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South America eSIM — reviews & details

South America 5GB/Day · 5 GB/day · 1 days

View plan & buy — $32.31
4.5

620 reviews

5 ★ 63%
4 ★ 27%
3 ★ 7%
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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Lea R.

South Korea · Jul 2026

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Connected the moment I landed. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Telling my friends about this.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 4 days ago

Thank you for the kind words, Lea! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Tom, GotoeSIM Support

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Sarah T.

India · Jul 2026

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless in South America. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 1 week ago

Really appreciate this, Sarah! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Grace, GotoeSIM Support

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Aisha W.

Poland · Jul 2026

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Great value compared to roaming charges in South America. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 1 week ago

So glad to hear this, Aisha! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! — Omar

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Ethan N.

South Korea · Jul 2026

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Exactly as described — no surprises.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 1 week ago

Really appreciate this, Ethan! So happy the South America eSIM kept you connected. – Omar, GotoeSIM Support

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Nadia F.

Sweden · Jul 2026

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Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. The QR code arrived instantly by email.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 1 week ago

Appreciate you sharing this, Nadia. 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. – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support

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Min-jun R.

Spain · Jul 2026

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in South America. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Zero regrets.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 week ago

Thanks for sharing, Min-jun! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South America. – Ken, GotoeSIM Support

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Lucia N.

Canada · Jul 2026

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Customer support answered my question quickly. Exactly as described — no surprises.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 week ago

Cheers, Lucia! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South America. Come back anytime! — David, GotoeSIM Support

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Sri H.

India · Jul 2026

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Zero regrets.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 2 weeks ago

Thank you for the kind words, Sri! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South America. Enjoy your journeys! – Sophie 💜

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Lucas C.

United Kingdom · Jul 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Telling my friends about this.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 2 weeks ago

Thank you for the kind words, Lucas! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! – Sara 💜

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Isabella D.

United Kingdom · Jul 2026

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 2 weeks ago

So glad to hear this, Isabella! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Enjoy your journeys! – Laura, GotoeSIM Support

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Grace P.

Mexico · Jul 2026

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Zero regrets.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 2 weeks ago

Thanks for sharing, Grace! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – Ken 💜

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Mateo H.

Canada · Jul 2026

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. The QR code arrived instantly by email. A must-have for international travel.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 2 weeks ago

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

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Hugo D.

Netherlands · Jul 2026

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless in South America. Customer support answered my question quickly. Great experience overall.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 3 weeks ago

Thanks a lot, Hugo! So happy the South America eSIM kept you connected. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Sara, GotoeSIM Support

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Omar W.

Canada · Jul 2026

✓ Verified

Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 3 weeks ago

Thank you for the kind words, Omar! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! – Ken 💜

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Wei V.

Thailand · Jul 2026

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code in South America. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Zero regrets.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 3 weeks ago

So glad to hear this, Wei! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South America. We're here whenever you travel again. — Tom, GotoeSIM Support

Frequently asked questions

How much does the South America eSIM cost?

The South America 5GB/Day plan costs $32.31 for 5 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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Pablo S. · 2 months ago

Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support

Tethering is supported, Pablo! Feel free to hotspot to your other devices. – Yuki 💜

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Diego K. · 2 months ago

Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support

Thanks Diego, that means a lot! Reach out anytime. — Omar, GotoeSIM Support

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Viktor S. · 3 months ago

Which networks does this connect to?

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support

You'll be on top local networks, Viktor — full details are on the plan page under Coverage. — Mark

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Andre M. · 4 months ago

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

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support

We recommend installing before you travel, Andre, then it activates automatically on arrival. – Diego 💜

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Diego M. · 5 months ago

Does this work on an iPhone 13?

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support

Absolutely, Diego! Any iPhone XS or newer supports it. Scan the QR in Settings › Cellular. – Sara 💜

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Marco R. · 7 months ago

Is 5G supported or just 4G?

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support

Yes Marco, 5G is supported where the local network offers it, otherwise fast 4G. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support

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Wei F. · 8 months ago

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

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support

Your QR code arrives instantly, Wei — within seconds of payment, by email and in your account. – Tom 💜

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Viktor N. · 8 months ago

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

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support

Yes Viktor, you can top up the same eSIM anytime — no need to buy a new one. — Grace, GotoeSIM Support

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Emma L. · 9 months ago

Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.

David David GotoeSIM Support

Yes Emma, recent Samsung Galaxy models support eSIM — add it under Settings › Connections › SIM manager. – David 💜

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Camila W. · 10 months ago

Can I use it in nearby countries too?

James James GotoeSIM Support

For nearby countries, Camila, a regional plan may suit you better — happy to help you pick. – James 💜

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Aisha W. · 11 months ago

How do I check how much data I have left?

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support

You can check remaining data anytime in the GotoeSIM app under My eSIMs, Aisha. — Emma

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Fatima N. · 1 year ago

Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support

Your number stays active for WhatsApp, Fatima! The eSIM just handles data. – Ken, GotoeSIM Support