eSIM for Cancún
Your days start when you land, not when you pay
- Installs in minutes
- Keep your number
- Share data with other devices (hotspot)
- No roaming fees
- Secure payment with Stripe
Cancún is the gateway to the Yucatán, not just a hotel strip. Most visitors are moving — down to Tulum, out to a cenote, across to Isla Mujeres — and the buses, colectivos and ferries that make that possible are coordinated almost entirely through a phone.
Expect to use it for ride-hailing and bus times along the coast, for booking cenote and ruins entry before you arrive, and for maps on stretches of highway where the next town is a long way off. The same eSIM works across Mexico.
This is an eSIM for Mexico. It works everywhere in the country, Cancún included — there is no Cancún-only plan, and you would not want one. See all Mexico plans
Cancún data plans
5 plansEvery plan, every price, in one place. GB (gigabytes) is the amount of mobile data in the plan. Pick the size you want and check out.
Not sure how much data you need?Answer 3 quick questions and we'll point you to the exact plan.
Your days start when you land, not when you pay. Validity begins the moment the eSIM connects to a network in Cancún — install it at home without losing a single day.
Up to 5 of the same plan in one payment.
What you get with VamosData eSIM
- Data only
use your favourite apps with a fast, reliable connection - Hotspot & tetheringshare your data with a laptop or other devices
- No hidden feesthe price you see is all you pay, no roaming surcharges
- Top-up availableadd more data without buying a new eSIM
Cancún eSIM coverage
2 local networks- Telcel3G/4G/5G
- AT&T3G/4G/5G
Top speed each local network supports — actual speed varies with coverage and location.
How to install your Cancún eSIM
- 1Buy your plan and receive the QR code by email instantly.You also have it in your user area.
- 2Install before you flyOn your phone go to Settings → Mobile Data → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
- 3Turn on data roaming on your eSIM when you arrive in Cancún. It is just a phone setting and costs nothing extra: your plan already covers it.
Elsewhere in Mexico
Travel guides for Cancún
Practical guides from our blog about staying connected in Cancún.
FAQs for your travel eSIM
Is this eSIM only for Cancún?
No. It is an eSIM for Mexico, and it works across the whole country, Cancún included. That is deliberate: plans are sold per country, so you stay connected when you leave Cancún instead of losing data at the edge of town.
Will my phone work with the Cancún eSIM?
Any eSIM-compatible phone bought in the last few years (iPhone XS or newer, Pixel 3 or newer, recent Samsung Galaxy, etc.) works with our Cancún travel eSIM. Use our compatibility checker if you are unsure.
When does the Cancún eSIM start counting?
Validity starts the moment your travel eSIM connects to a network in Cancún, not when you buy it. You can install it before your trip without losing days.
Do I keep my regular number while using the Cancún eSIM?
Yes. Your physical SIM stays active for calls and SMS on your normal number. The Cancún eSIM only handles mobile data, so WhatsApp, maps and apps all run on your eSIM data.
Can I tether or use a hotspot in Cancún?
Yes, every Cancún eSIM plan allows tethering and personal hotspot, so you can share your eSIM data with a laptop or another device.
What happens if I run out of eSIM data in Cancún?
Top it up from your account: open the eSIM and tap Top up. The extra data is added to the same eSIM — no new QR to scan and no shop to visit. If your plan doesn't support top-ups or has already expired, buy a new Cancún plan instead.
Is the Cancún eSIM refundable?
If you haven't installed your eSIM (installing means scanning the QR) or activated it, and the plan hasn't expired, we refund it in full: contact support with your order number. Once it is installed or activated it can't be refunded because you changed your mind — but if it isn't working, contact us and we'll sort it out.