Peru eSIM Prepaid mobile data for your trip
- Claro, Movistar
- Email in ~1 min
- Activate within 180 days
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Can I activate my plan later?
All plans have a 180-day activation window. If you buy a plan today and don't activate it before Mar 10, 2027, it will be activated automatically.
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What your Peru eSIM includes
- Data
- 1 GB – 20 GB, plus unlimited plans
- Validity
- 7–30 days from activation
- Network
- Claro, Movistar
- Installation
- One-tap Quick Install — no QR code needed (iOS 17.4+). QR code and manual setup also included.
- Delivery
- By email, minutes after payment
- Activation
- On arrival, when you switch the line on — up to 180 days to do it
- Top-up
- Rechargeable anytime, no reinstall
- Hotspot
- Supported — share with your travel companions
- Phone number
- Data only — keep your own number for calls, WhatsApp and SMS
- Coverage
- Peru
Not included
- Local phone number
- Calls and SMS
- 5G everywhere — depends on network and device
- Unlimited without rules — Fair-use policy →
Source: computed from this product's 5 plans and its network metafield.
Everything you use at home, everywhere you go
Find your way, stay reachable, share the moment and book the next step, without hunting for Wi-Fi. Typical data use per app, to size your plan.
- Google Maps≈ 10 MB / h
- Waze≈ 20 MB / h
- WhatsApp≈ 300 MB / h (video call)
- Instagram≈ 300 MB / h
- TikTok≈ 800 MB / h
- YouTube≈ 500 MB / h (480p)
- Netflix≈ 1 GB / h (SD)
- Spotify≈ 70 MB / h
- Booking.com≈ 5 MB / search
- Airbnb≈ 5 MB / search
- Uber≈ 10 MB / ride
- Google Translate≈ 1 MB / photo
How much data do I need? Calculator
Estimates for typical use; video quality and background updates change them. Logos belong to their owners.
Visiting other countries too? These regional plans include Peru
One eSIM for the whole trip: same email, same install, nothing to reinstall at the border.
eSIM vs roaming vs local SIM
| eSIM vs roaming vs local SIM | RapideSIM | Roaming | Local SIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price known before you leave | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ready before you land — no airport queue | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Keep your number & WhatsApp | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Local data rates | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| No contract, no hidden fees | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
Install before you leave, activate on arrival
- Open Settings → Cellular / Mobile Data
- Tap “Add eSIM”
- Scan the QR code from your email
- Enable data roaming on your RapideSIM line
- Open Settings → Connections / Network
- Open SIM Manager → “Add eSIM”
- Scan the QR code from your email
- Enable data roaming on your RapideSIM line
No QR code? Easy install is also available — just follow the link in your email.
Full step-by-step guide with screenshots →
Full step-by-step guide with screenshots →
- Install at home, on Wi-Fi Installing needs a connection; the plan only starts at destination.
- Data only Your SIM stays in place for calls and SMS; WhatsApp works over the eSIM.
- Compatible, unlocked phone Check in 10 seconds →
Traveler reviews
Collected by Loox from customers who ordered this eSIM. Shown as they are, most recent first.
Peru eSIM: what to know before you travel
Which Peru eSIM plan should you choose?
Budget around 1 GB per week if you stick to maps, messaging and bookings. For a typical one- to two-week trip with social media, photos uploaded each evening and the odd video call, 5 to 10 GB is the right size. Beyond that — remote work, streaming, sharing your connection with the family — go for 20 GB or an unlimited plan. Picked the wrong one? It doesn't matter: the eSIM is rechargeable, so you add data mid-trip without reinstalling anything.
How much does a Peru eSIM cost?
Plans for Peru start at $3.49, and the price table above lists every option with its data, validity and exact price — no surprise charges when you land. The comparison that matters isn't with a local SIM card, it's with your operator's roaming: a few dollars for the whole trip instead of a bill calculated per megabyte. What you see is what you pay, once, and the eSIM never auto-renews.
Do you need a QR code to install your Peru eSIM?
No — and this is exactly the part travellers dread for no reason. Your confirmation email contains a Quick Install link: open it on the phone you're taking with you, tap once, and iOS (17.4 and later) opens the eSIM installer with every setting already filled in. No second screen, no camera, no typing an SM-DP+ address. The QR code and manual setup are still in the same email if you prefer the classic method or you're on Android.
Can you top up your eSIM once you are there?
