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South America
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Features
- Coverage: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay
- Network Provider: Telefonica, Vivo, Colombia, Millicom, Otecel, Outremer, Pegaso
- Speed: 3G/4G/5G
- Tethering / Hotspot: Yes
Plan Details
Device Compatibility: Most modern smartphones are fully compatible with Blikst eSIMs. However, a few exceptions exist. Check our detailed compatibility list to confirm your device works flawlessly with our service..
Activation Policy: Enjoy automatic activation by simply scanning the QR code provided after purchase. Your eSIM will instantly activate upon your arrival at South America, ensuring immediate connectivity.
Delivery Time: Receive a confirmation email with your eSIM details right after completing your purchase. Quick and seamless delivery ensures you’re ready to go in minutes.
Description
South America overland trips are long, border-heavy, and often involve three or four countries in a single itinerary — Buenos Aires to Iguazú to Rio, or Lima to La Paz to Atacama. A Blikst South America eSIM bundles 11 countries onto one profile: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay. The network attaches to Telefónica / Movistar / Vivo or their regional affiliates (Millicom / Tigo, Otecel in Ecuador, Outremer in French Guiana, Pegaso in Mexico) at 3G / 4G / 5G speeds depending on the country.
Coverage across the continent
Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Rio, Santiago, Bogotá, Lima, Quito, and Montevideo all have strong 4G with growing 5G in the CBDs. Main highways (Argentine RN9, Brazilian BR-101 coastal, Chilean Ruta 5, Peruvian Pan-American) hold 4G through most of their length. The Patagonian steppe south of Bariloche and along Ruta 40 has long dead zones; the Atacama around San Pedro has coverage at the town and drops across the altiplano. The Amazon — whether from Manaus, Iquitos, Leticia, or Puerto Maldonado — should be treated as offline the moment you leave the urban area. The Bolivian altiplano (not included in this plan) and the Darién gap (not included) are regional hazards worth knowing. Colombia's coffee triangle, Chile's Lake District, and Uruguay's coast are well-covered.
Border behaviour
The eSIM hands off between supported carriers at country boundaries. Iguazú border (Argentina-Brazil or Argentina-Paraguay on the Triple Frontier) moves between Vivo, Telefónica Argentina, and others depending on which tower is nearest. Peru-Bolivia (Copacabana / Desaguadero) only covers the Peruvian side — Bolivia isn't in this plan. Chile-Peru at Arica / Tacna switches cleanly between Movistar Chile and Movistar Peru. The plan does not roam into Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Bolivia, Paraguay, Panama, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras, or Belize. Buy country-specific plans for those legs.
Cost vs. local SIMs or roaming
Buying a local SIM in each South American country — Claro in Brazil, Personal in Argentina, Claro or Movistar in Peru — works but burns time at every border. Passport registration varies; Brazilian SIMs require a CPF (tax ID) in some shops, which is a friction tourists often don't expect. Most North American and European carriers charge $10–$12 per day for roaming into this region. A two-week three-country trip sees a regional eSIM come in well below a stack of daily roaming fees.
Arrival across the hub airports
Install the profile on home Wi-Fi before you fly. EZE (Buenos Aires), GRU (São Paulo), GIG (Rio), SCL (Santiago), BOG (Bogotá), LIM (Lima), UIO (Quito), MVD (Montevideo), and SJO (San José) all pick up the eSIM immediately on arrival. Transit through Panama (PTY) is common on Copa Airlines itineraries — the plan won't activate there (Panama isn't in the plan) and will register when you land in your next supported country.
Local apps across the region
- Uber, Didi, Cabify, 99: Mix varies by country. Uber is strong everywhere; Didi dominates much of Mexico and Brazil; 99 is Brazilian-origin and widely used; Cabify is a Spanish alternative in several countries.
- iFood, Rappi, PedidosYa: Food delivery. iFood is Brazil's giant; Rappi covers most Spanish-speaking LATAM; PedidosYa is strong in Southern Cone.
