Is the same eSIM useful beyond Santiago?

Absolutely. It's a national Chile plan, so the same eSIM keeps working if you head to Valparaíso, the Atacama or Patagonia. Buying the Santiago page simply means you're set up for the capital and everywhere else your trip takes you.

Do I still need data on the Santiago Metro?

It helps a lot. While stations are busy and mostly signposted, live data lets you plan Bip! journeys, check line closures and order a Uber or DiDi when you resurface. Signal can drop in deeper tunnels, so download your route first.

Santiago eSIM.

Name: Santiago travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Land-and-go data for Santiago — from the Bellavista nightlife to the summit of Cerro San Cristóbal.

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 Santiago

Santiago's Metro is quick but mobile signal drops inside older tunnels, so download your route and offline maps first. Activate your eSIM on airport Wi-Fi so you land already connected for that first ride into the city.

Two simple ways to buy

Santiago eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

Santiago eSIM: your local data guide.

Santiago packs a lot into a day — a funicular ride up Cerro San Cristóbal, lunch in leafy Lastarria, then rooftop drinks in Bellavista or Barrio Italia. A Santiago eSIM means you can pull up Metro maps, book a Uber back to Providencia and share the view from the Sky Costanera without hunting for café Wi-Fi. Live data also makes the sprawling Bip!-card metro far easier to navigate.

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

Landing at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)?

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

Santiago 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 Santiago

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

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

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Santiago.

Bellavista

Bohemian nightlife hub where you'll lean on data to split bills, call rides home and check La Chascona's opening hours.

Cerro San Cristóbal

Ride the funicular up for city panoramas and stream the view; a signal helps at the top where the paths fork.

Las Condes & Providencia

The modern business and dining district where you'll book restaurants, taxis and Sky Costanera tickets on the move.

Plaza de Armas & Centro

The historic core around La Moneda, handy for map-checking museums, metro entrances and cathedral tours.

The practical bit

Getting around Santiago on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Santiago

Uber— Widely used across Santiago for reliable door-to-door rides day and night.
DiDi— Popular ride-hailing rival, often cheaper, with strong Santiago coverage.
Cabify— App-based cars and taxis, handy for fixed-fare airport transfers.
Metro de Santiago— Official app for maps, live line status and planning Bip! journeys.

How long to stay in Santiago

Most travellers spend two to four days in Santiago, enough for the historic centre, a Cerro San Cristóbal climb, the museums and a day-trip to nearby wine country.

How much data for Santiago

For a city break in Santiago, a balanced 3–5 GB plan comfortably handles maps, ride-hailing and social sharing; choose Unlimited if you'll stream or hotspot a laptop from your hotel.

Coverage in Santiago

Santiago has Chile's best mobile network, with widespread 5G across the central and eastern districts and solid 4G everywhere else; signal only really dips inside older metro tunnels and up steep Andean foothills.

Where you're headed

Discover Santiago.

Santiago, Chile — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a Santiago eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Santiago, Chile — streets and everyday scenes · stay connected with a Santiago eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Santiago, Chile — sights worth exploring · stay connected with a Santiago eSIM from My Holiday SIM

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How to activate your Santiago 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 Santiago

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

New to eSIM in Santiago?

What is a Santiago eSIM?

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

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

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.

Peace of mind

Your Santiago eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Santiago eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Santiago, no swapping your real SIM out.

Keep your number & WhatsApp

The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your home SIM. Your number, iMessage and WhatsApp keep working exactly as they do at home.

No roaming bills, ever

Turn data roaming OFF on your home SIM and ON for the eSIM. You pay once, up front — no overage, no metered surprises, no bill waiting when you land home.

One thing worth knowing

Because it's data-only, the eSIM can't receive bank verification (OTP) text codes — those still go to your home number. Keep it reachable on Wi-Fi calling, or use app-based codes.

Traveller relaxed and connected on her phone, no roaming bill to worry about

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Santiago.

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 Santiago 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

Santiago eSIM questions, answered.

Yes — install and activate the eSIM over the free Wi-Fi at Arturo Merino Benítez before you leave arrivals, and it will connect automatically to a local network like Entel or Movistar. You'll be online for taxis, transfers and maps straight away.

Your Santiago 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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