El Salvador eSIM plans
Instant deliveryYour eSIM for El Salvador is available from €2.89 and active straight away: in El Salvador it connects to the Tigo, Claro, Movistar networks (4G/LTE, 5G where available), coverage 70. Install it by QR code before you leave — no roaming and no SIM swap.
- Instant email delivery
- 30-day returns
- Support in French
- Visa · Mastercard · Apple Pay · Google Pay · PayPal
eSIM for El Salvador — at a glance
- From
- €2.89
- Local networks
- Tigo, Claro, Movistar
- Technology
- 4G/LTE
- Network coverage
- 70
- Activation
- QR code — install before you leave
- Recommended data
- 1–3 GB light use · 5 GB with social media · 10 GB+ streaming
All eSIM plans for El Salvador
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | 1 day | €2.89 |
| Unlimited | 3 days | €10.49 |
| Unlimited | 5 days | €16.49 |
| Unlimited | 7 days | €22.49 |
| Unlimited | 10 days | €31.49 |
| Unlimited | 15 days | €40.99 |
| Unlimited | 30 days | €82.99 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | €3.99 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | €6.99 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | €9.49 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | €14.99 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | €28.99 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | €35.99 |
| 50 GB | 30 days | €58.99 |
El Salvador, Central America's smallest country, packs smoking volcanoes, world-class surf beaches and a colonial heritage often overlooked by classic tourist circuits into a tiny territory. Between El Tunco and the ruins of Joya de Cerén, the days fly by and the need to stay connected, whether to navigate roads that are sometimes poorly signposted or to share a photo of the sunrise over the Santa Ana volcano, is real. An eSIM activated from Paris saves you the chore of looking for a local SIM card at San Salvador airport and guarantees 4G access as soon as you land.
Flight time from Paris
About 13 to 15 hours (with a stopover, usually in Miami, Houston or Bogotá)
Time difference with Paris
UTC-6: 7 hours behind France in winter, 8 hours behind in summer (French summer time)
Best time to visit
November to April (dry season), ideal for beaches, surfing and volcano hiking
Power socket type
Type A/B (American flat plugs). Adapter essential from France
Why you need an eSIM in El Salvador
El Salvador has been going through a digital transformation since adopting Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021: many payments and services now go through mobile apps, and a stable connection is almost essential for getting around day to day. 4G coverage reaches 70% of the territory thanks to Tigo and Claro, which is solid for the coastal areas and the capital, but can flag in rural and volcanic areas. With a Simpartout eSIM, you can switch easily between carriers without changing a physical card, which is valuable in such a compact country where network conditions vary from village to village. Moreover, with ATMs and petrol stations that accept cards still limited outside San Salvador, having Google Maps and banking apps to hand is a real safeguard day to day.
Network coverage in El Salvador
Operator
Tigo
+ Claro
Technology
4G/LTE
Coverage
70
How to install your El Salvador eSIM
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in El Salvador, then pay.
- 2
Scan the QR code
Aim your phone's camera at the QR code in the email we sent you.
- 3
Install the eSIM
Follow the instructions to install the eSIM. We recommend doing this before you leave.
- 4
Connect when you arrive
Upon reaching El Salvador, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in El Salvador, then pay.
- 2
Scan the QR code
Aim your phone's camera at the QR code in the email we sent you.
- 3
Install the eSIM
Follow the instructions to install the eSIM. We recommend doing this before you leave.
- 4
Connect when you arrive
Upon reaching El Salvador, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
Recommended for you
Short trip
For a trip of 3 to 7 days, go for an unlimited plan.
Business trip
Video calls and emails: choose a high-speed plan.
Long stay
For a month or more, our high-capacity plans offer the best value for money.
Families
Several devices to connect? Pick a plan that allows hotspot sharing and comes with plenty of data.
eSIM, local SIM or Wi-Fi hotspot: which suits El Salvador best?
| eSIM | Local SIM card | Wi-Fi hotspot | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activation | Instant (QR code) | Bought on arrival | Pick-up/delivery |
| Installation | 2 minutes | SIM swap | Extra device |
| Price | From €2.89 | €5–30 | €5–15/day |
| Network | Local 4G/LTE | Local 4G/LTE | Local 4G/LTE |
| Devices | 1 smartphone | 1 smartphone | Up to 5 devices |
| Flexibility | Top up at any time | Fixed data | Daily rental |
| Recommendation | Ideal for travellers | For long stays | For groups/families |