A Tikal Mobile travel eSIM for Guatemala starts at $5.00 for 1 GB over 7 days. The product page lists the speed as 4G. Plans run from 7 to 30 days, and an unlimited option is sold separately. Coverage is Guatemala.
Key facts
| Country | Guatemala |
| Network | Tikal Mobile |
| Speed | 4G (published on the product page; subject to carrier Fair Usage Policy) |
| From | $5.00 for 1 GB / 7 days |
| Validity | 7, 15, or 30 days |
| Install | QR code, before you fly |
What a Tikal Mobile eSIM costs
The cheapest published plan on the Guatemala travel eSIM is $5.00 for 1 GB valid 7 days. A 2 GB / 15 day plan is $9.00, a 3 GB / 30 day plan is $12.60, and a 5 GB / 30 day plan is $18.70. Larger buckets go up to 20 GB for 30 days at $39.10. Unlimited data is listed separately on the same product, from $19.50 for 3 days. Buy the size that matches the trip, not a larger plan “just in case”.
Network
The plan is sold under the operator name Tikal Mobile and the supported country is Guatemala. The product page publishes the speed as 4G. That is the figure to plan around. It is not a 5G product, and speed on the ground still depends on the mast, the handset, and the carrier Fair Usage Policy. Guatemala is covered as one country on this plan, including Guatemala City, Antigua, Lake Atitlán, and Flores for Tikal. Signal thins out on the highland roads between towns and inside the jungle parks, so download offline maps and your shuttle details before a long transfer. It does not cover Mexico, Belize, Honduras, or El Salvador. The crossings at La Mesilla and El Ceibo need a separate plan.
How much data you actually need
Maps, chat, and boarding passes sit inside 1 GB for a short stay. Photos and short video push a week toward 3 GB, and uploading volcano-hike tracks on the Acatenango overnight is heavier than reading maps. A month of hotel Wi-Fi plus mobile backup is the 5 GB or 10 GB / 30 day plan. Hotspot use burns the allowance faster than the phone alone.
Unlimited data
Unlimited plans are listed on the same product page, from $19.50 for 3 days, $31.00 for 5 days, $39.00 for 7 days, $46.50 for 10 days, $63.00 for 15 days and $99.00 for 30 days. Unlimited still sits under a Fair Usage Policy, so a hotspot left on all day can be slowed. For a five-day trip the $31.00 unlimited plan costs more than 20 GB for 30 days at $39.10 only if you stay a month, so read the two together before you pick.
Dual SIM
Keep your home SIM for calls and bank texts. Turn on data roaming only for the Tikal Mobile line. iPhone: Settings, Mobile Data, pick the travel line. Android: Settings, Network, SIMs, set mobile data to the travel eSIM. Do this before you leave the airport Wi-Fi.
Arrival and transit
Most visitors land at La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City, about forty minutes from Antigua. Install the eSIM on hotel or home Wi-Fi before the flight, then switch the data line on after you clear arrivals. You do not need a local shop or a passport photo for this plan.
Install
- Buy the plan and open the QR code in the order email while you still have Wi-Fi.
- On the phone, add an eSIM and scan that code. Label the line “Guatemala”.
- After landing, set mobile data to that line and leave your home number on for texts.
Phone compatibility
The phone must be carrier-unlocked and eSIM-capable. iPhone XS and later, and recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models, qualify. A locked handset will not take the QR code. Check the lock status with your home carrier before you pay.
FAQ
Q1: How much is the cheapest Guatemala eSIM?
$5.00 for 1 GB, valid 7 days, on the Tikal Mobile plan.
Q2: Which operator is on the plan?
Tikal Mobile. The supported country is Guatemala.
Q3: Does it include calls and SMS?
No. It is a data plan. Keep your home SIM for calls and one-time passwords.
Q4: Is it 5G?
No. The product page lists the speed as 4G, not 5G. Real speed still depends on coverage and the Fair Usage Policy.
Q5: Can I install it after I land?
Yes, if you can reach Wi-Fi. Installing before the flight is simpler, because the QR download needs a connection.
Q6: Will it work outside Guatemala?
No. This plan is for Guatemala. Buy a separate plan if the trip continues into Mexico, Belize, Honduras, or El Salvador.
Q7: Is there an unlimited option?
Yes. Unlimited plans are listed separately on the same product page, from $19.50 for 3 days.
Q8: Can I share it as a hotspot?
Yes, within the data allowance. Hotspot traffic counts against the same gigabytes, and heavy sharing can hit the Fair Usage Policy.
Q9: What if the QR code fails?
Use the manual activation code in the same email. The phone still has to be unlocked.
Q10: When were these prices checked?
October 2026, against the published variation prices on travelydata.com.
Bottom line
For a week in Guatemala, the $5.00 / 1 GB Tikal Mobile plan is the one to start with. Step up to 3 GB or 5 GB if you will be on the road most of the day. The published speed is 4G, and unlimited is available separately from $19.50.
Prices and coverage verified on travelydata.com, October 2026.
