showcasing the coastline and vibrant sunset sky.

Beautiful river flanked by lush trees and mountains in autumn Futaleufú, Argentina.

How to activate your Chubut eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Chubut

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Chubut?

What is a Chubut eSIM?

A Chubut eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Chubut data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

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Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Chubut.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Argentina.

Fast 4G LTE nationwide

Connected · 4G

Your eSIM joins Argentina's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Claro
Movistar
Personal

Popular places covered

Buenos AiresMendozaBarilocheEl CalafateUshuaiaSaltaCórdobaPuerto Iguazú

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Chubut eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Chubut eSIM questions, answered.

In Puerto Madryn and Puerto Pirámides you'll have 4G. Out on the peninsula's long gravel roads and on the whale boats, coverage is patchy to none, so download the reserve map and tour details in town first.

Your Chubut eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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