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Buy Peru SIM Card Online and Pickup at Arequipa Rodríguez Ballón Airport
If you're planning to travel to Peru and arriving at Arequipa Rodríguez Ballón Airport you might be able to buy a SIM card online in advanced and pick it up at AQP airport (subject to availability). You can also buy a Peru eSIM online if it's compatible with your phone.

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Buy Peru SIM Card on Arrival at Arequipa Rodríguez Ballón Airport
Below are the details on the best sim card and data plans that you can buy when you arrive in Arequipa Rodríguez Ballón Airport. We provide information on different mobile providers in Peru, location in AQP airport, mobile plans for tourist and their prices.

Claro

• Location: Kiosk in the arrival hall of Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP).
• Hours: Typically around 06:00–22:00, matching airport operations.
• Estimated Price: SIM ~S/. 5 (~US$1.35), starter data pack (~10.5 GB + unlimited calls/SMS/WhatsApp) ~S/. 30 (~US$8).
• Payment Method: Cash (Peruvian soles) and credit/debit cards at airport kiosks.

Movistar

• Location: Official counter/kiosk in airport arrival hall.
• Hours: Approximately 06:00–22:00 daily.
• Estimated Price: SIM ~S/. 5 (~US$1.35), basic data top‑up ~S/. 20 (~US$5.3) for ~2–3 GB.
• Payment Method: Cash and credit/debit cards accepted.

Entel

• Location: Airport kiosk or official reseller in arrival area.
• Hours: Roughly 06:00–22:00 in line with airport operating hours.
• Estimated Price: SIM cost S/. 5, tourist plan S/. 29 (~US$7.7) including ~12 GB + unlimited social apps/calls/SMS for 30 days.
• Payment Method: Cash and cards at kiosk.

Bitel

• Location: Sold via airport kiosks or convenience stores in terminal.
• Hours: Around 06:00–22:00.
• Estimated Price: SIM ~S/. 10 (~US$2.6) with 1.5 GB; tourist top‑up S/. 20 (~US$5.3) gives 7 GB + unlimited calls/text for 30 days.
• Payment Method: Cash and cards accepted.

Need more info? Visit Arequipa Rodríguez Ballón Airport website map page to find specific location or contact AQP airport customer service at this phone number or email: +51 54 344 834

SIM Card Registration & Activation Process for Tourists in Peru

Tourists in Peru must present a valid passport to register a SIM card, ensuring identity verification in compliance with national regulations. Registration is typically done at the point of sale, where the vendor scans the passport and may input personal details into a secure system. Physical presence is required, and the process is generally quick. Activation is often immediate. These measures are mandated by Peru’s telecom authority to enhance user traceability, prevent misuse, and support national security and regulatory enforcement efforts.

eSIM Card for Arequipa, Peru

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