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Peru eSIM

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Peru 10 GB · 30 days (×1)$35.99

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$3.60 / GB · $1.20 / day

$35.99

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Setup

Set the eSIM up before you fly to Peru

Set up your eSIM before you travel. Install it once from the link in your email, switch it on when you arrive, and you’re online.

On iPhone (iOS)

  1. After purchase, open the confirmation email and tap the install link — the eSIM adds itself (iOS 17.4+). Older iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → scan the QR from the same email.
  2. Label the plan (e.g. “vigxo travel”) and set your home line to keep calls/SMS.
  3. Turn on Data Roaming for the vigxo line — this uses the local partner network, not your home carrier.

On Android

  1. Tap the Android install link in your email (recent Android) — or Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
  2. Download the profile and set vigxo as your Mobile data line.
  3. When you land, turn on data roaming for the vigxo line so that line can use the local network.

Good to know

  • Works on eSIM-capable phones (iPhone XR/XS+, Pixel 3+, Samsung Galaxy S20+). Older or carrier-locked phones may not support eSIM.
  • Install before you fly on Wi‑Fi — you only need to enable it when you land, no signal required to set up.
  • Data-only plans: keep your home SIM active for calls and texts. Use WhatsApp/FaceTime over data.
  • Prices are final at checkout. Full refund before you install the eSIM.

What you can actually buy for Peru

8 plans for Peru, from 3 to 50 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 30 days. 7 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.

8 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on Claro.

Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure. The list above shows the best-priced plan for each size and validity; the count here includes every plan.

Regional plans that also cover Peru

31 regional plans include Peru. The widest covers 127 countries — worth it if Peru is one stop of several, rather than the whole trip.

Regional coverage starts at $16.99 for 3 GB over 15 days.

How eSIMs work in Peru

A travel eSIM for Peru is a digital SIM your phone downloads — no plastic card, no airport pickup counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (a QR code is included too), and it installs a second line alongside your existing SIM. Install it on Wi-Fi before you fly. When you land in Peru, turn on data roaming for that line so it can use Claro on 5G where available and LTE everywhere else. Your home number keeps working for calls and texts; the eSIM carries the data.

How much data do you need in Peru?

Maps, messaging and rideshare apps are light — roughly 300–500 MB a day. Add photos, social and the occasional video and you’re closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip a 5 GB plan is comfortable; for two weeks, sharing, or heavy use, choose 10 GB or more, or a reloadable plan you can top up on the go. Peru plans start at $13.99 across 8 sizes, with the per-GB price shown on every one so the right choice is obvious.

What do you pay for data in Peru?

A travel eSIM for Peru is a local data plan. You pay the price shown at checkout. Set the eSIM as your data line and turn data roaming off on your home SIM, so your home carrier does not add this trip's data to your bill. Full refund before you install.

Setting up your Peru eSIM

  1. 1. Buy a plan — your install link and QR code arrive by email right after payment.
  2. 2. While you’re still on Wi-Fi before you fly, tap the install link in your confirmation email — or open Settings → Cellular/Mobile Data → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
  3. 3. Land in Peru, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, and you’re online.

Peru connectivity guide

Peru is one of the few destinations where tourists are routinely refused at official carrier stores: prepaid registration runs on biometric fingerprint systems built around the Peruvian DNI identity card, and travellers without one report being turned away. The practical approach to an eSIM for Peru is having it already installed when you land — a travel eSIM roams as a foreign profile and never touches that registration system. This guide covers the networks, the DNI problem, where the Andes and the Amazon lose signal, and how much data a Peru trip needs.

Read the full Peru guide →

What to eat in Peru

Ceviche

Raw fish cured in fresh lime juice, spiced with ají peppers, and served with sweet potato and Andean corn.

Coastal areas like Lima and Paracas, ideally for lunch when the catch is freshest.

Lomo Saltado

A Chifa (Chinese-Peruvian) stir-fry of beef tenderloin, onions, tomatoes, and soy sauce, served with both fries and rice.

Virtually any traditional restaurant nationwide.

Ají de Gallina

Shredded chicken cooked in a creamy sauce made from cheese, walnuts, and yellow ají pepper.

Lima and central Peru, often served in family-run restaurants.

Cuy al Horno

Roasted guinea pig, an ancient Andean staple, often served whole.

Cusco and the Sacred Valley.

Anticuchos de Corazón

Skewers of marinated and grilled beef heart.

Street food carts in Lima (especially around Barranco) and Arequipa.

Papa a la Huancaína

Sliced boiled potatoes smothered in a spicy, creamy cheese sauce, garnished with black olives and egg.

Huancayo and Lima.

Rocoto Relleno

A spicy rocoto pepper stuffed with seasoned minced meat, vegetables, and topped with melted cheese.

Traditional picanterías in Arequipa.

Causa Rellena

A chilled, layered dish of mashed yellow potatoes flavored with lime and ají, usually stuffed with chicken or tuna salad.

Lima.

