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Brazil eSIM
5 data plans · from £9.90 · instant QR code by email
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Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
5 data plans · from £9.90 · instant QR code by email
Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
10 GB
30 days
Streaming, tethering and heavy use
£22.20
£2.13/GB
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Connects automatically to the strongest signal across Claro, TIM.
Setup
It takes about a minute. Tap the install link we email you, leave the line switched off, then switch it on when you land — and you're online.
On iPhone (iOS)
On Android
Brazil: 9 plans, from 3 to 50 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 30 days. 9 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.
6 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on Claro, TIM.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure — the plan list above this section is the same data.
No regional bundle includes Brazil cover — a single-country plan is the only option here, and it is usually the cheaper one anyway.
A Brazil travel eSIM is a digital SIM that downloads straight to your phone — no plastic card, no queuing at an airport counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (the QR code is in there too), and your phone adds a second line alongside your normal SIM. It stays dormant until your trip begins, then connects automatically to Claro, TIM on 5G where available, LTE everywhere else. Your normal number carries on working for calls and texts while the eSIM handles the data.
Maps, messaging and taxi apps use very little data — roughly 300–500 MB a day. If you add photos, social media and the occasional video, expect to use closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip, a 5 GB plan is usually plenty; for two weeks, tethering, or heavy use, opt for 10 GB or more, or choose a top-up plan you can reload as you go. Brazil plans start at £9.90 across 5 sizes, with the per-GB price clearly shown so you can easily spot the best value.
Yes. A Brazil travel eSIM is a local data plan rather than international roaming — you pay the price you saw online, and there are no per-megabyte charges from your home network provider. Set the eSIM as your mobile data line, switch data roaming off on your normal SIM, and nothing unexpected turns up on your next bill. Full refund at any time before installation, so buying ahead costs you nothing.
Feijoada
Hearty black bean and pork stew, traditionally served with rice, farofa, and orange slices.
Everywhere, typically on Wednesdays and Saturdays
Pão de Queijo
Baked cheese bread rolls made from cassava flour, naturally gluten-free.
Minas Gerais and bakeries nationwide
Churrasco
Traditional Brazilian barbecue featuring endless cuts of meat served tableside.
Churrascarias in Rio Grande do Sul and major cities
Brazil connectivity guide
Brazil has good mobile coverage across its populated coast and interior cities, and one administrative obstacle that makes buying a local SIM genuinely difficult for visitors: most prepaid registrations require a CPF, the Brazilian taxpayer number, which a tourist does not have. That single fact is why travel eSIMs matter more here than in most of South America. This guide covers the CPF problem, which networks you get, where the Amazon and the interior lose signal, and what a Brazilian trip consumes.
Read the full Brazil guide →Moqueca
Fragrant seafood stew cooked in coconut milk, palm oil (dendê), and tomatoes.
Bahia and Espírito Santo
Açaí na Tigela
Thick, frozen açaí berry puree topped with granola, banana, and guaraná syrup.
Amazon region and juice bars everywhere
Coxinha
Teardrop-shaped, deep-fried croquettes filled with shredded chicken and catupiry cheese.
Lanchonetes (snack bars) across the country
Brigadeiro
Rich chocolate fudge balls rolled in chocolate sprinkles.
Bakeries and cafes everywhere
Acarajé
Deep-fried black-eyed pea dough stuffed with vatapá (shrimp paste) and salad.
Street stalls in Salvador, Bahia
Pastel
Thin-crust, deep-fried pastry envelopes stuffed with meat, cheese, or palm hearts.
Street markets in São Paulo
Tapioca
Cassava starch pancakes folded in half with sweet or savory fillings.
Northeast Brazil and street food carts
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro
Iconic Art Deco statue offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city.
2-3 hours · book ahead
Sugarloaf MountainRio de Janeiro
Cable car ride to a granite peak with sweeping vistas of the bay and beaches.
3-4 hours · book ahead
Iguazu FallsFoz do Iguaçu
One of the most awe-inspiring waterfall systems on the planet.
1-2 days
Amazon Theatre (Teatro Amazonas)Manaus
Opulent Belle Époque opera house situated in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.
1-2 hours · book ahead
PelourinhoSalvador
Historic colonial center rich in Afro-Brazilian culture, music, and colorful architecture.
Half day
Ibirapuera ParkSão Paulo
Massive urban park featuring striking Oscar Niemeyer architecture and top museums.
Half day
Lençóis Maranhenses National ParkBarreirinhas
Surreal landscape of rolling white sand dunes interspersed with crystal-clear blue lagoons.
1-2 days · book ahead
Copacabana BeachRio de Janeiro
World-famous vibrant city beach perfect for people-watching and caipirinhas.
Half day
InhotimBrumadinho
Spectacular open-air contemporary art museum set within a massive botanical garden.
1-2 days · book ahead
PantanalCuiabá
The world's largest tropical wetland and the best place in the Americas for wildlife spotting.
3-4 days · book ahead
Domestic Flights
Operated by Latam, Gol, and Azul between major cities and regional hubs.
$50-150
Intercity Buses
Comfortable coach networks with varying classes, up to lie-flat beds (leito).
$20-60
Metro
Subway systems available in major cities like Rio and São Paulo.
$1
Ride-Hailing
App-based rides requested from your smartphone.
$3-10
Ride-hailing
Uber, 99
Highly recommended over regular taxis for safety and price transparency. 99 is a popular local alternative to Uber.
Paying for things
Basics
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Major closures, transport runs on Sunday schedules. |
| Tiradentes Day | April 21 | Minor closures. |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Widespread closures of businesses and attractions. |
| Independence Day | September 7 | Parades and minor closures. |
| Our Lady of Aparecida | October 12 | National holiday, minor closures. |
| All Souls' Day | November 2 | Minor closures. |
| Republic Day | November 15 | Minor closures. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Major closures. |
Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.