5 GB Internet in Panama - 30 Days
How to Use Your 5 GB eSIM in Panama
Purchase & Receive Your QR Code
The moment you buy your Panama 5 GB plan, your QR code lands in your inbox and dashboard.
Install the eSIM
Go to Settings → Mobile Data → Add eSIM and scan the QR code. Stay on Wi-Fi while you install.
Activate & Connect
Switch on the eSIM Panama data plan in your settings - it'll connect to the network automatically. Already abroad? Turn on Data Roaming.
You're Online!
You've got 5 GB of data for 30 days in Panama. Keep your primary SIM switched on if you still need calls and SMS.
Important Notes
- •Install your Panama eSIM before your trip, while you still have Wi-Fi.
- •Your device must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked.
- •Each QR code can only be scanned once - don't delete the eSIM after installing it.
Panama eSIM - Frequently Asked Questions
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Why Travelers Choose an eSIM for Panama
Flying into Tocumen (PTY) for the Panama Canal Miraflores locks and Casco Viejo UNESCO old town, Bocas del Toro (BOC) for Caribbean-side island-hopping, or San Blas for the Guna Yala comarca archipelago? A Panama eSIM connects to +Móvil (Más Móvil), Claro Panama or Tigo the moment your plane lands — no Tocumen arrivals kiosk queue, no cédula-linked SIM paperwork. Activate a plan in two minutes, scan the QR code, and you're online for Uber rides in Panama City, Canal-visitor-center entry scans, Bocas del Toro ferry bookings, or San Blas boat-tour coordination. Choose a 7-day plan for a Panama City + Canal + Casco Viejo weekend, a 30-day plan for a full Panama circuit including Bocas, Boquete coffee country and San Blas, or Panama eSIM unlimited data for longer Central America digital-nomad stays.
eSIM vs +Móvil Tourist SIM — Which Works Best for Panama Travel?
+Móvil (Más Móvil), Claro Panama and Tigo sell tourist SIMs at Tocumen Airport, but activation needs passport + tourist form. A Panama travel eSIM activates before you land, and works cleanly for the common Panama + Colombia or Panama + Costa Rica two-country regional trips on a regional Latin America plan.
| eSIM | +Móvil Tourist SIM | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | ≈ 2 minutes (QR scan pre-flight) | 15–30 minutes (PTY kiosk) |
| Paperwork | none | passport + tourist form |
| Cost | from ~$1.35/day | PAB 5–20 (USD-pegged) tourist pack |
| Coverage | Más Móvil / Claro PA 4G/5G | same carriers |
| Cross-border | LatAm regional eSIM option | Panama only — roaming at borders |
Panama eSIM FAQ — Canal Coverage, +Móvil Support & Central America Travel
Which is the best eSIM for Panama?
The best eSIM for Panama depends on your itinerary — a 7-day plan fits a Panama City + Canal + Casco Viejo weekend, a 30-day plan covers a full Panama circuit including Bocas del Toro Caribbean islands, Boquete coffee country, San Blas (Guna Yala) and David, and Panama eSIM unlimited data suits longer Central America digital-nomad or retirement-scouting stays. Our Panama eSIMs run on +Móvil and Claro Panama, with dense 4G/5G in Panama City and reliable 4G on the main Pan-American Highway.
Is a prepaid Panama eSIM card available for tourists?
Yes — a prepaid Panama eSIM card arrives as a QR code within minutes of online purchase. Install it on your iPhone, Pixel or Samsung before boarding, and activate on arrival at Tocumen International (PTY). No +Móvil shop visit, no cédula paperwork, and your home SIM stays live for OTP codes while the eSIM handles Panamanian data.
Does a Panama eSIM work at Bocas del Toro and San Blas?
Yes — +Móvil and Claro Panama both have 4G at Bocas del Toro main islands (Isla Colón, Isla Carenero, Isla Bastimentos main points) and around the San Blas (Guna Yala) gateway in Cartí. Expect signal drops on deeper San Blas outer-island cays and in dense Bocas jungle interiors, but every main ferry dock, town and highway point has reliable 4G. Boquete coffee farms and David city have solid coverage too.