Mexico City eSIM

Which eSIM should I buy for Mexico City?

Choose the AloOui Mexico eSIM. It starts at $6.24 for 1GB over 7 days and runs on Telcel and Movistar (up to 4G) and AT&T Mexico (up to 5G). Install it before you fly and you're online the moment you land at Mexico City International Airport (MEX). The same eSIM works across Mexico, so Cancún, Oaxaca and the Pacific coast are included.

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Arriving at Mexico City Airport (MEX)

Benito Juárez International (MEX) is close to the city. Uber and DiDi pick up from marked zones, and official prepaid taxis (taxi autorizado) sell fixed fares from booths inside the terminal. Metrobús Line 4 runs from both terminals to the Centro Histórico, and Metro Line 5 stops at Terminal Aérea. Some flights use the newer Felipe Ángeles Airport (NLU) north of the city.

Data tip: turn on AloOui before you reach immigration so you can book your ride and share your trip with someone as soon as you land.

Getting around Mexico City

• Metro and Metrobús: cheap and fast, paid with the integrated mobility card (Tarjeta de Movilidad Integrada)
• Uber and DiDi: the easiest way to cross the city, especially at night
• Traffic: journeys can take much longer at rush hour, so check live traffic before you set off
• Altitude: the city sits at around 2,240 metres, so take it easy on your first day

Where you'll use your data in Mexico City

• Centro Histórico: the Zócalo, Templo Mayor and the Palacio de Bellas Artes
• Roma and Condesa: tree-lined streets, cafés, taquerías and nightlife
• Coyoacán: the Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul), where timed tickets sell out in advance
• Polanco and Chapultepec: the National Museum of Anthropology, Chapultepec Castle and Museo Soumaya

Day of the Dead and big events

In early November, Día de Muertos fills the city with altars, marigolds and a huge parade along Reforma. The Mexican Grand Prix races at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, and lucha libre shows run every week at Arena México.

Data tip: book Frida Kahlo Museum and event tickets on your phone in advance, and keep a little cash for street food and markets, which don't always take cards.

Day trips from Mexico City

The pyramids of Teotihuacán are about an hour north-east, best visited early. Ride a colourful trajinera along the canals of Xochimilco, or take a bus to Puebla for mole and Talavera pottery. Heading south or to the beach? See our Oaxaca and Cancún guides.

Set up in 2 minutes

Install the emailed QR code over Wi-Fi before you fly, then turn on AloOui and data roaming when you land. Your plan starts when you connect in Mexico, not when you install. It covers all of Mexico, from Mexico City to Cancún. Contact our support team through the AloOui Help Center.

Mexico City eSIM FAQs

Does my eSIM work as soon as I land at Mexico City airport?

Yes. Turn it on when you land and you connect to Telcel, Movistar or AT&T Mexico straight away.

Which networks does it use in Mexico?

Telcel and Movistar Mexico with up to 4G, and AT&T Mexico with up to 5G where available.

Which plan is best for a long weekend in Mexico City?

Unlimited Essential for 3 days ($17.92) covers maps, Uber and bookings without counting data.

Will it work at Teotihuacán and Xochimilco?

Yes. It works across the Mexico City area and the rest of the country.

Does it include a Mexican phone number?

No. Your eSIM is data-only, so you call and message through WhatsApp, FaceTime and other apps.