Is there an airport at Machu Picchu?

No. There's no airport at Machu Picchu — you fly into Cusco (CUZ), then take the train to Aguas Calientes and a shuttle bus up to the gate. Your national Peru eSIM covers Cusco, the valley and the town throughout.

What should I download before visiting the citadel?

While you still have data in Aguas Calientes, screenshot your timed-entry ticket, save your assigned circuit map offline and note your return train time. Signal up on the ridge is too weak to rely on for any of this.

Machu Picchu eSIM.

Name: Machu Picchu travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Stay connected from Aguas Calientes to the shuttle gate of the Machu Picchu citadel.

from $6.29/day · unlimited dataAll of Peru →

Unlimited dataFast 4G LTEInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 30 days$11.18$1.12/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 30 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 30 days) · 10-day trip$11.18

Good to know in Machu Picchu

Don't rely on posting live from the citadel — signal on the ridge is weak and crowds overload it. Screenshot your timed-entry ticket, circuit map and return train time while you still have data in Aguas Calientes.

Two simple ways to buy

Machu Picchu eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

Machu Picchu eSIM: your local data guide.

Reaching Machu Picchu means juggling train times to Aguas Calientes, timed-entry tickets and shuttle buses up the mountain — all far easier with data in hand. A Machu Picchu eSIM keeps you connected through the valley and the town below the citadel, though be warned that signal at the ruins themselves is weak, so cache your tickets and maps beforehand.

One eSIM for Machu Picchu and all of Peru. It's the national Peru eSIM — from $6.29/day with unlimited data, working the same in Machu Picchu as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Cusco (CUZ)?

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

Machu Picchu eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.46

$4.39

—

5 days1GB

$0.88

$4.39

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.63

$4.39

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$1.12

$11.18

−23%

15 days3GB

$0.75

$11.18

−49%

30 days3GB

$0.37

$11.18

−75%

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

eSIM vs the old ways in Machu Picchu

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

Machu Picchu eSIM from $6.29/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Machu Picchu.

The Citadel

Show your timed-entry ticket and follow your assigned circuit map, though signal on the ridge is patchy at best.

Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo)

The town has the most reliable data; download tickets and route maps here before boarding the shuttle bus up.

Huayna Picchu

Confirm your climb permit and start time in town first, as the trail up the peak has effectively no signal.

Sun Gate (Inti Punku)

Trekkers arriving via the Inca Trail lose coverage along the way, so cache offline maps before the final descent.

The practical bit

Getting around Machu Picchu on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Machu Picchu

PeruRail— Your rail ticket from Ollantaytambo or Poroy to Aguas Calientes lives in this app.
Inca Rail— The other train line to Aguas Calientes; check schedules and store your boarding passes.
Consettur— Runs the shuttle buses zig-zagging up to the citadel gate; check times and queues.

How long to stay in Machu Picchu

Most people visit Machu Picchu on a long day trip or a single overnight in Aguas Calientes, timing an early train up and a timed-entry slot at the citadel.

How much data for Machu Picchu

You'll use surprisingly little data at Machu Picchu itself, since signal is patchy — around 1GB covers maps and messaging in Aguas Calientes; save heavier uploads for when you're back in Cusco.

Coverage in Machu Picchu

Aguas Calientes town has usable 4G, but coverage up at the citadel is genuinely weak and patchy, easily swamped by crowds; on Huayna Picchu and the Inca Trail approaches, expect little to no signal.

Where you're headed

Discover Machu Picchu.

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How to activate your Machu Picchu 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.

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Fly relaxed

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

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Switch on in Machu Picchu

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

New to eSIM in Machu Picchu?

What is a Machu Picchu eSIM?

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

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

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 Peru.

Fast 4G LTE nationwide

Connected · 4G

Your eSIM joins Peru'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
Entel
Bitel

Popular places covered

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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.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Machu Picchu 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

Machu Picchu eSIM questions, answered.

Only patchily. Coverage on the mountain ridge is weak and easily overwhelmed by crowds, so don't count on posting live from the ruins. The town of Aguas Calientes below has far more reliable data for uploads and messages.

Your Machu Picchu 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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