Bocas del Toro eSIM Data Plans
3 GB / 30 days
$13.40
Why travellers choose AeroSims
QR code by email in seconds
Validity starts on arrival, not at purchase
Connects to local partner networks
Need more? Buy another plan anytime
All plans & prices
| Plan | Validity (days) | Price (USD) | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 GB | 30 | $13.40 | $4.47 |
| 5 GB | 30 | $21.02 | $4.20 |
| 10 GB | 30 | $38.36 | $3.84 |
| 20 GB | 30 | $75.90 | $3.80 |
Delivered in secondsNo passport, no SIM swap24/7 support
Network & coverage
Stay connected in Bocas del Toro
Your eSIM runs on movistar across Bocas del Toro, and it keeps working across Panama.
Where you will use it
Isla Colón and Bocas TownBastimentosthe surf beachesthe water taxis between islands
movistar
4G coverage across Bocas del Toro and on through Panama.
Choose your data
The plan that fits your trip
Fixed data, one payment — pick the size that matches how you travel in Bocas del Toro.
A week on the islands
smallest planWater taxis daily, hostel Wi-Fi in the evening.
Surf trip
one step upBeaches away from town with no coverage.
MOST CHOSEN
Two weeks
a larger planBocas plus the Panamanian mainland.
Backpacking route
unlimited fits betterOverland from the north.
Traveller's guide
Staying connected in Bocas del Toro
A weak connection does not just feel slow — it wastes your plan. Pages half-load and reload, uploads restart, apps retry in the background. Sitting on a solid network is part of what makes a fixed plan last the whole trip.
In Bocas del Toro the biggest single draw is the water taxis and the outer islands, where you are off Wi-Fi for most of the day. Download the offline map before you fly and let the eSIM handle live traffic only.
Bocas is a group of islands connected only by boat, and hostel Wi-Fi is famously slow — the phone is usually the faster connection, not the backup.
What's included
Everything you need in Bocas del Toro
One price, no meter
Bought once, and the trip carries no further cost.
Nothing burns before you land
Install it the day you book — it stays dormant until it first connects.
Need more? Buy another
No top-ups — a second package arrives by email and installs alongside the first.
No counter, no queue
Nothing to collect at BOC.
Instant delivery
Your QR code arrives by email in seconds — no shipping, no wait.
Ready for local apps
Works with WhatsApp and Google Maps and everything else you use.
Device support
Works on your phone
Almost every phone from the last few years supports eSIM. Not sure? Dial *#06# — if an EID number appears, you're good to go.
iPhone
iPhone XS, XR and every model since.
Samsung Galaxy
Galaxy S20 and newer, Z Flip / Z Fold, Note 20.
Google Pixel
Pixel 3 and newer.
Other Android
Most modern flagships from Motorola, OnePlus, Oppo and more.
Why eSIM
AeroSims vs a local SIM vs roaming in Bocas del Toro
| AeroSims eSIM | SIM at BOC | Roaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready when you land | After the queue | ||
| Passport / ID needed | None | Often required | None |
| Price known before you fly | Rarely | ||
| Keep your own number | |||
| Works across the rest of Panama |
How it works
Connected in 3 simple steps
1
Whenever you like
Scan the QR code at home over Wi-Fi. Nothing is used up.
2
On landing at BOC
Turn off flight mode.
3
Turn on data roaming
The step most people forget. Your home SIM stays in the phone for bank codes, with its data switched off.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Will the Bocas del Toro eSIM work on my phone?
Any eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked handset — iPhone XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Pixel 3 and newer. Dial *#06#; an EID number means yes.
How fast is the data in Bocas del Toro?
4G where the local network provides it. Speed varies by area and time of day, as it does for everyone on the same network.
Do I need a passport or registration?
No. That requirement applies to physical SIM cards bought locally, not to this eSIM.
When does my plan start?
On the first connection to a local network — when you switch off flight mode at BOC. Not when you pay.
What happens when my data runs out?
Your connection simply pauses — no surprise bills, ever. To keep going, buy another package for the same destination. If that happens often, the unlimited plan is the cheaper answer.
Can I add data to an eSIM I already have?
Not on a data package — the amount of data is fixed, so nothing is added to an eSIM that is already running. If you need more, another package for the same destination arrives by email and installs alongside the eSIM you already have. Our unlimited plans work differently: those can be extended by extra days while they are still active.
Can I keep my normal number for calls and texts?
Yes. Keep the home line active for SMS codes with its data off, and let the eSIM carry the data.
Can I use it as a mobile hotspot in Bocas del Toro?
Yes. Bear in mind a second device draws from the same plan.
Does it work outside Bocas del Toro?
Yes — it is a Panama-wide plan.
Staying longer than a week?
Unlimited is billed per day and the daily rate falls the longer you stay — same networks, no counting.
Ready to explore Bocas del Toro?
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