Pollo a la Brasa

Peruvian rotisserie chicken marinated in soy sauce, spices, and garlic, served with thick fries and ají sauce.

Pollerías in every city in Peru.

Picarones

Deep-fried dough rings made from squash and sweet potato, drenched in a sweet fig or cane syrup.

Street food stalls in Lima and Cusco in the evenings.

What to see in Peru

Machu PicchuAguas Calientes (Cusco Region)

The iconic 15th-century Inca citadel set high in the Andes mountains, representing the pinnacle of Incan architecture.

1 full day · book ahead

Sacred Valley of the IncasCusco Region

A beautiful valley featuring impressive Inca ruins like Ollantaytambo and Pisac, and the circular terraces of Moray.

1-2 days · book ahead

Colca CanyonArequipa

One of the world's deepest canyons, famous for spectacular scenery and the chance to spot majestic Andean condors in flight.

2-3 days

Lake TiticacaPuno

The highest navigable lake in the world, home to the Uros people who live on man-made floating reed islands.

1-2 days

Nazca LinesNazca

Mysterious ancient geoglyphs etched into the desert sands, best viewed from a scenic flight.

Half day · book ahead

Huacachina OasisIca

A desert oasis surrounded by massive sand dunes, offering sandboarding and dune buggy tours.

1 day

Historic Centre of CuscoCusco

The former capital of the Inca Empire with cobblestone streets, colonial architecture built on Inca foundations, and the Qorikancha temple.

1-2 days

Kuelap FortressChachapoyas

A massive stone fortress built by the Chachapoyas people ('Warriors of the Clouds'), accessible via a scenic cable car.

1 day · book ahead

Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)Cusco Region

A stunning, multi-colored mountain located at a staggering altitude of 5,200 meters.

1 full day · book ahead

Santa Catalina MonasteryArequipa

A sprawling, vibrantly colored colonial monastery complex that is virtually a city within a city.

Half day

Getting around Peru

Long-Distance Bus

Extensive network of private bus companies operating comfortable coaches. Premium classes offer fully reclining seats (cama).

20-50 USD for a 10-hour trip

Domestic Flights

Airlines like LATAM and Sky Airline connect major hubs like Lima, Cusco, Arequipa, and Iquitos.

40-100 USD one-way

Train

Operators like PeruRail and IncaRail run scenic routes, primarily between Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Puno.

60-120 USD one-way

Colectivos

Shared minivans or taxis that run fixed routes and leave when full.

1-5 USD

Ride-hailing

Uber, Cabify, InDrive

Very common and recommended in Lima and Arequipa for safety over street-hailed taxis. In Cusco, traditional taxis are ubiquitous and often cheaper.

Practical things worth knowing in Peru

Paying for things

  • Widely available in supermarkets, pharmacies, and modern restaurants in major cities.
  • Increasingly accepted anywhere contactless cards work, though less common in smaller towns.
  • Cash still useful for: Local markets, Street food stalls, Colectivos and rural transport, Tipping, Public restrooms
  • Local wallets: Yape, Plin

Basics

  • Emergency number: 105 (Police), 116 (Fire), 106 (Ambulance)
  • Plugs: A, B, C · 220V
  • Tap water: no
  • 10% is standard in restaurants if a service charge isn't already included. Round up the fare for taxis.

Public holidays in Peru

New Year's DayJanuary 1National holiday. Many businesses and restaurants are closed. Transport runs on a limited schedule.
Labour DayMay 1Public holiday. Banks and offices are closed.
St. Peter and St. PaulJune 29Coastal towns often have local celebrations. Minor impact on general travel.
Independence DayJuly 28Major national holiday (Fiestas Patrias). Large parades. Domestic travel surges, causing higher prices and booked-out transport.
Independence Day (Continued)July 29Continued national holiday and military parades. Busy travel period.
Battle of AngamosOctober 8Public holiday. Minor impact on tourism.
Immaculate ConceptionDecember 8Religious holiday. Some regional closures, but tourist services mostly run normally.
Christmas DayDecember 25Major closures across all sectors. Very quiet day for travel.

Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.

Peru eSIM — questions, answered

When does my Peru eSIM start counting?
Your validity window starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Peru, not when you buy it — so you can install it before you fly and it only begins on arrival.
Will my phone work in Peru?
You need an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone (iPhone XR/XS+, Pixel 3+, Samsung Galaxy S20+). Check the compatibility page before you buy — and if it turns out your phone can’t use it, you get a full refund since nothing was installed.
Can I keep my number and WhatsApp in Peru?
Yes. Your vigxo plan is data-only, so your primary SIM stays active for calls, texts and your usual number. WhatsApp, iMessage and all your apps keep working over the eSIM data.
What if I run out of data in Peru?
If your plan is reloadable, you can top up the same eSIM from your dashboard — no reinstall needed. Otherwise, buy a new plan; it comes as a new eSIM with its own QR code.
How do refunds work?
Full refund before installation, within 30 days of purchase. Once an eSIM is installed the data is released to you, so it can’t be refunded after that.