Is Cali safe to explore with my phone out?

Coverage is strong across the city, but locals advise keeping your phone discreet on the street, especially at night. Stick to San Antonio, Granada and El Peñón after dark, and use ride-hailing apps rather than walking between salsa venues.

Can I use the same eSIM for a trip to the coffee region?

Yes. This is one national Colombia plan, so the same eSIM keeps working when you drive from Cali up to Salento, Buga or the Pacific coast, all on a single data allowance covering the whole country.

Cali eSIM.

Name: Cali travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

From San Antonio's hilltop church to El Peñón's salsa clubs, stay online in salsa city.

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 Cali

Cali's airport sits about 20 km out in Palmira, and salsa nights run late. Keep data on to book a trusted ride-hailing car home after midnight rather than flagging a taxi on the street.

Two simple ways to buy

Cali eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

Cali eSIM: your local data guide.

Cali is the world's salsa capital, and getting from the colonial lanes of San Antonio to the dance clubs of El Peñón or up to the Cristo Rey statue means constant maps and ride-hailing. A Cali eSIM has your data live from landing, ready to book a salsa class, order a Didi after midnight and navigate the MIO bus network.

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

Landing at Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO)?

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

Cali 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 Cali

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

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

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Cali.

San Antonio

Follow the steep cobbled lanes up to the hilltop church for sunset, and find craft cafés with live maps.

El Peñón & Granada

Book tables and salsa clubs, then order a Didi between the riverside bars and restaurants after dark.

Cristo Rey

Check the road up to the hilltop Christ statue and share panoramic city views straight from the mirador.

Juanchito

Line up a salsa club and a safe ride home before heading out to the legendary dance halls.

The practical bit

Getting around Cali on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Cali

MIO— Cali's official BRT bus system; the app maps routes and stations across the city.
Didi— The city's main ride-hailing app for cashless, tracked trips, especially after late salsa nights.
inDrive— Set your own fare and negotiate with drivers, popular across Cali for longer rides.
Cabify— Alternative ride-hailing with upfront pricing for airport transfers and hotel pickups.

How long to stay in Cali

Most visitors spend two to three days in Cali, enough for San Antonio, a salsa class, a night in El Peñón and the climb to Cristo Rey.

How much data for Cali

For a Cali visit, 3-5 GB covers daily maps, Didi rides between salsa venues, class bookings and social posts; choose Unlimited if you will stream music, video-call or hotspot other devices.

Coverage in Cali

Claro, Movistar and Tigo cover central Cali, San Antonio and Granada with strong 4G and emerging 5G; signal thins on the western hills toward Cristo Rey and on roads out into the Valle del Cauca.

Where you're headed

Discover Cali.

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

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

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

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How to activate your Cali 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 Cali

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

New to eSIM in Cali?

What is a Cali eSIM?

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

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

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 Cali 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

Cali eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. Alfonso Bonilla Aragón (CLO) is about 20 km from the city in Palmira. Activate your eSIM before you fly and you will have Claro, Movistar or Tigo data the moment you land to sort your transfer into Cali.

Your Cali 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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