Is it safe to use my phone for navigation around Bogotá?

Data-wise, coverage across the city is strong. For safety, locals advise keeping your phone discreet on the street and in TransMilenio, using ride-hailing apps at night rather than flagging cabs, and mounting your phone only once inside the car.

Can I use the same eSIM elsewhere in Colombia?

Yes. This is a single national Colombia plan, so the same eSIM keeps working when you fly to Cartagena, bus to Villa de Leyva or head to the coffee region. One data allowance covers the whole country.

Bogotá eSIM.

Name: Bogotá travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

From La Candelaria's plazas to Monserrate's summit, stay online across Colombia's high-altitude capital.

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 Bogotá

Bogotá sits at 2,640 metres, so altitude can leave you breathless on day one. Keep data on to pinpoint your hotel and avoid long uphill walks with luggage while you acclimatise.

Two simple ways to buy

Bogotá eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

Bogotá eSIM: your local data guide.

Bogotá sprawls across a 2,640-metre plateau, so getting from the Gold Museum in La Candelaria up to Monserrate or out to Usaquén's Sunday market means leaning on maps and ride-hailing all day. A Bogotá eSIM has your data live the moment you land, ready to summon a Cabify, decode TransMilenio routes and translate menus in Zona T.

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

Landing at El Dorado International Airport (BOG)?

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

Bogotá 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 Bogotá

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

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

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Bogotá.

La Candelaria

Pull up museum opening times and self-guided walking routes around Plaza de Bolívar, the Gold Museum and the steep colonial streets.

Monserrate

Check funicular and cable-car times, then share photos of the city spread out below from the 3,150-metre summit.

Zona T & Chapinero

Book restaurant tables, split the bill and order a late Didi home from the bars around the Zona Rosa.

Usaquén

Navigate the Sunday flea market, compare craft-stall prices and find brunch spots tucked around the old colonial square.

The practical bit

Getting around Bogotá on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Bogotá

Didi— Colombia's most popular ride-hailing app; live driver tracking and cashless fares need data.
Cabify— Widely used in Bogotá for saloon-car rides with upfront pricing and in-app payment.
TransMi App— Official TransMilenio app for planning BRT bus routes and checking station lines across the city.
inDrive— Lets you name your own fare and negotiate with drivers, handy for longer cross-city trips.

How long to stay in Bogotá

Most travellers spend two to four days in Bogotá, enough for La Candelaria's museums, a Monserrate sunset, Usaquén's market and a day trip to the Zipaquirá salt cathedral.

How much data for Bogotá

For a Bogotá city break, 3-5 GB comfortably handles daily maps, Didi rides, restaurant bookings and photo sharing; pick Unlimited if you will stream, video-call home or hotspot a laptop from your hotel.

Coverage in Bogotá

Claro, Movistar and Tigo blanket Bogotá with strong 4G and growing 5G across the centre, Chapinero and the north; signal mainly thins in the eastern hills above Monserrate and on rural roads out of the city.

Where you're headed

Discover Bogotá.

Bogotá, Colombia — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a Bogotá eSIM from My Holiday SIM

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

Bogotá, Colombia — sights worth exploring · stay connected with a Bogotá eSIM from My Holiday SIM

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How to activate your Bogotá 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 Bogotá

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

New to eSIM in Bogotá?

What is a Bogotá eSIM?

A Bogotá eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Bogotá 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 Bogotá eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Bogotá eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Bogotá, 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 Bogotá.

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 Bogotá 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

Bogotá eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. Activate it before you fly and your phone connects to Claro, Movistar or Tigo automatically as you arrive at El Dorado (BOG). You will have maps and ride-hailing ready before you reach the taxi rank, with no airport Wi-Fi needed.

Your Bogotá 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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