Will my phone work on desert tours to the geysers and salt flats?

Rarely. Excursions to El Tatio, Valle de la Luna and the altiplanic lagoons cross remote terrain with little to no signal. Download everything you need beforehand and treat these trips as offline adventures.

Do I fly into Antofagasta or Calama for the Atacama Desert?

For San Pedro de Atacama, fly to Calama (CJC), about 90 minutes away by road. Antofagasta's own airport serves the coastal city. The same national eSIM works the moment you land at either.

Antofagasta eSIM.

Name: Antofagasta travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Chile's northern desert region — gateway to San Pedro de Atacama and the El Tatio geysers.

from $5.20/day · unlimited dataAll of Chile →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$14.26$1.43/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$14.26

Good to know in Antofagasta

The desert sun drains phones fast and distances are vast — carry a power bank, and download San Pedro tour vouchers and offline maps in town, because there's no signal at the geysers, lagoons or Valle de la Luna.

Best time to visit Antofagasta

March to May and September to November offer clear, mild days; watch for altiplanic winter rains in January and February that can close geyser and altiplano roads.

Two simple ways to buy

Antofagasta eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Antofagasta eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Antofagasta — 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 Antofagasta?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Antofagasta eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Antofagasta 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

Antofagasta eSIM: your local data guide.

The Antofagasta region is high, dry and dramatic — think the lunar ridges of Valle de la Luna, the flamingo-dotted Salar de Atacama and dawn steam at the El Tatio geysers. An Antofagasta eSIM helps you book stargazing tours in San Pedro, confirm 4x4 excursions and stay reachable across huge distances between the coast, Calama and the altiplano.

One eSIM for Antofagasta and all of Chile. It's the national Chile eSIM — from $5.20/day with unlimited data, working the same in Antofagasta as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Calama - El Loa (CJC)?

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

Antofagasta 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

$1.43

$14.26

−13%

15 days3GB

$0.95

$14.26

−42%

30 days5GB

$0.55

$16.44

−67%

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

eSIM vs the old ways in Antofagasta

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

Antofagasta eSIM from $5.20/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Antofagasta.

San Pedro de Atacama

The village centre has usable 4G for booking tours and payments, though it slows when every traveller is online at once.

Salar de Atacama & Laguna Chaxa

Coverage fades across the salt flat, so download your tour details and maps before leaving town.

El Tatio geysers

Expect no signal at 4,300 m — go fully offline and enjoy the dawn steam without distraction.

Antofagasta city

The coastal capital carries solid 4G/5G for calls, uploads and rideshare between the port and mall districts.

The practical bit

Getting around Antofagasta on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Antofagasta

DiDi— Main ride-hailing option in Calama and Antofagasta city for airport and town trips.
Uber— Also operates in Antofagasta and Calama, handy as a backup to DiDi.
Recorrido.cl— Book intercity buses, including the Calama–San Pedro de Atacama connections.
Waze— Navigate the long desert highways between coast, Calama and San Pedro.

How long to stay in Antofagasta

Plan three to four days based in San Pedro de Atacama to cover the geysers, Valle de la Luna, salt-flat lagoons and a stargazing night, plus travel time via Calama.

How much data for Antofagasta

A balanced 3-5 GB suits most Atacama trips, since much of your time is spent offline on tours; light users happy with in-town messaging may manage on 1-2 GB.

Coverage in Antofagasta

Antofagasta city, Calama and central San Pedro get decent 4G, but the salt flats, El Tatio geysers, Valle de la Luna and altiplanic lagoons are effectively signal-free — plan to be offline out there.

Where you're headed

Discover Antofagasta.

Stunning mountain scenery in Antofagasta, Chile showcasing rugged terrain and clear blue skies.

Stunning sunset over Antofagasta coastline, featuring urban landscape and rocky beach.

Breathtaking view of mountains in the Atacama Desert, Chile, during a vibrant sunset.

Explore the serene beauty of a desert road winding through Antofagasta, Chile's vast landscape.

Cities in Antofagasta

Zoom in on Antofagasta.

San Pedro de Atacama eSIM

How to activate your Antofagasta 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 Antofagasta

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

New to eSIM in Antofagasta?

What is a Antofagasta eSIM?

A Antofagasta eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Antofagasta 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 Antofagasta.

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 Chile.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins Chile'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.

Entel
Movistar
Claro
WOM

Popular places covered

SantiagoValparaísoViña del MarSan Pedro de AtacamaPuerto NatalesPucónPuerto VarasLa Serena

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 Antofagasta 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

Antofagasta eSIM questions, answered.

Yes, San Pedro has 4G coverage and most hostels and tour offices offer Wi-Fi, but bandwidth is shared and can crawl in the evening. Your eSIM gives you an independent connection for maps, bookings and calls when café Wi-Fi buckles.

Your Antofagasta 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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