Three countries, three borders, and a plan that quietly assumed you’d only visit one. That’s the old way: a bundle per country, data that ran out somewhere over the Andes, a bill waiting back home. Atlas is a small globe with a massive passport, and he has watched travelers do this math on a napkin. He was not impressed.
Here’s the question you came with, answered without the napkin.
Does one eSIM cover Colombia, Panama and Peru on the same trip?
Yes. One Maya eSIM works in Colombia, Panama and Peru because it covers 165+ countries on a single plan rather than a regional bundle. The price is flat by trip length (3, 7, 14 or 30 days, from USD 9.99), so adding a country adds no cost.
One plan covers multi-country travel, so you can explore Panama and beyond, and Peru and beyond, without switching SIMs or changing plans. One eSIM and one purchase works across every listed country, with no swapping.
You choose the days rather than the route. Install once, land, go.
Do you need a regional eSIM or a global eSIM for a three-country trip?
A global eSIM fits a three-country trip because you buy by trip length rather than by map. We sell one global plan, so there is no region to match to your route and nothing to recalculate when the route moves.
Maya eSIM supports multi-country travel with automatic network switching, with no physical SIM swaps required. We connect you to the best available local network. Colombia to Panama to Peru is one eSIM doing its job three times.
What does a flat-price eSIM cost for a Colombia, Panama and Peru trip?
Maya prices by trip length rather than by country: 3, 7, 14 or 30 days from USD 9.99, and only the days you travel are paid for.
Our four prices are USD 9.99 for 3 days, USD 19.99 for 7, USD 27.99 for 14 and USD 49.99 for 30.
Need more days? Buy another plan from the Maya app. If an activated plan is completely unusable because of a Maya error that isn’t fixed within 10 days of your refund request, you get a full refund.
| Travel eSIM | How plans are sold | Unlimited plan allowance, as published | Refund terms, as published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maya Mobile | One Global eSIM for 165+ countries, unlimited data at a flat price by trip length: USD 9.99 for 3 days, USD 19.99 for 7 days, USD 27.99 for 14 days, USD 49.99 for 30 days | A daily high-speed data allowance (the Daily Quota) at up to 4G LTE or 5G where local networks offer it, reset every 24 hours; unlimited data at standard speed once the Daily Quota is used | A money-back guarantee when the eSIM cannot be installed or used, on the conditions in the return policy |
| Airalo | Per country, per region, or one global plan; priced in USD | Our unlimited data packages don’t have a fixed total data cap. However, to keep the network running fairly for everyone, when you use more than 3GB in a day, we’ll slow down (or “throttle”) your internet speed to 1 Mbps for the rest of that day. | Replacements and Refunds. If you have activated the Services but are unable to use them due to an error or omission on the part of Airalo, or because Airalo has decided to retire the Service, we will either provide a replacement Service or refund an amount equal to the price of the Service you have purchased in full, at your option. |
| Holafly | Per country, per region (Europe, Latin America, Cruise plans), and unlimited monthly/annual global plans | Unlimited data means there is no fixed limit on the amount of data you can use. However, some network operators may temporarily reduce your speed after a certain amount of high-speed data usage, as explained above. | Purchase your Holafly eSIM with added peace of mind. You have up to 6 months to request a refund. |
| Saily | Per country and per region, plus one global plan; by the gigabyte, unlimited, or both | Need more flexibility? The Unlimited plan gives you 5 GB per day at full 4G/5G speed, then keeps you online at 1 Mbps for the rest of the day — fast enough for navigation, messaging, and standard browsing. | Refunds for Non-Activated Data Plans. If the eSIM (i) has not been installed or (ii) has been installed on your device but the Data Plan is not activated, you may request a full refund, provided that no Extra(s) included with the Data Plan have been used… |
| Nomad | Per country, per region and global plans; by the gigabyte | How many GB of high-speed data you wish per day. You can continue to use your data at a throttled speed of 512kbps after you’ve used up your daily allocation. High-speed data will reset every 24 hours from the time you activate the data. | Learn Nomad eSIM’s refund policy: request within 30 days. Full refunds if unused; partial refunds may apply for unused data or service issues. |
| Ubigi | Europe and World unlimited plans; monthly, annual, one-off, lifetime; unlimited, 60GB then 2 Mbps | Your unlimited data plan includes 60GB of full speed data, then optimized to 2 Mbps — this Fair Use Policy ensures a stable and fair connection for all users on the network. | The refund of your preloaded eSIM profile is only possible if you have not used any of the data plan(s) that you purchased. If you have already started using your data plan, your refund request will be denied. |
| GigSky | Per country, per region, and cruise plans; by day, unlimited data with 3.5GB daily high-speed allowance | Get up to 3.5GB/day at our fastest speeds: Video calls, uploads, streaming and more. | Subscription Refund Policy. If your Subscription Plan has been minimally used (e.g., < 1 GB) due to an issue with our service or with connectivity, GigSky may grant you a full or partial refund request. |
In the table, each rival’s allowance and refund cells quote its own wording, the plans column summarises how it sells its plans, and the Maya Mobile row comes from maya.net.
