Peru eSIM
Stay connected across Peru. Install before you fly.
- 4G on Movistar
- Instant on arrival
- Refund if it doesn’t activate
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Good to know
Calls and texts
Peru plans are data only. Use WhatsApp or FaceTime for calls.
Your phone
It needs to support eSIM and be unlocked. Check your phone
Refunds
If your eSIM doesn't activate, we'll replace it free or refund you in full.
Peru eSIM plans at a glance
Cheapest
1 GB for 7 days, $5.53
Best value
10 GB for 30 days, $31.95, about $3.20 a gigabyte
Unlimited
From $19.66. Cheapest per day is 30 days at $4.67 a day
Network coverage in Peru
Depending on the plan, your Travelren eSIM runs on Movistar with 4G or Claro with LTE, Peru's two largest networks. Either gives good coverage in Lima, Cusco, Arequipa and Puno, in Sacred Valley towns such as Pisac and Ollantaytambo, and in Aguas Calientes below Machu Picchu.
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The Andes make everything beyond the towns harder: high passes, parts of the Colca Canyon, the Inca Trail and treks such as Salkantay and Rainbow Mountain have long stretches without signal. In the Amazon, Puerto Maldonado and Iquitos are covered in town but most jungle lodges are not. Movistar plans set themselves up, while Claro plans need the APN wbdata entered by hand.
- Networks
- Movistar
- Speeds
- 4G
What works in Peru
Works well
- Uber and other ride-hailing apps in Lima, Cusco and Arequipa
- Machu Picchu entry, bus and train tickets on your phone
- Google Maps in Lima's districts and Cusco's old town
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- WhatsApp with tour operators, guides and hotels
- Translation apps in markets and restaurants
Watch out for
- Little or no signal on the Inca Trail and other high-altitude treks
- Plans on Claro need the APN set by hand to wbdata
- Jungle lodges in the Amazon are usually offline
- Data only: no Peruvian number
Arriving in Peru
Flights arrive at Lima's Jorge Chávez International (LIM), which moved into a new terminal in June 2025, and most visitors connect on to Cusco (CUZ) for Machu Picchu. Peru uses the sol (PEN).
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Hotels, larger restaurants and tour agencies accept cards, sometimes with a surcharge, while markets, colectivos, taxis, smaller sites and tips are cash, and small notes help because change can be scarce. In Lima, ride-hailing apps are the usual way to get around. Cusco sits at about 3,400 metres, so many travellers spend their first days in the lower Sacred Valley to acclimatise before sightseeing in the city.
Installing your Peru eSIM
Install your Peru eSIM on WiFi before your flight by scanning the QR code in your order email (iPhone: Settings, Mobile Data, Add eSIM; Android: Settings, SIM manager, Add eSIM). On arrival in Lima, pick the eSIM for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it. Plans on Movistar connect on their own; if yours hasn't connected within a few minutes, it's on Claro, so set the APN to wbdata in the eSIM's mobile data network settings and restart.
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Download Machu Picchu and train tickets before heading into the mountains.
Common questions
Which network does the Travelren eSIM use in Peru?
It depends on the plan. Some run on Movistar with 4G and set themselves up automatically; others run on Claro with LTE and need the APN wbdata entered by hand. Both are major Peruvian networks with good coverage in the cities and tourist towns. If your data doesn't start within a few minutes of landing, set the APN to wbdata.
How do I set the APN for a Peru plan?
On iPhone: Settings, Mobile Data, choose the Peru eSIM, then Mobile Data Network, and enter wbdata as the APN. On Android: open the eSIM's Access Point Names, add a new APN and enter wbdata. Save and select it, then restart if data doesn't connect. Plans on Movistar skip this step.
Will I have signal at Machu Picchu?
In Aguas Calientes, the town below the site, yes. At the citadel itself coverage is limited and unreliable, so download your entry ticket, bus ticket and train ticket before going up, and plan to share photos once you're back in town.
Is there coverage on the Inca Trail?
Very little. The classic four-day Inca Trail runs through remote mountain terrain, and you should expect to be offline for most of it. The same goes for Salkantay and other high treks. Your trek company handles logistics and emergencies, so download maps and let family know you'll be out of contact.
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How much does Telstra charge to roam in Peru?
Peru is in Zone 2 of Telstra's International Day Pass: A$10 a day with 2 GB of data a day, checked September 2026. AT&T's International Day Pass is US$12 a day. A Travelren plan costs one amount for the whole trip.
When does my Peru plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in Peru, not when you buy or install it. You can set the eSIM up at home, and the plan's days begin once you land in Lima and your phone connects.
Do I need cash in Peru?
Yes. Cards work in hotels, larger restaurants and agencies, often with a surcharge, but markets, colectivos, taxis, smaller sites and tips are paid in soles. Carry small notes, because vendors often can't break large ones, and use ATMs inside banks or shopping centres where you can.
Will the eSIM work in the Amazon?
In Puerto Maldonado and Iquitos, yes. Most jungle lodges are a boat ride from town and have little or no mobile signal, though some offer limited WiFi. Treat lodge stays as offline time and sort out anything important before you leave town.
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