Is ride-hailing available on the islands?

Not really. Apps like Uber and DiDi don't operate meaningfully here; most people rent a golf buggy, scooter or bike, or take local buses and taxis. Use your data for maps and to message rental and dive operators via WhatsApp.

Will I have signal for diving trips?

On the boat and at reefs like Johnny Cay or Rose Cay, signal is patchy at best. Sort your dive booking and meeting point from San Andrés town beforehand, then treat the water time as an offline part of the day.

San Andrés y Providencia eSIM.

Name: San Andrés y Providencia travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

The seven-coloured sea, coral reefs and Raizal culture on Colombia's far Caribbean islands

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 San Andrés y Providencia

Providencia is a short flight or three-hour catamaran from San Andrés and still recovering from Hurricane Iota, with thinner mobile coverage, so download offline maps, bookings and boat times before you leave the main island.

Best time to visit San Andrés y Providencia

January to May is the drier, calmer season with the best diving visibility; the hurricane-season months from September to November can bring storms and rough crossings.

Two simple ways to buy

San Andrés y Providencia eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every San Andrés y Providencia eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in San Andrés y Providencia — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

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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 San Andrés y Providencia?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your San Andrés y Providencia eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in San Andrés y Providencia 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

San Andrés y Providencia eSIM: your local data guide.

San Andrés and Providencia are Colombia's Caribbean islands, ringed by the seven-coloured sea, coral reefs and Raizal Creole culture far off the mainland. A San Andrés y Providencia eSIM keeps you navigating the island ring road, booking dives at Johnny Cay, or arranging the catamaran to laid-back Providencia when you can find a signal.

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

Landing at San Andrés - Gustavo Rojas Pinilla (ADZ)?

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

San Andrés y Providencia 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 San Andrés y Providencia

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

San Andrés y Providencia eSIM from $7.70/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in San Andrés y Providencia.

North End (San Andrés)

The main town has the islands' best coverage, good for bookings, dives and cash withdrawals.

Johnny Cay

The tiny islet off San Andrés has weak, intermittent signal, so plan your return boat before heading over.

San Luis

This quieter east-coast beach strip has patchier coverage than North End.

Providencia

The smaller island's coverage is more limited and can be unreliable, so download maps and bookings beforehand.

The practical bit

Getting around San Andrés y Providencia on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in San Andrés y Providencia

Google Maps— Download the islands offline for navigating the ring road and beaches.
WhatsApp— The standard way to book taxis, dive shops and golf-buggy rentals here.
inDrive— Occasionally available on San Andrés, though driver numbers are limited.
Moovit— Basic local bus routes around San Andrés, where available.

How long to stay in San Andrés y Providencia

Three to five days suits San Andrés with snorkelling and the ring road, adding two or three more if you take the catamaran or flight over to quieter Providencia.

How much data for San Andrés y Providencia

Light use of around 1-2 GB covers island maps, WhatsApp bookings and photos, since much of your time is spent diving, boating or beaching offline across San Andrés and Providencia.

Coverage in San Andrés y Providencia

San Andrés town has the islands' strongest signal, decent along the ring road, but coverage weakens on the cays, along San Luis and noticeably on Providencia, which still has more limited infrastructure after the hurricane.

Where you're headed

Discover San Andrés y Providencia.

Discover the tranquil beauty of a tropical island surrounded by turquoise waters in Providencia, Colombia.

Scenic view of a tropical beach with palm trees and clear blue waters in San Andrés, Colombia.

Aerial view of a small tropical island with a lighthouse in San Andrés, Colombia.

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How to activate your San Andrés y Providencia eSIM.

Full installation guide →

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Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

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Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

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Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

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Switch on in San Andrés y Providencia

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

New to eSIM in San Andrés y Providencia?

What is a San Andrés y Providencia eSIM?

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

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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 San Andrés y Providencia.

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

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Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

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No invented star ratings behind your San Andrés y Providencia eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

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regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

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Before you fly

San Andrés y Providencia eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. The national Colombia eSIM works on San Andrés and Providencia, roaming onto local networks. Coverage is best around San Andrés town and reasonable on the ring road, but weaker on Providencia and on boat trips to the cays.

Your San Andrés y Providencia 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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