Does unlimited data mean unlimited on an eSIM in Latin America?
Our plans are unlimited data with a daily high-speed allowance, stated in our own terms. You know how the daily allowance works before you buy, and no per-gigabyte pack runs out mid-trip.
All plans include a daily high-speed data allowance (the Daily Quota), at up to 4G LTE or 5G where available on local networks. It resets every 24 hours, and after the Daily Quota is used, data continues at standard speed for the rest of the day. Unlimited data starts from USD 1.67 a day, which is the per-day rate of the 30-day plan.
In a February 2026 Trustpilot review, Sarky wrote: “Trip to Turkey and a Maya esim amazing coverage everywhere i went i used it for maps and calls and video calls i got unlimted internet for a small price thank you Maya”
Coverage in a specific country is not guaranteed and may vary for reasons outside our control, and no speed is guaranteed. Hotspot is included with every plan, though not promised in every country.
What happens when your route changes between Colombia, Panama and Peru?
The same eSIM stays on your phone and keeps working in any of the 165+ countries, so a new stop needs no reinstall.
Maya stays installed permanently on your phone. Each trip needs a plan, though, and every plan is a one-time purchase that ends when its days end. Auto Top-Up is optional, off by default, and buys the same plan again when the current one expires. Leave it off and the plan simply stops with no further charge.
Want to stretch the trip? Buy another plan from the Maya app. That’s the whole route-change procedure.
What do travelers say went wrong with other travel eSIMs?
Travelers report plans that stopped working or never connected once the trip got more complicated than one country. That is why a one-plan, flat-price eSIM changes the planning for a three-country route.
Across five travel eSIM providers, 348 to 393 of 934 complaints published between September 22 and October 9, 2026 were about where the plan works. In a 1-star Trustpilot review on October 9, 2026, one traveler wrote: “I couldn’t get a network connection and for me this app in Slovenia did not work and no support”
Watch for that before you buy. Check that the plan names every country on your route, and that you can install it before you fly. Check your phone is network-unlocked and eSIM-compatible at maya.net/esim-compatible-devices.
Which eSIM suits a traveler crossing Colombia, Panama and Peru?
Each provider publishes different coverage, pricing and data terms, as listed below. The right choice depends on whether you want one plan that follows the route or a plan tied to a region.
Our wedge is simple. We sell one plan for 165+ countries, so your route can change at a hostel breakfast and your connection doesn’t care. Check the allowance and refund columns against your trip before you pay for any plan.
How Maya turns three countries into one eSIM
Flip the switch and go: one eSIM, one tap, one world. Install it once, pay one flat price by trip length, and the country-by-country stores stay behind.
In a July 2026 Trustpilot review, Maya customer Trish S. wrote: “Maya is easy to use and works seamlessly between countries.”
We’re a switch, not a store. One eSIM stays on your phone, one flat price covers your trip length, and unlimited data comes with a daily high-speed allowance across 165+ countries. You pay for the days you travel. When they end, the plan ends with no further charge, unless you turned Auto Top-Up on.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use an eSIM for calls and texts in Colombia, Panama and Peru?
With a data-only plan, calling and text messaging are not included, but you can still browse the web, get directions and use other apps. Some carriers may charge international SMS fees even over Wi-Fi calling, so check with yours. Cruise coverage is a separate purchase, the Global + Cruise plan.
Do I need to install a new eSIM at each border?
No. One eSIM covers 165+ countries and is installed once, then stays permanently on your phone. Maya connects you to the best available local network as you cross.
When should I install the eSIM, before I leave or when I land?
Install before you travel. Create an account, then choose a plan, purchase it and install the eSIM. The eSIM stays on the phone, and no activation is needed on landing. If activation doesn’t complete after several minutes, confirm you have a working internet connection and retry, or contact support.
What happens when my plan’s days end?
The plan ends. Every plan is a one-time purchase, and Auto Top-Up is optional and off by default. With it off, the plan runs until it expires and stops with no further charge.
What if I need more days than I bought?
Buy another plan from the Maya app. There is no subscription, no auto-charges and no monthly fees, so you only pay for the days you add.
Is unlimited data enough for maps and video calls on the road?
All plans include a daily high-speed data allowance (the Daily Quota), at up to 4G LTE or 5G where available on local networks. It resets automatically every 24 hours, and after it’s used, data continues at standard speed for the rest of the day. Maps and video calls run on the same plan; no speed is guaranteed.
Maya is one global eSIM with unlimited data across 165+ countries, priced flat by trip length, so Colombia, Panama and Peru are one install.
