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eSIM for El Salvador

Data only|20 plans|1 partner network|from $3.30

  • Fixed data and unlimited plans
  • 4G LTE on Movistar
  • No roaming charges
  • Starts when you land, not when you buy
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Bigger plans, lower price per GB

Trip duration

Select number of days

How many travelers?

Select one eSIM per device

Data

Total

$14.40 USD

El Salvador, 5GB, 30 days.$2.88 per GB, about $0.48 a day.

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Create a free account with one token, add credit and the QR code is ready right after.

The eSIM includes

Keep your number

Your home SIM stays active for calls and texts while the eSIM carries your data in El Salvador.

Hotspot sharing

Share the data with a laptop or a travel companion's phone on most partner networks.

Install your eSIM before or during your trip. Your plan begins once it first connects in El Salvador.

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Fast, reliable data in El Salvador

  • Clear video calls on WhatsApp and FaceTime.
  • Share stories and photos in seconds.
  • Find your way with live maps and transit.
  • Book rides and food where the apps operate.

Partner networks in El Salvador

Your eSIM joins Movistar on 4G LTE. If one network is weak in an area, you can choose another one in the carrier settings.

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How to get an eSIM for El Salvador?

  1. 01.Choose your plan for El Salvador by data and days, and how many travelers need one.Check compatibility list
  2. 02.Install the eSIM with the QR code in My eSIMs, on WiFi, before you fly.See install methods
  3. 03.Complete the setup: turn the eSIM on at arrival and allow data roaming for it.

El Salvador travel eSIM: what to know

An eSIM for El Salvador is a prepaid, data only mobile plan that you download to your phone before the trip and that connects to Movistar when you arrive. eSIMTrip sells 20 plans for El Salvador, from $3.30 for 1GB, 3 days.

Traveling in El Salvador

El Salvador is known for its surf beaches, volcanic landscapes, and colonial towns. Visitors often explore San Salvador, Santa Ana, and the Ruta de las Flores. Trips range from weekend getaways to two-week adventures. Mobile data is essential for navigation, booking tours, and staying connected in remote areas like Cerro Verde National Park or the beaches of El Tunco.

Coverage and signal

Mobile coverage in El Salvador is strong in cities like San Salvador, Santa Ana, and La Libertad, as well as along major highways. However, signal can be weaker in rural areas or mountainous regions like Cerro Verde National Park. Download offline maps before visiting remote beaches like El Tunco. Local ride-hailing apps like Uber are popular in urban areas for getting around.

Choosing the right plan

For short trips to El Salvador, a 1GB or 2GB plan valid for 3 or 5 days is sufficient for light use. Longer stays or heavier data needs may require a 3GB, 5GB, or 10GB plan lasting 7 to 30 days. Unlimited plans are available for those who need constant connectivity, especially for streaming or remote work. Choose a plan based on your trip duration and data usage.

Plans at a glance

Validity runs from 3 days to 30 days. The largest fixed plan is 20GB, 30 days for $29.40. Unlimited plans run for 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 30 days with a daily full-speed amount of 3GB, then 1 Mbps until the day ends. Traveling on to other countries? Latin America (17 countries), Global (161 countries) also cover El Salvador.

Product
Prepaid data only eSIM
Phone number and SMS
Not included; app calls work
Networks
Movistar (4G)
Plans
20 (14 fixed, 6 unlimited)
Lowest price
$3.30 for 1GB, 3 days
Validity starts
First connection at the destination
Install
QR code or manual codes
Top up
Yes, or add a second eSIM

Why buy a El Salvador prepaid travel eSIM from eSIMTrip?

Compared with roaming from home and a local SIM card bought on arrival.

eSIMTrip eSIMHome roamingLocal SIM
Unlimited and fixed dataYesNoYes
Price known before the tripYesNoNo
Online at the gateYesYesNo
Keeps your home numberYesYesNo
No contract or ID checkYesNoNo

Plans that also cover El Salvador

Crossing borders? One regional eSIM keeps you online in every country on the list.

eSIM prices for El Salvador

20 plans, prices in US dollars, final

DataDaysPrice
  • 1GB3 days3 days$3.30 USD
  • 3GB3 days3 days$8.40 USD
  • Unlimited3 days3 days$11.40 USD
  • Unlimited5 days5 days$16.80 USD
  • 1GB7 days7 days$3.30 USD
  • 3GB7 days7 days$9.00 USD
  • 5GB7 days7 days$13.80 USD
  • 10GB7 days7 days$19.80 USD
  • Unlimited7 days7 days$21.00 USD
  • Unlimited10 days10 days$22.80 USD
  • 2GB15 days15 days$6.30 USD
  • 5GB15 days15 days$14.10 USD
  • 10GB15 days15 days$20.10 USD
  • 20GB15 days15 days$28.80 USD
  • Unlimited15 days15 days$29.40 USD
  • 3GB30 days30 days$9.00 USD
  • 5GB30 days30 days$14.40 USD
  • 10GB30 days30 days$20.40 USD
  • 20GB30 days30 days$29.40 USD
  • Unlimited30 days30 days$59.40 USD

FAQs for your travel eSIM

Frequently asked questions

Which network does the El Salvador eSIM use?

It connects to Movistar in El Salvador on 4G LTE.

How much is an eSIM for El Salvador?

Plans start at $3.30 for 1GB, 3 days. There are 20 plans from 3 days to 30 days, including unlimited plans for 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 30 days. Prices are in US dollars and final.

Does the El Salvador eSIM include a phone number?

No, it is data only. Keep your home SIM on for calls and texts, and use apps such as WhatsApp or FaceTime over the eSIM data while you are in El Salvador.

When should I install my eSIM for El Salvador?

Install it on WiFi a day or two before you leave. The plan's days only start when the eSIM first connects in El Salvador, so nothing is lost by installing early.

Can I top up the El Salvador eSIM?

Yes, this eSIM can take another plan for El Salvador. You can also simply buy a second plan, which arrives as a new eSIM with its own QR code.

Can I use the eSIM for El Salvador in other countries?

It works in El Salvador only. If your trip continues to neighbouring countries, a regional plan covers El Salvador and the others on one eSIM.

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