Can I get online during the Lost City trek?

Rarely. The multi-day Ciudad Perdida trek runs deep into the Sierra Nevada with almost no coverage, whichever network you roam onto. Treat it as an offline adventure and tell people your return date before you set off.

Does the eSIM reach Minca and Palomino?

Yes, in the built-up parts. Minca's village and Palomino's main road have usable 4G for bookings and messaging, though signal thins on jungle trails, farms and quieter beaches. Save directions before heading off-grid.

Magdalena eSIM.

Name: Magdalena travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Santa Marta's bay, Tayrona's jungle beaches and the Sierra Nevada trek to the Lost 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 Magdalena

Tayrona has almost no signal once you're on the trails, and the park caps daily visitors, so buy tickets online and screenshot your entry QR and map while you still have data in Santa Marta.

Best time to visit Magdalena

December to March offers the driest coast and clearest Sierra Nevada views; the Lost City trek closes periodically, so check dates before committing to the mountains.

Two simple ways to buy

Magdalena eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Magdalena eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Magdalena are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

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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

Magdalena eSIM: your local data guide.

Magdalena runs from Santa Marta's bay to the jungle-backed beaches of Tayrona and the Sierra Nevada trek to the Lost City. A Magdalena eSIM keeps you booking Minca coffee-farm stays, catching sunrise at Cabo San Juan, or arranging Palomino tubing without losing your way between the coast and the mountains.

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

Landing at Santa Marta - Simón Bolívar (SMR)?

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

Magdalena 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 Magdalena

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

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

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Magdalena.

Tayrona National Park

Coverage is patchy to non-existent deep inside the park, so download trail maps and tickets before entering.

Minca

This mountain village has workable 4G in the centre that fades fast on the surrounding jungle trails.

Palomino

Beach-town signal is decent near the main road but weakens toward the river mouth and shoreline.

Taganga

The fishing-and-diving cove keeps a usable signal for booking dives and boats to nearby beaches.

The practical bit

Getting around Magdalena on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Magdalena

DiDi— Ride-hailing around Santa Marta and El Rodadero with upfront pricing.
inDrive— Negotiate fares directly with drivers, common along this coast.
Uber— Available in Santa Marta for private cars, though supply can be thin.
Rappi— Food and essentials delivery within Santa Marta's urban area.

How long to stay in Magdalena

Plan four to six days for Magdalena to combine Santa Marta, a Tayrona beach day and Minca or Palomino, plus four to five days more if you tackle the Lost City.

How much data for Magdalena

Because Tayrona and the Sierra Nevada run largely offline, a balanced 3 GB covers your connected days in Santa Marta, Minca and Palomino for maps, bookings and uploads with room to spare.

Coverage in Magdalena

Santa Marta and El Rodadero have solid 4G, but coverage drops sharply inside Tayrona, on the Lost City trek and across the Sierra Nevada foothills, staying only partial in Minca and Palomino.

Where you're headed

Discover Magdalena.

A breathtaking aerial view of Palomino Beach meeting the lush jungle and river in Magdalena, Colombia.

Beautiful view of a coastal city against a backdrop of lush mountains, under a clear blue sky.

A serene beach scene featuring clear blue waters, sandy shores, and lush mountains in Tayrona National Park.

A picturesque view of a historic cathedral along the riverfront in Quibdó, showcasing stunning architecture.

Cities in Magdalena

Zoom in on Magdalena.

Santa Marta eSIM

How to activate your Magdalena 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 Magdalena

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

New to eSIM in Magdalena?

What is a Magdalena eSIM?

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

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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 Magdalena.

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.

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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 Magdalena 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

Magdalena eSIM questions, answered.

Barely. Coverage is minimal to non-existent along most Tayrona trails and beaches like Cabo San Juan. Download offline maps and your ticket beforehand; you'll reconnect on the same national Colombia plan once back near the park entrance or Santa Marta.

Your Magdalena 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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