Can I get data on boat trips to Yelapa or the Marietas?

You'll have signal around Puerto Vallarta and the departure points at Boca de Tomatlán and the marina. Coverage drops out at sea and in remote coves like Yelapa, so download maps and booking confirmations before you set off.

How much data do I need for a week in Puerto Vallarta?

For a week of maps, ride-hailing, tour bookings, photos and social media, 3–5GB suits most travellers. Restaurants and hotels widely offer Wi-Fi, which helps stretch your allowance if you're not streaming video or tethering other devices.

Puerto Vallarta eSIM.

Name: Puerto Vallarta travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

From the Malecón sculptures to hidden Yelapa cove, stay online across Puerto Vallarta.

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 Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta's airport (PVR) sits just north of the hotel zone, so you'll have city signal on arrival. Between December and March, keep data handy to book last-minute humpback whale-watching tours across Banderas Bay.

Two simple ways to buy

Puerto Vallarta eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

Puerto Vallarta eSIM: your local data guide.

Puerto Vallarta strings together the Malecón boardwalk, the bohemian Zona Romántica and water taxis to hidden beaches like Yelapa and Las Ánimas. A Puerto Vallarta eSIM keeps maps, whale-watching bookings and translation running as you wander Los Muertos Beach or head out to the Islas Marietas.

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

Landing at Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)?

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

Puerto Vallarta 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 Puerto Vallarta

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

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

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Puerto Vallarta.

Zona Romántica

Use maps and reviews to explore Emiliano Zapata's cobbled streets, rooftop bars and the lively scene around Los Muertos Beach.

The Malecón

Look up the boardwalk's famous sculptures and pin nearby taco stands as you stroll from the Arches to the pier.

Marina Vallarta

Book fishing charters, whale-watching and boat trips, and navigate the yacht-lined marina's restaurants and golf course.

Yelapa & Las Ánimas

Arrange water taxis from Boca de Tomatlán and share photos from these road-free coves, grabbing directions before signal fades.

The practical bit

Getting around Puerto Vallarta on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Puerto Vallarta

Uber— Operates despite taxi friction; booking through the app locks in a fair, tracked fare.
DiDi— Common for Zona Romántica and Marina trips; pricing and tracking need mobile data.
inDrive— Set your own price with drivers directly; the whole exchange happens over data.
Google Maps— Handy for the Malecón, local buses and hillside cobbled streets; save offline maps too.

How long to stay in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta is usually a relaxed five-to-seven-day beach break, mixing the Zona Romántica, Malecón and Banderas Bay boat trips to south-shore beaches like Yelapa.

How much data for Puerto Vallarta

Much of a resort stay leans on hotel Wi-Fi, so light users get by on about 1 GB; add a balanced 3-5 GB if you rely on ride-hailing, maps and daily social posting.

Coverage in Puerto Vallarta

The Zona Romántica, Malecón, Marina Vallarta and airport get solid 4G and some 5G; signal drops in the surrounding Sierra Madre and on boat trips to Yelapa, Las Ánimas and the Marietas Islands.

Where you're headed

Discover Puerto Vallarta.

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How to activate your Puerto Vallarta 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.

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Switch on in Puerto Vallarta

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

New to eSIM in Puerto Vallarta?

What is a Puerto Vallarta eSIM?

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

Peace of mind

Your Puerto Vallarta eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

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

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 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 Puerto Vallarta 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

Puerto Vallarta eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. PVR is close to the hotel zone in a well-covered area. Install the eSIM over Wi-Fi before you fly, enable it on landing, and you'll have data to book a transfer or Uber into the Zona Romántica right away.

Your Puerto Vallarta 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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