Do I need my own data if I visit Guatapé on a tour?

It is well worth it. Tours move on a fixed schedule, so having your own maps and messaging lets you keep track of time, coordinate with your group and book the El Peñol climb without relying on patchy café Wi-Fi.

I'm based in Medellín; will the same eSIM work in Guatapé?

Yes. This is a single national Colombia plan, so the exact same eSIM that works in Medellín keeps you connected on the drive out to Guatapé and El Peñol, and anywhere else in the country.

Guatapé eSIM.

Name: Guatapé travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Climb El Peñol's 740 steps and wander the painted zócalos in Colombia's most colourful town.

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 Guatapé

Guatapé has no airport of its own; most visitors arrive by a two-hour bus from Medellín's Terminal del Norte or on a tour. Keep data on to catch the last bus back, as evening departures fill up fast.

Two simple ways to buy

Guatapé eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

Guatapé eSIM: your local data guide.

Most people visit Guatapé as a day trip from Medellín to climb La Piedra del Peñol and photograph the town's painted zócalos, so you rely on maps and messaging to time buses, boats and viewpoints. A Guatapé eSIM keeps you connected the moment you arrive, ready to share those rooftop-coloured streets and reservoir panoramas without hunting for café Wi-Fi.

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

Landing at José María Córdova International Airport (MDE), near Medellín?

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

Guatapé 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 Guatapé

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

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

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Guatapé.

La Piedra del Peñol

Check climb times and share the reservoir view from the top of the 740-step monolith instantly.

Zócalos (Calle del Recuerdo)

Follow a walking route past the painted bas-relief houses and find the most photogenic streets.

Malecón & the Embalse

Book a reservoir boat tour and pin the jetty; signal thins once you are out on the water.

Plazoleta de los Zócalos

Find cafés and craft stalls around the colourful main square without searching for Wi-Fi.

The practical bit

Getting around Guatapé on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Guatapé

inDrive— Useful for a door-to-door ride from Medellín; negotiate the fare for the two-hour trip.
Redbus— Books intercity bus tickets from Medellín's Terminal del Norte out to Guatapé.
Google Maps— Live directions around town and out to La Piedra, plus offline maps for the drive.
WhatsApp— How local boat tours, tuk-tuks and guesthouses in Guatapé take bookings.

How long to stay in Guatapé

Most people visit Guatapé on a single day trip from Medellín, though staying one night lets you enjoy the painted streets and reservoir once the tour buses leave.

How much data for Guatapé

A Guatapé day trip is light on data, so around 1-2 GB easily covers maps, photo sharing and bus bookings; only choose more if you will stream or hotspot on the journey.

Coverage in Guatapé

Claro and Tigo give Guatapé town and La Piedra del Peñol reliable 4G; coverage naturally thins out on the reservoir boat tours, the surrounding rural roads and the drive back toward Medellín.

Where you're headed

Discover Guatapé.

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

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

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

Guatapé, Colombia — a travel moment · stay connected with a Guatapé eSIM from My Holiday SIM

How to activate your Guatapé 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 Guatapé

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

New to eSIM in Guatapé?

What is a Guatapé eSIM?

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

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

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 Guatapé 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

Guatapé eSIM questions, answered.

Yes, the rock and the town of Guatapé have workable Claro and Tigo coverage, so you can share photos from the summit and pull up bus times. Signal does thin out on the reservoir boat tours and on quieter rural roads.

Your Guatapé 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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