Yes, and that is the real difference from an airport SIM card. If your data runs out halfway through your trip, you open the top-up page with your order number, pick a new package, and the data lands on the eSIM you already installed within seconds. Nothing to reinstall, no shop to find, no ID to show. Your usual number also stays active on your physical SIM throughout the trip: calls, texts and banking verification codes keep arriving as normal.
Peru: detailed coverage
Peru runs on timed tickets and early starts. The entry slot for Machu Picchu, the train out of Ollantaytambo, the bus that leaves Cusco before dawn, the flight down to Arequipa: all of them live on your phone, and all need rechecking the night before, usually from a room where the Wi-Fi has given up.
Weeks of that add up alarmingly on a home contract. The Peru eSIM replaces a running total with one amount agreed in advance, live from arrival in Lima or Cusco.
How much you will use. Ten days around Lima, Cusco and the Sacred Valley usually runs 5-8 GB, with maps, tickets and translation doing most of the work. A fortnight adding Arequipa, Puno and the Colca canyon is closer to 12 GB. Trekkers use far less, because the trail has nothing to connect to.
- The tourist spine is solid: Lima, Cusco, Arequipa, Puno, Trujillo and the valley towns between Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
- Trails, canyon and jungle are not. The Inca Trail, the Salkantay route, the descent into Colca and the lodges out of Puerto Maldonado are effectively offline.
- Altitude reshuffles plans, and the reshuffling happens by message: a rest day in Cusco, a bus swapped for a flight. Keep enough data spare to rearrange.
This is a country of pre-booking, and the pre-booking is unforgiving. Inca Trail permits go months ahead, Machu Picchu is sold by circuit and time slot, and the night bus to Puno fills between June and August. Most visitors spend more of the trip managing reservations than they intended.
Texts and codes still arrive. The eSIM handles data alone, so the number your family already has keeps working, and the code a bank sends before a payment clears lands on the line it always did.
Work backwards from your itinerary below, from a short Cusco circuit to three weeks finishing beside Lake Titicaca.
All Peru eSIM plans
| Plan | Validity | Price | Regular price | Per GB / day | Choose → |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $3.49 | $3.49/GB | Choose → | |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $20.99 | $4.20/GB | Choose → | |
| 10 GB Most popular | 30 days | $34.99 | $3.50/GB | Choose → | |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $54.99 | $2.75/GB | Choose → | |
| Unlimited | 7 days | $47.99 | $6.86/day | Choose → |
Source: store plan prices incl. taxes at page load. Per-GB = price ÷ data.
FAQ
Peru eSIM — frequently asked questions
How do I install my Peru eSIM?
Your Peru eSIM arrives by email right after payment, as a QR code. Scan it from your phone settings (Add eSIM), turn on data roaming for the new line, and you’re connected. No QR handy? Use the quick-install link included in the same email.
Follow the visual walkthrough: iPhone guide · Samsung / Android guide.
When should I install it before my trip?
Ideally at home, before you fly — the plan only starts on arrival, once data roaming is on. You have up to 180 days after purchase to activate it, so buying early costs you nothing.
Which networks will my eSIM use?
On arrival, your eSIM connects automatically to Claro, Movistar — no manual setup needed. The full coverage details are listed in the Description tab above.
How long do the Peru plans last?
The plans on this page are valid for: 7 DAYS, 30 DAYS. The clock starts at activation on arrival, not at checkout — with a 180-day window to activate after purchase.
Can I add more data later?
Yes — this eSIM is rechargeable. Head to the recharge page with your order number, choose a package, and the data lands on your existing eSIM in seconds. No new installation needed.
How can I see how much data is left?
Enter your order number on the recharge & usage page to view your remaining balance and every plan linked to your eSIM.
Does hotspot / tethering work?
It does — turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot and share your data with a laptop, tablet or travel buddy.
What if I run out of data?
Your eSIM simply goes offline — never a surprise bill. Recharge it in a few seconds from the recharge page and you’re back online on the same eSIM.
Will WhatsApp and my usual number keep working?
Absolutely. Your home SIM stays in place for calls, SMS and your WhatsApp account, while the eSIM quietly carries your internet. Remember to switch off data on your home line to dodge roaming fees.
How does unlimited data work here?
Unlimited plans are built for normal travel use — maps, socials, streaming in moderation. Very heavy usage (large downloads, constant background streaming) may be slowed under the fair-use policy. Read the full policy.
