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South America eSIM — reviews & details

South America 3GB/Day FUP1Mbps · 3 GB/day · 1 days

View plan & buy — $24.93
4.5

620 reviews

5 ★ 65%
4 ★ 23%
3 ★ 8%
2 ★ 2%
1 ★ 1%

Coverage & networks

  • Argentina Movistar 4G
  • Bolivia Tigo 4G
  • Brazil TIM 4G Claro 5G Vivo 5G
  • Chile movistar 5G WOM 5G
  • Colombia movistar 5G Tigo 5G
  • Costa Rica movistar 5G Claro 4G
  • Ecuador Movistar 4G
  • El Salvador Tigo 4G movistar 4G Claro 4G
  • Guadeloupe Digicel 4G
  • Guatemala Claro 5G movistar 3G Tigo 5G
  • Honduras Tigo 4G Claro 4G
  • Martinique Digicel 4G
  • Nicaragua movistar 4G
  • Panama movistar 4G
  • Paraguay Tigo 4G Claro 4G
  • Peru Claro 5G Movistar 4G
  • Puerto Rico Claro 5G
  • Saint Barthelemy Digicel 4G
  • Saint Martin Digicel 4G
  • Uruguay Movistar 5G Claro 4G Antel 4G

Traveller reviews

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Nguyen K.

Sweden · Jul 2026

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Install took me two tries but was fine after that. Coverage was strong even outside the city.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 5 days ago

Thanks for the honest feedback, Nguyen. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across South America. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Grace

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Pablo F.

Egypt · Jul 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Made staying connected effortless.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 6 days ago

So glad to hear this, Pablo! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South America. Come back anytime! — Grace

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Katya S.

Ireland · Jul 2026

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code in South America. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Exactly as described — no surprises.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 6 days ago

Really appreciate this, Katya! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! – Priya, GotoeSIM Support

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Wei N.

United Kingdom · Jul 2026

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in South America. Customer support answered my question quickly.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 1 week ago

Cheers, Wei! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South America. Come back anytime! – Mark, GotoeSIM Support

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Nguyen V.

Egypt · Jul 2026

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Customer support answered my question quickly.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 1 week ago

Thanks for sharing, Nguyen! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South America. – James 💜

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Budi S.

Japan · Jul 2026

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Great experience overall.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 1 week ago

Thank you for the kind words, Budi! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South America. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Omar 💜

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Sophia B.

France · Jul 2026

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Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Customer support answered my question quickly.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 1 week ago

Appreciate you sharing this, Sophia. Glad it mostly worked for you in South America — we're always improving our coverage. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. – Omar, GotoeSIM Support

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Marco F.

Japan · Jul 2026

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Did the job without any drama. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 2 weeks ago

So glad to hear this, Marco! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support

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James W.

United Kingdom · Jul 2026

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Great experience overall.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 2 weeks ago

Cheers, James! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South America. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Ken 💜

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Lea F.

Malaysia · Jul 2026

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 2 weeks ago

Thank you for the kind words, Lea! So happy the South America eSIM kept you connected. — Omar

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Sophia B.

Netherlands · Jul 2026

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Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 2 weeks ago

Thank you for taking the time, Sophia. Glad it mostly worked for you in South America — we're always improving our coverage. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. — Mark, GotoeSIM Support

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Hugo N.

Netherlands · Jul 2026

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Telling my friends about this.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 3 weeks ago

Really appreciate this, Hugo! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South America. We're here whenever you travel again. – Yuki 💜

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Zoe B.

Singapore · Jul 2026

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process in South America. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 3 weeks ago

Cheers, Zoe! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Ken, GotoeSIM Support

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Sri T.

India · Jul 2026

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 3 weeks ago

Thank you so much, Sri! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. We're here whenever you travel again. – Priya 💜

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Linh K.

India · Jul 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday in South America. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 3 weeks ago

Thanks for sharing, Linh! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Enjoy your journeys! – Yuki, GotoeSIM Support

Frequently asked questions

How much does the South America eSIM cost?

The South America 3GB/Day FUP1Mbps plan costs $24.93 for 3 GB/day over 1 days, paid once with no hidden fees.

How do I activate my South America eSIM?

Scan the QR code in your phone settings (Cellular/Mobile → Add eSIM) or tap Install in the GotoeSIM app. Install on Wi-Fi before your trip; it activates when you arrive in South America.

Will this eSIM work on my phone?

It works on any eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone — iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy models.

Can I keep my regular number?

Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM, so you keep your number for calls and texts while using data in South America.

Comments & questions

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Wei R. · 4 days ago

How do I check how much data I have left?

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support

Your usage is tracked live in the app, Wei — check My eSIMs anytime. – Mark 💜

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Ananya N. · 1 month ago

Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support

Tethering is supported, Ananya! Feel free to hotspot to your other devices. – Grace, GotoeSIM Support

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Sarah C. · 1 month ago

Which networks does this connect to?

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support

It connects to trusted local partner networks, Sarah, on 4G/5G where available. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support

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Min-jun L. · 2 months ago

Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support

Validity usually starts when you first connect in your destination, Min-jun — not at purchase. – Diego, GotoeSIM Support

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James G. · 3 months ago

Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support

We recommend installing before you travel, James, then it activates automatically on arrival. — Omar, GotoeSIM Support

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Zoe M. · 4 months ago

Can I use it in nearby countries too?

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support

This plan covers its listed destination, Zoe — for multiple countries, check our regional plans. — Priya, GotoeSIM Support

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Min-jun V. · 6 months ago

Does this work on an iPhone 13?

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support

Absolutely, Min-jun! Any iPhone XS or newer supports it. Scan the QR in Settings › Cellular. — Priya, GotoeSIM Support

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Haruto T. · 6 months ago

Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support

Yes Haruto, WhatsApp keeps working with your home number — the eSIM only carries data. – Omar 💜

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Mei V. · 7 months ago

Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support

Yes Mei, you can top up the same eSIM anytime — no need to buy a new one. — Diego

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Elena W. · 7 months ago

Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support

Yes Elena, recent Samsung Galaxy models support eSIM — add it under Settings › Connections › SIM manager. – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support

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Lucas P. · 8 months ago

Is 5G supported or just 4G?

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support

Yes Lucas, 5G is supported where the local network offers it, otherwise fast 4G. – Grace 💜

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Sven B. · 1 year ago

How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support

It's immediate, Sven! The QR code is delivered the moment your payment goes through. — Mark