Which airport will I arrive at, and will I have signal there?

Most international flights land at José María Córdova (MDE) near Rionegro, about 45 minutes from the city. Activate your eSIM before you fly and you will have data the moment you land to sort your ride into Medellín.

Can I use the same plan for a day trip to Guatapé?

Yes. This is one national Colombia eSIM, so it keeps working on the two-hour drive out to Guatapé and El Peñol, and anywhere else in the country. Signal can dip on rural stretches and out on the reservoir.

Medellín eSIM.

Name: Medellín travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

From El Poblado's nightlife to Comuna 13's murals, ride the Metrocable and stay connected.

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 Medellín

Medellín's main airport, José María Córdova, sits about 35 km away near Rionegro, a 45-minute drive uphill. Keep data on to compare a Didi against the cheaper shared airport vans before you commit.

Two simple ways to buy

Medellín eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

Medellín eSIM: your local data guide.

Medellín climbs the walls of the Aburrá Valley, so you hop constantly between the Metro, the Metrocable gondolas and a Didi to reach El Poblado, Comuna 13 or Plaza Botero. A Medellín eSIM keeps your maps, translation and ride-hailing live from touchdown, whether you are joining a graffiti tour or booking a Guatapé day trip.

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

Landing at José María Córdova International Airport (MDE)?

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

Medellín 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 Medellín

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

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

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Medellín.

El Poblado

Book restaurant tables around Parque Lleras and Provenza, then order a Didi back up the hill after dark.

Comuna 13

Follow a live map through the San Javier escalators and share murals from the graffiti-covered hillside instantly.

Laureles

Find neighbourhood cafés and salsa bars along the tree-lined avenues without hunting for restaurant Wi-Fi.

Plaza Botero

Look up the Botero sculptures and Museo de Antioquia opening times while exploring the downtown centre.

The practical bit

Getting around Medellín on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Medellín

Metro de Medellín— Colombia's only metro; the app maps train and Metrocable lines and Cívica-card top-ups.
Didi— The city's go-to ride-hailing app for cashless trips up and down the steep valley.
Cabify— Popular Medellín alternative with upfront fares and in-app payment for airport and night runs.
inDrive— Negotiate your own fare with drivers, useful for the long airport transfer to Rionegro.

How long to stay in Medellín

Most visitors stay three to five days in Medellín, enough for El Poblado, a Comuna 13 tour, a Metrocable ride and a full-day trip to Guatapé.

How much data for Medellín

For a Medellín trip, 3-5 GB covers daily maps, Didi rides, tour bookings and social posts; go Unlimited if you plan to stream, video-call or hotspot a laptop while working remotely from a café.

Coverage in Medellín

Claro, Movistar and Tigo give Medellín strong 4G and expanding 5G across El Poblado, Laureles and the Metro corridor; coverage thins on the higher hillside barrios and rural roads toward Guatapé.

Where you're headed

Discover Medellín.

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

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

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

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

How to activate your Medellín 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 Medellín

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

New to eSIM in Medellín?

What is a Medellín eSIM?

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

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

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 Medellín 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

Medellín eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. The Metro line and the Metrocable gondolas up to Comuna 13, Santo Domingo and Parque Arví all have solid coverage from Claro, Movistar and Tigo, so you can navigate, stream music and buy tickets throughout your ride.

Your Medellín 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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