Does one eSIM cover San Gil and Bucaramanga?

Yes. The national Colombia eSIM covers all of Santander, so the same plan works in Bucaramanga, San Gil, Barichara and the canyon between them. City data is fast, while rural and canyon coverage is more variable.

Can I get online during adventure activities?

Usually only before and after. Rafting, caving and paragliding take you into gorges and rivers with little signal, though you'll have coverage at the San Gil meeting points. Sort bookings and directions in town, then enjoy the activity offline.

Santander eSIM.

Name: Santander travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Paragliding the Chicamocha Canyon, rafting at San Gil and the honey-stone lanes of Barichara

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 Santander

The old royal path from Barichara to Guane is a beautiful two-hour downhill walk with little to no signal along the way, so download the route and screenshot return-bus times before you set out.

Best time to visit Santander

December to March brings the driest, clearest skies for paragliding the Chicamocha Canyon and hiking around Barichara, though Santander's mild climate suits activities most of the year.

Two simple ways to buy

Santander eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

Santander eSIM: your local data guide.

Santander is Colombia's adventure capital, from paragliding over the Chicamocha Canyon to whitewater rafting at San Gil and the honey-stone lanes of Barichara. A Santander eSIM keeps you booking rafting and caving trips, navigating Bucaramanga's hills, or finding the cobbled path to Guane without losing signal between canyon and colonial town.

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

Landing at Bucaramanga - Palonegro (BGA)?

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

Santander 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 Santander

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

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

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Santander.

San Gil

The adventure-sport hub has reliable 4G for booking rafting, caving and paragliding.

Barichara

Colombia's prettiest colonial town has usable coverage around its stone streets and plaza.

Cañón del Chicamocha

Signal is patchy across the vast canyon, strongest near the Panachi park and cable car.

Bucaramanga

The regional capital has strong, consistent city coverage for maps and rides.

The practical bit

Getting around Santander on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Santander

DiDi— Ride-hailing across Bucaramanga and its metro area.
Uber— Private-car rides available in Bucaramanga.
inDrive— Negotiable fares useful for reaching San Gil and Barichara.
Rappi— Food and essentials delivery in Bucaramanga and larger towns.

How long to stay in Santander

Three to five days lets you base in San Gil for adventure sports, wander Barichara and Guane, and see the Chicamocha Canyon, with Bucaramanga as the arrival point.

How much data for Santander

A balanced 3 GB covers town navigation, activity bookings and photo sharing across a few days, since your rafting, caving and paragliding hours are largely spent offline in the gorges.

Coverage in Santander

Bucaramanga and San Gil enjoy solid 4G, and Barichara is well served, but signal thins dramatically inside the Chicamocha Canyon, on the Camino Real to Guane and along remote mountain roads.

Where you're headed

Discover Santander.

Charming colonial town of Barichara in Colombia, showcasing traditional architecture and scenic hills.

View through a church entrance in Barichara, Colombia, with a stone cross outdoors.

Drone view of Charalá, Santander, featuring the notable white and red basilica stained with historic charm.

Scenic view of a vibrant public park in Cabrera, showcasing lush greenery and a serene atmosphere.

How to activate your Santander 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 Santander

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

New to eSIM in Santander?

What is a Santander eSIM?

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

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Santander.

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 Santander 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

Santander eSIM questions, answered.

In places. Coverage is best around the Panachi park, cable-car stations and main viewpoints, but drops into the canyon itself and on remote roads. Download maps first; it's the same national Colombia plan roaming onto local networks.

Your Santander 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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