- WhatsApp: Non-negotiable. Hostels, guides, tour operators, and shuttle services all run on WhatsApp across the continent.
- Google Maps, Waze, Maps.me: Waze is particularly useful in São Paulo and Lima traffic. Maps.me for offline use in the Amazon and the altiplano.
- Currency: Parallel / blue-market exchange rates exist in several countries (Argentina notably). XE and specific apps like "Dólar Hoy" help you know whether to pay in USD or local currency at any given moment.
Plan sizing by trip length
A one-week single-country trip works on 5 GB. A two-week classic (Buenos Aires-Iguazú-Rio, or Lima-Cusco-La Paz minus the Bolivian leg) wants 10 GB. Three-week continent-spanning trips fit 20 GB. Long-term backpackers on a six-week LATAM loop should go 50 GB, particularly if they're hot-spotting laptops from hostels.
Install at home, fly, and the profile attaches to whichever supported carrier sees your device first.
Important Information
- This eSIM plan is only compatible with iPhone, Samsung and Google devices.
- To activate this plan, you will need to provide your IMEI, EID/ICCID and preferred eSim Activation Date.
- On the specified date your eSim will be activated automatically in the USA no QR code needed.
- The plan must be purchased at least 2 days before the activation date to allow time for processing.
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eSIM FAQ
One profile bundles 11 countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay. It does not roam into Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Bolivia, Paraguay, Panama, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras or Belize, so a classic Lima to La Paz route loses connectivity on the Bolivian leg. Buy country-specific plans for those gaps.
The profile attaches to Telefónica, Movistar and Vivo or their regional affiliates, including Millicom (Tigo), Otecel in Ecuador, Outremer in French Guiana and Pegaso in Mexico. Speeds run at 3G, 4G or 5G depending on the country. Major hubs like Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Rio, Santiago, Bogotá, Lima, Quito and Montevideo have strong 4G with growing 5G in the central business districts.
Yes, one profile covers all 11 included countries and hands off between supported carriers at borders. The Chile to Peru crossing at Arica and Tacna switches cleanly between Movistar Chile and Movistar Peru, and the Iguazú frontier moves between Vivo and Telefónica Argentina depending on the nearest tower. At Peru to Bolivia, only the Peruvian side is covered, as Bolivia is not in this plan.
Right after purchase you receive a confirmation email with a QR code. Install the profile while you are on home Wi-Fi before you fly, then scan the QR code in your phone's settings to add the eSIM. Activation is automatic and the eSIM switches on when you arrive in South America. Hub airports like EZE, GRU, GIG, SCL, BOG, LIM, UIO, MVD and SJO all pick it up immediately on arrival.
Most modern smartphones work fully with Blikst eSIMs, though a few exceptions exist, so check our detailed compatibility list to confirm your device. Your phone also needs to be carrier-unlocked. On iPhone you can check eSIM support under Settings, General, About and look for an EID number; on Android the option appears in your network settings. If in doubt, check before you travel.
It depends on how far you roam. A one-week single-country trip works on 5 GB. A two-week classic such as Buenos Aires to Iguazú to Rio, or Lima to Cusco, suits about 10 GB. Three-week continent-spanning trips fit 20 GB. Long-term backpackers on a six-week LATAM loop should go for 50 GB, especially if they are hot-spotting laptops from hostels each night.
Yes, tethering and hotspot are supported, so you can share your connection with a laptop or tablet, which is handy for backpackers working from hostels. Just remember coverage is patchy in remote areas: the Patagonian steppe along Ruta 40 has long dead zones, the Atacama altiplano drops outside town, and the Amazon around Manaus, Iquitos or Puerto Maldonado should be treated as offline once you leave the urban area.
This is a data-only plan, so it does not come with a local number for traditional calls or texts. You can call and message over the internet using apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime or Telegram, and WhatsApp in particular is essential here since hostels, guides and shuttle operators all run on it. Because the eSIM is a separate digital line, your physical home SIM and number can stay in the phone.