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Panama City eSIM

81 Panama plans · from $4.93

Panama City puts a glass skyline, a Spanish colonial old town and a working canal within a few kilometres of each other, and it has Latin America's first metro to move between them. A travel eSIM covers the city, the canal and the rainforest half an hour away — though the San Blas islands are a different story.

Landing at Tocumen International (PTY)

Tocumen is the main hub for the region and about 30–40 minutes from the city. Metro Line 2 now reaches the airport, and ride-hailing operates from the designated area — both easier to sort with data already live.

eSIM plans that cover Panama City

Panama City is covered by every Panama plan below — there is no separate city-only eSIM to buy.

Choose a data plan

1 GB

7 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$4.93

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Unlimited

1 days· ∞ GB per $1

$5.33

2 GB

15 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$7.97

3 GB

30 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$10.62

Unlimited

3 days· ∞ GB per $1

$12.89

5 GB

30 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$15.76

Unlimited

5 days· ∞ GB per $1

$20.50

10 GB

30 days· 0.5 GB per $1

$24.29

Unlimited

7 days· ∞ GB per $1

$28.06

Unlimited

10 days· ∞ GB per $1

$39.45

20 GB

30 days· 0.6 GB per $1

$39.45

Unlimited

15 days· ∞ GB per $1

$58.39

50 GB

30 days· 0.7 GB per $1

$86.83

Unlimited

30 days· ∞ GB per $1

$115.28

20 GB

Global - Max only

60 days· 0.2 GB per $1

$126.65

100 GB

30 days· 0.7 GB per $1

$153.18

50 GB

Global - Max only

90 days· 0.2 GB per $1

$299.22

Which networks you'll be on in Panama City

Siima eSIMs for Panama ride Tigo and Claro. Coverage across the metropolitan area and the canal corridor is strong; the Darién and the outer islands are another matter.

Coverage around Panama City

Metro and the city

Coverage across both metro lines including the tunnel sections, and throughout the banking district, Casco Viejo and the Amador Causeway.

The Panama Canal

Miraflores and Agua Clara visitor centres are well covered, and the canal-side roads hold signal — useful for tracking which ship is transiting when.

Gamboa and Soberanía

The rainforest half an hour from downtown has coverage on the main roads and at the lodges, thinning on the Pipeline Road and the deeper trails.

San Blas / Guna Yala

The islands are the genuine dead zone. Coverage is minimal to none across most of the archipelago, and the 4x4 transfer over the mountains loses it too. Arrange everything before you leave the city.

How much data you need

A week in Panama is 2–4 GB. City navigation and canal-schedule checking are most of it; the islands use none because there is none.

Work it out with our data usage calculator →

Frequently asked questions

Will my eSIM work in San Blas?
Mostly no. Guna Yala has very limited coverage and many islands have none at all, including on the boat transfers between them. Confirm your booking, transport and return time before leaving Panama City.
Does a Panama eSIM cover Bocas del Toro and Boquete?
Yes — Siima plans for Panama are country-wide. Boquete and Bocas town have solid coverage; the outer islands around Bastimentos and the Baru volcano trails are patchier.
How do I set up an eSIM before arriving in Panama City?
Install it at home while you still have Wi-Fi: open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM and scan the QR code from your Siima confirmation email. Leave the line switched off until you land — the plan starts counting from first use in Panama, not from purchase.
How much data do I need for a trip to Panama City?
A week in Panama is 2–4 GB. City navigation and canal-schedule checking are most of it; the islands use none because there is none.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Panama City?
Almost always. Daily roaming passes from most home carriers run $10–15 per day, while Siima plans covering Panama City start from $4.93 for the whole trip. You also avoid per-megabyte charges if you exceed a roaming pass allowance.
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