eSIM plans for Brazil

Why do you need an eSIM for Brazil?

Brazil is outside the European Union's "roam like at home" zone, so your Spanish tariff doesn't travel with you: as soon as you land in São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro, your operator applies international roaming rates that can skyrocket to several euros per megabyte. Opening Google Maps, ordering an Uber, or uploading a photo to Instagram can cost you a fortune without you even realizing it.

Until now, you had three inconvenient options: activate roaming and overpay, queue at Guarulhos airport to buy a local Brazilian SIM card (with CPF, documentation, and top-up in Portuguese), or carry a pocket WiFi that you have to return and recharge every night. An eSIM solves it in a minute: you buy it online, receive a QR code, install it before leaving home, and upon landing in Brazil, you already have data. No SIM cards, no queues, and no surprises on your bill.

How much does roaming cost in Brazil?

Roaming bundles from Spanish operators for Brazil usually cost between €6 and €15 per day, and many only include a fraction of data before throttling. In two weeks of travel, that can easily be €100-€200 just for internet. Without a contracted bundle, pay-as-you-go megabytes can cost several euros, meaning a single afternoon of phone use could cost you more than an eSIM for the entire trip. With a PuraSIM eSIM, you pay once, you know exactly how much you're spending, and you save up to 90%.

How much does an eSIM for Brazil cost?

ESIM plans for Brazil have no contracts or hidden fees. You choose the GB based on the number of days you'll be there and your usage, pay once, and you're all set. Before deciding, check out all eSIM plans for Brazil and choose the one that best suits your trip, from a short getaway to Rio to a month exploring the country.

How many GB do I need for Brazil?

It depends on how much you use your phone. For maps, messaging, and some social media, you'll need little; if you're going to share stories, watch videos, or use a hotspot, go for more GB. This table guides you based on your trip duration:

What is the best eSIM for Brazil?

The best eSIM is the one that connects to the networks with the best coverage in the country. In Brazil, the major operators are Vivo (Telefónica, the largest national coverage), Claro and TIM, as well as Algar in some regions. Our eSIM relies on these premium networks to give you 4G/LTE and 5G where available, without you having to choose an operator or configure anything. This is what it includes:

• Connection to the local network with the best coverage (Vivo, Claro, or TIM) in 4G and 5G.
• Activation in 1 minute: install the QR and connect upon arrival.
• Share data via hotspot with your laptop, tablet, or another phone.
• No contract and guaranteed: if something goes wrong, 24/7 support in Spanish.

Coverage in Brazil: city by city

• São Paulo: 5G in much of the city, solid coverage at Guarulhos Airport (GRU) and on the metro network.
• Rio de Janeiro: 4G/5G in Copacabana, Ipanema, Christ the Redeemer, and Galeão Airport (GIG); good signal on the metro.
• Brasília: was the first city with 5G in the country; excellent coverage in the center and at the airport (BSB).
• Salvador, Fortaleza, and Recife: stable 4G on the northeastern coast and in beach tourist areas.
• Foz do Iguaçu: good coverage near the waterfalls and in the triple border area.
• Manaus and Pantanal: 4G signal in Manaus and in the capitals, but limited or non-existent in the interior of the jungle and remote rural areas.

eSIM, local SIM, or pocket WiFi

A local Brazilian SIM card can be cheap for data, but it usually requires a CPF (tax ID), documentation, and managing top-ups in Portuguese, and you lose your number. Pocket WiFi provides connection for multiple devices, but you have to rent it, charge it daily, be careful not to lose it, and return it at the end. An eSIM is the ideal middle ground: you buy it from your couch, keep your WhatsApp number, don't carry anything physical, and connect as soon as you land. For most travelers, it's the most convenient and economical option.

How do you activate the eSIM for Brazil?

• Purchase your plan and receive the QR code instantly in your email.
• Install it at home with WiFi before traveling, by scanning the QR in your phone's settings.
• Upon landing in Brazil, activate the eSIM's data line.
• Connect: in seconds you'll have 4G/5G internet without touching your main SIM.

Tips for not overspending

• Deactivate roaming on your Spanish SIM to avoid accidental charges.
• Install the eSIM before leaving Spain, with WiFi and without rushing.
• Download offline maps of your cities to save data.
• Use the eSIM's hotspot to connect your laptop instead of contracting another plan.

Traveling to more destinations?

If your itinerary doesn't end in Brazil, we have plans for the entire region. Combine your trip with an eSIM for Argentina or an eSIM for Peru, or cover it all at once with the eSIM for Latin America. And if you're going around the world, check out our global plans.