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Central America eSIM: prices from Holafly
Prices checked on October 30, 2026. Prices in US dollars, as the providers show them to English-speaking customers.
Central America, 7 days, at least 5 GB: cheapest matching plan per provider, followed by more plans.
$5.84 per day · no top-up · hotspot 500 MB/day
An eSIM for Central America starts at $19.90 (Unlimited / 3 days at Holafly). Below are all 6 plans from Holafly, sorted by price, with the price per GB.
Which countries are included
Of the providers we compare, only Holafly sells a Central America plan, with unlimited data. It lists 6 countries: Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala. Mexico and Belize are not included. Airalo and Yesim sell no Central America plan. The table shows the countries from our comparison, as Holafly lists them in October 2026.
| Holafly | |
|---|---|
| Countries in the plan | 6 |
 Costa Rica | ✓ |
 Mexico | - |
When a Central America eSIM makes sense
- Overland trips from Costa Rica to Panama or Nicaragua with one eSIM.
- Longer routes through Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras.
- Not for Mexico or Belize: neither is included.
For comparison, the cheapest 5 GB for 7 days with an eSIM for a single country: Costa Rica $13, Mexico $12.
Price by amount of data for Central America
| Provider | 1 GB | 3 GB | 5 GB | 10 GB | 20 GB | Unlimited, 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holafly | - | - | - | - | - | $40.907 days |
For each provider, the cheapest plan with at least this amount of data, regardless of validity; unlimited = 7 days. Highlighted in yellow is the lowest price in the column.
All plans for Central America
| Provider | Data | Validity | Price | Price per GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holafly | Unlimited | 3 days | $19.90 | - | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 5 days | $31.90 | - | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 7 days | $40.90 | - | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 10 days | $51.90 | - | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 15 days | $62.90 | - | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 30 days | $99.90 | - |
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The providers in Central America
Holafly
Holafly offers 6 plans for Central America, from $19.90 (Unlimited / 3 days). Unlimited data costs from $3.33 per day (Unlimited / 30 days for $99.90).
eSIM for Central America: frequently asked questions
How much does an eSIM for Central America cost?
The cheapest plan in our comparison costs $19.90 (Unlimited / 3 days at Holafly). One week with 5 GB costs from $40.90 at Holafly. As of October 30, 2026.
Is there unlimited data for Central America?
Yes. One week of unlimited data costs from $40.90 at Holafly. Unlimited plans are offered by Holafly. Note that providers may slow down unlimited plans after heavy use; the conditions are listed with each plan.
When should I buy and set up the eSIM for Central America?
Buy and install the eSIM before you leave, on Wi-Fi. With the providers compared here, validity starts when the eSIM connects to a network at your destination, not at purchase. You install it with a QR code or directly in the provider's app.
Do I keep my phone number?
Yes. A travel eSIM provides data only. Your regular SIM stays active alongside it, you can be reached on your number, and you make calls over WhatsApp, Signal or similar apps using the eSIM data. Turn off data roaming on your home SIM to avoid roaming charges.
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