Is Porto de Galinhas well covered?

The village and beachfront have solid 4G. Out on the natural pools by jangada raft or along the buggy trails to Maracaípe, signal grows patchy, so agree pickup times before heading out.

Do Recife and Olinda share good coverage?

Both do — strong 4G and 5G across Recife's centre, Boa Viagem and Olinda's historic hills, roaming on Vivo, Claro or TIM. It's ideal for navigating the bridges and calling rides.

Pernambuco eSIM.

Name: Pernambuco travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Recife's bridges, colonial Olinda, Porto de Galinhas reefs and far-flung Fernando de Noronha — coastal Pernambuco.

from $6.97/day · unlimited dataAll of Brazil →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 30 days$10.46$1.05/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 30 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 30 days) · 10-day trip$10.46

Good to know in Pernambuco

On Fernando de Noronha mobile coverage is limited and often overloaded — it's the same national plan but don't expect fast data, so download dive sites and tide tables before flying over from Recife.

Best time to visit Pernambuco

September to March offers the sunniest, driest coast and clearest seas for Porto de Galinhas and Noronha snorkelling; June's São João festivals in Caruaru are a highlight despite the rain.

Two simple ways to buy

Pernambuco eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Pernambuco eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Pernambuco — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Pernambuco?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Pernambuco eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Pernambuco are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Pernambuco eSIM: your local data guide.

Pernambuco runs from Recife's canal-crossed centre and Olinda's brightly painted hills to the natural pools of Porto de Galinhas and, far offshore, the diving paradise of Fernando de Noronha. A Pernambuco eSIM helps you book jangada raft rides, check Noronha's park permits and find the frevo and maracatu shows during Carnival.

One eSIM for Pernambuco and all of Brazil. It's the national Brazil eSIM — from $6.97/day with unlimited data, working the same in Pernambuco as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Recife - Guararapes / Gilberto Freyre (REC)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Pernambuco eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.36

$4.08

—

5 days1GB

$0.82

$4.08

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.58

$4.08

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$1.05

$10.46

−23%

15 days3GB

$0.70

$10.46

−49%

30 days3GB

$0.35

$10.46

−74%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Pernambuco

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Pernambuco eSIM from $6.97/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Pernambuco.

Recife & Olinda

Strong 4G and 5G across the twin cities, Boa Viagem beach and Olinda's historic hills.

Porto de Galinhas

Reliable coverage in the village, thinner out on the reef pools and buggy trails to Maracaípe.

Fernando de Noronha

Limited, often congested signal — usable near Vila dos Remédios but weak at the remote beaches.

Caruaru & the Agreste

Workable data in the town, fading across the dry sertão interior.

The practical bit

Getting around Pernambuco on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Pernambuco

Uber— Reliable across Recife and Olinda for beaches, airport and nightlife.
99— Popular Brazilian ride app throughout metropolitan Recife.
Cittamobi— Live bus arrivals for Recife's Grande Recife transit network.

How long to stay in Pernambuco

Many spend four to six days on the mainland coast around Recife, Olinda and Porto de Galinhas, adding three or four nights if flying out to Fernando de Noronha.

How much data for Pernambuco

A balanced 3-5 GB covers mainland maps, rides and social posts; if Noronha is on your itinerary, load content beforehand rather than relying on the island's limited, often slow connection.

Coverage in Pernambuco

Recife, Olinda and Porto de Galinhas enjoy strong coastal 4G and 5G, but signal is genuinely limited on Fernando de Noronha and thins across the dry sertão interior around Serra Talhada.

Where you're headed

Discover Pernambuco.

A tranquil beach with a wooden boat and palm trees under a clear blue sky in Ipojuca, Brazil.

Scenic view of a historic church and lush greenery in Olinda, Brazil with the ocean in the background.

Explore a vibrant city skyline surrounded by lush foliage and ocean views, perfect for travel inspiration.

A vibrant fishing boat moored on turquoise waters, showcasing fishing industry livelihood.

Cities in Pernambuco

Zoom in on Pernambuco.

Recife eSIM

How to activate your Pernambuco eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Pernambuco

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Pernambuco?

What is a Pernambuco eSIM?

A Pernambuco eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Pernambuco data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

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Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Pernambuco.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Brazil.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins Brazil's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Vivo
Claro
TIM

Popular places covered

Rio de JaneiroSão PauloSalvadorFoz do IguaçuManausFlorianópolisBrasíliaRecife

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Pernambuco eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Pernambuco eSIM questions, answered.

Yes, it roams on the island's networks, but coverage is limited and frequently congested. You'll get usable data around Vila dos Remédios and weaker signal at remote beaches, so download maps and permits in advance.

Your Pernambuco eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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