Best eSIM for Peru

For a typical Peru trip (Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu), Airalo 10 GB / 30 days at US$26 on Movistar was the best-value plan we could verify, and 5 GB / 30 days is US$17 for lighter use. Yesim is the alternative if you want a different network: 10 GB / 30 days is US$30. Both are affiliate partners.

Last checked: 5 Nov 2026 (Pacific/Auckland)Networks: Movistar Peru (Airalo)

Comparison: Peru

Prices come from each provider's own page (airalo.com/peru-esim and yesim.app/country/peru), checked 5 Nov 2026 (Pacific/Auckland), shown in US$ as the sites displayed them. Prices can change, so confirm before buying. We only rank providers whose plans we could see on their own site.

Provider	Data	Days	Price	Network	Best for
Airalo Value	10 GB	30	US$26.00	Movistar Peru	Typical 1–4 week trip
Airalo	5 GB	30	US$17.00	Movistar Peru	Light use: maps, WhatsApp, bookings
Airalo	20 GB	30	US$41.00	Movistar Peru	Heavy photo and video uploads; 20 GB / 15 days US$40
Airalo	3 GB	7	US$11.00	Movistar Peru	Short Lima stopover; 1 GB / 3 days US$4.50
Yesim	10 GB	30	US$30.00	Not stated on page	Second option on a different network; 5 GB US$21.60
Yesim	1 GB	30	US$6.48	Not stated on page	Backup data only; 3 GB US$12.96
Airalo unlimited	Unlimited	7	US$27.00	Movistar Peru	A week of heavy use; 3 days US$16, 15 days US$44

Cusco, the Inca Trail and the canyons. Coverage is good in Lima, Cusco, Arequipa and the main Sacred Valley towns. Travellers report gaps on the Inca Trail, around Colca Canyon, Rainbow Mountain and other high-altitude spots, so download offline maps, train tickets and Machu Picchu entry tickets before you leave town.

Unlimited plans slow down. Unlimited plans usually have a fair-use speed limit, so a fixed 10 GB plan is often the better buy for a two-week trip unless you stream or hotspot a lot.

Doing more of South America? If Peru is one stop of several (Bolivia, Chile, Argentina or Brazil), compare a regional plan on our Brazil & South America page. For Mexico, see Mexico.

Travel insurance & car hire. Planning the rest of the trip? See TravelCover for travel insurance and car hire guides.

More eSIM partners. UFACell covers 200+ countries; Breeze eSIM and RedteaGO also sell travel eSIMs (code RTGF97A8D gives 5% off RedteaGO). We have not price-checked these for this page, so confirm plans on each site. These are affiliate links.

Quick take

For most Peru trips, buy Airalo 10 GB / 30 days on Movistar, or 5 GB if you mainly use maps and WhatsApp. If you want a second network as backup in the mountains, add a small Yesim plan. Install at home on Wi-Fi and switch it on when you land at LIM.

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FAQ

Do travel eSIMs work in Peru?

Yes. Airalo and Yesim both sell Peru plans. Airalo uses the Movistar Peru network (checked 5 Nov 2026).

What is the cheapest eSIM for Peru?

Of the partners we checked, Airalo was cheapest for most trips: 5 GB / 30 days for US$17 and 10 GB / 30 days for US$26 on 5 Nov 2026. Prices change, so confirm on the provider site.

Will my eSIM work at Machu Picchu?

Often, but not everywhere. Coverage around Aguas Calientes and the site itself can be patchy, so download your entry tickets and maps before you go up.

Is a travel eSIM cheaper than roaming?

Usually, yes. Compare your carrier's daily pass with the plans above, especially in the Pacific where roaming can be expensive.

When should I install my travel eSIM?

Install it at home on Wi-Fi a day or two before you fly, but keep it switched off until you land, because many plans start their validity on first connection.