Panama eSIM

Which plan fits your trip

Panama is sold on our global plans, which cover it together with more than 160 other countries in one install. They suit a stay in Panama alone, a stopover at Tocumen on the way across the Americas, or a trip that goes on to Costa Rica or Colombia. The plan cards above show the days and data on sale:

• Daily data suits steady use: maps, rides, messages and photos every day. A week between Panama City, Boquete and Bocas del Toro is steady from day to day, so this is the usual pick.
• The one-day plan suits a long layover at Tocumen, one of the region's main connecting hubs.

See fixed, daily or unlimited for how each type behaves.

Landing in Panama City

Install the eSIM at home while you are on your own Wi-Fi, then turn on data roaming for the eSIM line once you are off the plane. You can then book a ride into the city or message your hotel before you reach the exit. Uber runs in Panama City.

Coverage from the city to the islands

Coverage is good in Panama City, along the Canal and at the Miraflores locks, in Boquete and David, and in the main town of Bocas del Toro. It thins out on the smaller islands of Bocas, in the cloud forest above Boquete, on the Volcán Barú trail and in the San Blas islands of Guna Yala, where most of the islands have little or no signal. The Darién is largely without coverage. Download offline maps and save your bookings before you head out.

How much data do you need?

A typical traveler using maps, ride-hailing, messaging and photos uses about 1 GB a day. Video calls, streaming and working from a laptop push that up, so pick the larger daily allowance if you stream or work.