Is there coverage around Lake Pátzcuaro's villages?

Pátzcuaro town and Janitzio island have workable data, but the smaller Purépecha lakeside villages thin out. Cache maps and craft-town directions before setting off around the lake.

When can I see the monarch butterflies?

They overwinter roughly November to March, peaking around February. Keep data on to check sanctuary conditions and opening hours, as access depends on weather and the butterflies' daily activity.

Michoacán eSIM.

Name: Michoacán travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Colonial-pink Morelia, Lake Pátzcuaro's villages and the monarch butterfly forests

from $3.04/day · unlimited dataAll of Mexico →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$17.96$1.80/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$17.96

Good to know in Michoacán

The monarch sanctuaries sit high in cool pine forests up rough mountain roads with little or no signal, and involve a steep hike. Download directions, sanctuary opening hours and any tour details before you leave Angangueo or Ocampo.

Best time to visit Michoacán

November to March is prime, overlapping the monarch butterfly season and Michoacán's renowned Day-of-the-Dead celebrations around Lake Pátzcuaro in early November.

Two simple ways to buy

Michoacán eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

Michoacán eSIM: your local data guide.

Michoacán runs from stately, pink-stone Morelia to the Purépecha lake villages around Pátzcuaro, the avocado town of Uruapan and the mountain reserves where millions of monarch butterflies overwinter. A Michoacán eSIM helps you time butterfly-sanctuary visits, navigate craft-market towns like Santa Clara del Cobre, and find the region's famous carnitas and Day-of-the-Dead events.

One eSIM for Michoacán and all of Mexico. It's the national Mexico eSIM — from $3.04/day with unlimited data, working the same in Michoacán as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Morelia International Airport (MLM)?

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

Michoacán eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.28

$3.83

—

5 days1GB

$0.77

$3.83

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.55

$3.83

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$1.80

$17.96

—

15 days3GB

$1.20

$17.96

−6%

30 days5GB

$0.71

$21.40

−45%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Michoacán

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

Michoacán eSIM from $3.04/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Michoacán.

Morelia

Strong 4G and 5G across the colonial centre and cathedral district, reliable for ride-hailing and events.

Pátzcuaro

Good data around the plazas and lakeshore, easing off in the outlying Purépecha villages.

Uruapan

Dependable coverage in town and near the national park's waterfalls and springs.

Monarch butterfly reserves

Signal is weak or absent in the high-altitude sanctuaries like El Rosario, so download trail details beforehand.

The practical bit

Getting around Michoacán on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Michoacán

Uber— Available in Morelia for reliable rides around the city.
DiDi— Ride-hailing alternative in Morelia and larger Michoacán towns.
Autovías— Book regional buses linking Morelia, Pátzcuaro, Uruapan and beyond.
Pegasso— Coach line serving Michoacán routes and connections toward Mexico City.

How long to stay in Michoacán

Travellers usually spend 4 to 6 days basing in Morelia or Pátzcuaro, with day trips to the butterfly reserves, Uruapan's park and the craft villages around the lake.

How much data for Michoacán

Balanced 3-4 GB covers a week of maps, tour research and photos; light travellers manage on 1-2 GB, and since sanctuaries are offline anyway, cached maps matter more than volume.

Coverage in Michoacán

Morelia, Pátzcuaro and Uruapan have solid 4G and 5G, but signal genuinely thins in the Purépecha villages, on mountain roads and inside the high-altitude monarch butterfly sanctuaries.

Where you're headed

Discover Michoacán.

Street view of Morelia, Mexico with hanging woven lanterns and pedestrians on a sunny day.

Panoramic aerial view showcasing the dense urban planning and colorful architecture in a Mexican city.

A stunning aerial shot of a vibrant Mexican town against a mountainous backdrop under a cloudy sky.

Aerial view of lush, foggy forest landscape in Amecameca de Juárez, Mexico featuring dense green trees.

How to activate your Michoacán eSIM.

Full installation guide →

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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.

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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 Michoacán

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

New to eSIM in Michoacán?

What is a Michoacán eSIM?

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

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 Mexico.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins Mexico'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.

Telcel
AT&T Mexico
Movistar

Popular places covered

Mexico CityCancúnPlaya del CarmenTulumPuerto VallartaGuadalajaraOaxacaLos Cabos

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 Michoacán 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

Michoacán eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. It's a single national Mexico plan, so the same eSIM works in Morelia, Pátzcuaro and everywhere else in Mexico, though the high butterfly sanctuaries themselves have little signal.

Your Michoacán 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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