Is there signal up in Minca and the mountains?

Minca village itself usually has a workable signal, but it thins quickly as you climb toward the waterfalls, coffee fincas and higher viewpoints. Sort your bookings and directions in town before heading up the rough mountain tracks.

Can I use the same eSIM back in Cartagena or Barranquilla?

Yes. This is a single national Colombia plan, so the same eSIM works all along the Caribbean coast and inland, from Santa Marta to Barranquilla, Cartagena and beyond, on one shared data allowance.

Santa Marta eSIM.

Name: Santa Marta travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

From Tayrona's jungle beaches to Minca's mountain waterfalls, stay online on Colombia's oldest coast.

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 Santa Marta

Tayrona National Park and the Sierra Nevada around Minca have very little signal, and the Lost City trek is off-grid for days. Download offline maps and confirm bookings on your eSIM before you head into the hills.

Two simple ways to buy

Santa Marta eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

Santa Marta eSIM: your local data guide.

Santa Marta is a launchpad for Tayrona National Park, the mountain village of Minca and the Lost City trek, so you lean on maps and messaging to line up guides, jeeps and boats. A Santa Marta eSIM keeps you connected from the moment you land, whether you are booking a Tayrona entry slot or finding a waterfall pool above Minca.

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

Landing at Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)?

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

Santa Marta 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 Santa Marta

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

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

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Santa Marta.

Centro Histórico

Find seafront restaurants and book tours around the old cathedral and the Parque de los Novios square.

Parque Tayrona

Download your route and entry booking in advance; signal all but vanishes inside the jungle and on the beaches.

Minca

Line up waterfall and coffee-farm visits before you climb; mountain data is patchy above the village.

Taganga

Book a dive or a boat from the fishing bay, and check sunset spots over the cove.

The practical bit

Getting around Santa Marta on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Santa Marta

inDrive— The coast's most-used ride app; negotiate your fare directly with local drivers.
Didi— Reliable cashless ride-hailing around Santa Marta, Rodadero and the airport.
Google Maps— Live navigation for the city, plus offline maps to download before Tayrona and Minca.
WhatsApp— How most local guides, jeep drivers and hostels take Tayrona and Lost City bookings.

How long to stay in Santa Marta

Most travellers base in Santa Marta for three to five days, using it for Tayrona, a night or two in Minca, Taganga and perhaps the Lost City trek.

How much data for Santa Marta

For a Santa Marta trip, 3-5 GB covers city maps, ride-hailing and booking tours; but because Tayrona, Minca and the Lost City are largely offline, much of your data is used back in town.

Coverage in Santa Marta

Claro, Movistar and Tigo cover Santa Marta city, Rodadero and Taganga reasonably well on 4G; coverage genuinely collapses inside Tayrona National Park, high above Minca and along the Lost City trail.

Where you're headed

Discover Santa Marta.

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

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

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

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How to activate your Santa Marta 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 Santa Marta

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

New to eSIM in Santa Marta?

What is a Santa Marta eSIM?

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

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

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 Santa Marta 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

Santa Marta eSIM questions, answered.

Honestly, barely. Tayrona is dense jungle and remote beaches, so coverage from Claro or Tigo drops to almost nothing once you are inside. Download your maps, tickets and route beforehand and treat it as a chance to switch off.

Your Santa Marta 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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