Can I reach the beach towns nearby?

Easily. Puerto Colombia and Salgar, a short drive from the city, have usable coverage for maps and rideshares. It's the same national Colombia plan, so the same eSIM works whether you're in the centre or by the sea.

Do I need data to get around Barranquilla?

It's very helpful. The Transmetro bus system and ride-hailing apps work best with live navigation, and Barranquilla's fast 4G handles route planning, fare apps and translation comfortably across the city.

Atlántico eSIM.

Name: Atlántico travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Barranquilla's Carnival, the Magdalena river mouth at Bocas de Ceniza and the artisan town of Usiacurí

from $7.70/day · unlimited dataAll of Colombia →

Unlimited dataFast 4G LTEInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 30 days$13.83$1.38/day

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

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 30 days) · 10-day trip$13.83

Good to know in Atlántico

During Carnival, networks in Barranquilla get congested along the Vía 40 parade route as crowds share video at once, so send big uploads before or after peak parade hours to avoid slowdowns.

Best time to visit Atlántico

Come in the drier December-to-April window; the four days before Ash Wednesday bring the world-famous Barranquilla Carnival, so book far ahead if that's your target.

Two simple ways to buy

Atlántico eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

Atlántico eSIM: your local data guide.

Atlántico is Barranquilla's province, home to South America's biggest Carnival and the Caribbean river mouth where the Magdalena meets the sea at Bocas de Ceniza. An Atlántico eSIM keeps you navigating the Carnival parade routes, finding cumbia venues, and day-tripping to the artisan town of Usiacurí without losing signal in the crowds.

One eSIM for Atlántico and all of Colombia. It's the national Colombia eSIM — from $7.70/day with unlimited data, working the same in Atlántico as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Barranquilla - Ernesto Cortissoz (BAQ)?

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

Atlántico eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$2.52

$7.57

—

5 days1GB

$1.51

$7.57

−40%

7 days1GB

$1.08

$7.57

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$1.38

$13.83

−45%

15 days3GB

$0.92

$13.83

−63%

30 days3GB

$0.46

$13.83

−82%

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

eSIM vs the old ways in Atlántico

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

Atlántico eSIM from $7.70/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Atlántico.

Barranquilla

The city has strong, consistent 4G, essential for Carnival maps, rides and mobile payments.

Puerto Colombia

This seaside town near the city keeps usable coverage along its historic pier and beach.

Bocas de Ceniza

The little train ride to the river mouth has patchy signal, so download your route beforehand.

Usiacurí

The palm-craft village has workable but modest data, fine for maps and messaging.

The practical bit

Getting around Atlántico on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Atlántico

DiDi— Popular ride-hailing across Barranquilla with clear pricing.
Uber— Private-car rides available throughout the city.
inDrive— Negotiable fares widely used on the Caribbean coast.
Transmetro— Barranquilla's bus-rapid-transit app for routes and stations.

How long to stay in Atlántico

Two to three days is enough for Barranquilla and a nearby beach town outside Carnival; add a day or two if you're there for the Carnival festivities themselves.

How much data for Atlántico

A balanced 3-4 GB suits a few days of city navigation, rides and social sharing; bump up to more or Unlimited during Carnival if you plan to post video from the parades.

Coverage in Atlántico

Barranquilla and Soledad have strong, dependable 4G with 5G emerging, and nearby Puerto Colombia is well covered, but expect congestion during Carnival and thinner signal out toward Bocas de Ceniza and rural Atlántico.

Where you're headed

Discover Atlántico.

Scenic view of a beach with a dock at Puerto Colombia, ideal for travel enthusiasts.

Stunning red and white church with twin towers and tropical palm, capturing vibrant architecture in a coastal city.

Aerial photograph of a baseball stadium in Barranquilla, Colombia, surrounded by urban architecture.

Vibrant Colombian flag waving against a bright blue sky with additional colorful maritime flags.

How to activate your Atlántico 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 Atlántico

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

New to eSIM in Atlántico?

What is a Atlántico eSIM?

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

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Atlántico.

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 Colombia.

Fast 4G LTE nationwide

Connected · 4G

Your eSIM joins Colombia'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
Tigo
WOM

Popular places covered

BogotáMedellínCartagenaCaliSanta MartaGuatapéSalento

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 Atlántico 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

Atlántico eSIM questions, answered.

Yes, though expect congestion. Barranquilla has strong everyday 4G, but during Carnival's peak parades so many people stream at once that speeds dip along the route. Messaging and maps keep working; save heavy uploads for quieter moments.

Your Atlántico 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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