The Dufresnes

Planning a trip across South America? Whether it's Peru to Bolivia, Colombia to Ecuador, or a long backpacking loop, the best way to stay connected across borders is the Holafly Latin America regional eSIM — one plan, 18 destinations, unlimited data, switching networks automatically as you cross. For longer trips (think 50+ days), there's a cheaper option most travelers miss, and we cover it below. With code THEDUFRESNES you save 5% on eSIMs and up to 26% on Plans.

Code THEDUFRESNES = 5% off the Latin America eSIM, up to 26% off Holafly Plans. 👉 Get connected for South America · New to Holafly? Our complete Holafly guide.

Honest note: we lived seven years in Costa Rica and traveled Central America (Nicaragua, Panama) and Mexico — but we haven't personally traveled South America (the continent). So the South America specifics here are researched guidance; our firsthand Holafly experience is from Central America, Mexico, and beyond. We'll keep it clearly separated.

Quick answer: Latin America eSIM pricing (with THEDUFRESNES)

The Holafly Latin America regional eSIM covers 18 destinations on unlimited data. It's priced above Holafly's standard single-country ladder (a regional plan covering the continent), 5% off with the code:

Duration	Price	With THEDUFRESNES
3 days	$19.90	$18.91
5 days	$30.90	$29.36
7 days	$39.50	$37.53
10 days	$50.50	$47.98
15 days	$60.90	$57.86
30 days	$97.90	$93.01
50 days	$147.50	$140.13 ($2.95/day)

(Verified August 2026 at checkout — confirm the live price before buying.) You can choose any length from 1 to 90 days, not just the tiers shown — so a 50-day, 45-day, or 60-day plan is available directly.

Trip longer than ~45 days? A Plan is cheaper (read this)

Here's the money-saving insight most travelers miss. Once your Latin America trip runs past about 45–50 days, Holafly Plans Unlimited works out cheaper than the regional eSIM — and gives you more:

• 50-day Latin America eSIM: $140.13 with the code
• Two months of Holafly Plans Unlimited: $58.41/month with the code = $116.82 — and you cancel when your trip ends

That's roughly $23 cheaper, and Plans Unlimited adds unlimited hotspot (vs ~1 GB/day sharing on the regional eSIM) and covers 160+ destinations (vs 18) — useful if your trip touches anywhere beyond Latin America.

The one honest catch: Plans is a subscription, so this only saves you money if you remember to cancel after your trip. Set a reminder for your return date. Cancel anytime from your Holafly dashboard, and the eSIM drops to Always On (1 GB/month free backup) while installed. If you'd rather not manage a subscription, the 50-day eSIM is the simpler, fixed-price choice — you're paying about $23 for that simplicity.

(Note: Holafly's quarterly Plan is cheaper per month but bills three months upfront, so for a ~50-day trip the month-to-month route above is the better fit unless your trip stretches toward three months.)

Holafly Plans with THEDUFRESNES:

• Monthly Unlimited: $64.90 → $58.41 (10% off)
• Quarterly Unlimited: ~$52.79/month (up to 20% off — for trips nearer 3 months)
• Annual Unlimited: ~$595/year (up to 26% off — for frequent travelers)

Compare in our Holafly Plans guide.

What the Latin America eSIM covers

One eSIM, unlimited data, 18 destinations:

• South America: Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Uruguay, Bolivia, Paraguay
• Central America & Caribbean: Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Belize, Puerto Rico
• North America: Mexico

Cross a border and it connects to the strongest local network automatically — no new eSIM, no settings to change.

Why a regional eSIM makes sense in South America

South America is one of the strongest cases for a regional eSIM rather than one-per-country:

• Border crossings are constant. Overland routes almost always span multiple countries — a single-country eSIM stops working the moment you cross.
• Local SIM registration is a hassle. Several countries require passport registration to activate a local SIM, often only in Spanish or Portuguese. The eSIM skips all of it.
• You avoid the store and the markup. Buy before you fly; arrive connected.
• Remote stretches. On Andes, Patagonia, or Amazon routes, having data ready the moment there's coverage matters.

Coverage by country (research guide)

• Colombia — excellent urban coverage in Bogotá, Medellín, Cartagena; good in tourist areas. An accessible first South American destination.
• Brazil — vast and data-heavy (huge cities, long distances); unlimited data earns its keep.
• Peru — the Lima–Cusco–Machu Picchu route is the classic; good coverage in Lima and Cusco, thinner in the Sacred Valley and on the Inca Trail.
• Argentina & Chile — strong in Buenos Aires and Santiago; Patagonia is spectacular but remote, and the plan covers both countries so border crossings there are seamless.

As with any SIM, expect weak or no signal in the truly remote interior (high Andes, Atacama, deep Amazon) — download offline maps.

Setup (before you fly)

1. Buy at Holafly, choose the Latin America eSIM (or a Plan for 45+ day trips), enter THEDUFRESNES.
2. Install from the QR code at home on WiFi — don't activate yet.
3. Download offline maps for each leg of your route.
4. On arrival, turn off airplane mode, select the Holafly line, switch on data roaming — connected in about 30 seconds.
5. Home SIM stays active for calls/2FA; Always On gives 1 GB/month free backup across 150+ destinations.

FAQ

How much is a 50-day Latin America eSIM? $147.50, or $140.13 with code THEDUFRESNES ($2.95/day) — unlimited data across 18 destinations. For trips this long, two months of Holafly Plans Unlimited ($116.82 with the code, cancel after) is a bit cheaper and adds unlimited hotspot.

What's the cheapest option for a long South America trip? Past ~45–50 days, Holafly Plans Unlimited (month-to-month, cancelled after your trip) beats the regional eSIM on price and adds unlimited hotspot plus 160+ destinations. For shorter trips, the regional eSIM is simplest.

Does one eSIM cover all of South America? The Latin America regional eSIM covers 18 destinations including the main South American countries, with automatic network switching across borders.

Is it cheaper to buy one country? For a trip to a single country, a single-country eSIM on the standard ladder is cheaper. The regional plan is for multi-country trips.

Can I share data? The regional eSIM shares about 1 GB/day; for unlimited hotspot, use Plans Unlimited.

Does the code work from Latin America or Spain? Yes — THEDUFRESNES works at Holafly's checkout from any country, in any currency.

Get connected for South America

Code: THEDUFRESNES

• Two weeks, multiple countries: $60.90 → $57.86
• 30 days: $97.90 → $93.01
• 50 days: $147.50 → $140.13 — or 2 months of Plans Unlimited ($116.82, cancel after) for less + unlimited hotspot
• Long-haul / nomad: Plans Unlimited, up to 26% off annually

👉 Get Holafly for South America with THEDUFRESNES

One eSIM for the continent, offline maps downloaded, every border handled automatically — that's how you stay connected across South America.

More from The Dufresnes: YouTube · thedufresnestravel.com · See our Holafly Plans guide and Spanish eSIM para Sudamérica.

We are Official Holafly Ambassadors. All opinions are our own. South America destination details are provided as a research guide; our firsthand Holafly experience is from Central America, Mexico, and our other travels.