Guatemala eSIM plans
Instant deliveryYour eSIM for Guatemala is available from €2.59 and active straight away: in Guatemala it connects to the Tigo Guatemala, Claro Guatemala, Tigo, Claro, Movistar networks (4G/LTE, 5G where available), coverage 65%. 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 Guatemala — at a glance
- From
- €2.59
- Local networks
- Tigo Guatemala, Claro Guatemala, Tigo, Claro, Movistar
- Technology
- 4G/LTE
- Network coverage
- 65%
- 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 Guatemala
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | 1 day | €2.59 |
| Unlimited | 3 days | €11.99 |
| Unlimited | 5 days | €18.99 |
| Unlimited | 7 days | €25.99 |
| Unlimited | 10 days | €36.49 |
| Unlimited | 15 days | €51.99 |
| Unlimited | 30 days | €79.99 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | €4.49 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | €7.49 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | €9.49 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | €14.49 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | €23.99 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | €38.99 |
| 50 GB | 30 days | €57.99 |
Guatemala is a country that leaves no one indifferent: active volcanoes towering over colourful Mayan villages, lakes of an improbable blue such as Atitlán, and the ruins of Tikal lost in the dense Petén jungle. But travelling here also means coping with uneven infrastructure, winding roads and areas where the network is far from guaranteed. Having an eSIM set up before you even set foot in Guatemala City means being sure you can call a taxi, check your offline map or send your location in real time, without depending on random public Wi-Fi or a local SIM card that is hard to find outside the capital.
Flight time from Paris
About 13 to 15 hours (with a stopover, usually in Miami, Bogotá or Mexico City)
Time difference with France
UTC-6: 7 hours behind France in winter, 8 hours behind in summer (French summer time)
Best time to travel
November to April (dry season) — ideal for cultural visits and volcano hikes
Power socket type
Type A/B (American flat plugs) — adapter essential, 120V voltage
Why an eSIM is essential in Guatemala
Guatemala has network coverage of about 65%, which means some popular tourist areas, such as the villages around Lake Atitlán, the Quetzaltenango highlands or the forests of Petén, can have limited or even no connectivity. In this context, choosing the right operator makes all the difference: Tigo generally offers the best national 4G coverage, notably outside the major urban centres. With a Simpartout eSIM you activate your data plan from France, without looking for a SIM seller in a crowded market in Chichicastenango or a shop you cannot find in Flores. It is also handy for travellers who chain several Central American countries: you simply switch eSIM profile with no physical handling. Finally, keeping your French number active alongside lets you stay reachable by your bank or loved ones at no extra cost.
Network coverage in Guatemala
Operator
Tigo Guatemala
+ Claro Guatemala
Technology
4G/LTE
Coverage
65%
How to install your Guatemala eSIM
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in Guatemala, 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 Guatemala, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in Guatemala, 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 Guatemala, 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 Guatemala 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 €2.59 | €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 |