Is there signal up at Christ the Redeemer and on Sugarloaf?

Both summits sit high above the city and generally hold a usable 4G signal for photos and messages, though it can dip among the crowds and thick cloud. Cache your cog-train and cable-car tickets offline just in case.

Can I use the same eSIM elsewhere in Brazil?

Yes. This is a single national Brazil plan, so the same eSIM keeps working if you fly on to São Paulo, the beaches of Búzios or Iguaçu Falls. One data allowance covers the whole country, not just Rio.

Rio de Janeiro eSIM.

Name: Rio de Janeiro travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

From Christ the Redeemer's summit to the sands of Copacabana and Ipanema, stay connected across Rio.

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 Rio de Janeiro

Rio's beaches are pickpocket-prone, so keep your phone tucked away rather than waving it around Copacabana; save an offline area in Google Maps before you head out so you can navigate without pulling your handset out constantly.

Two simple ways to buy

Rio de Janeiro eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Rio de Janeiro eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Rio de Janeiro — 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 Rio de Janeiro?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Rio de Janeiro eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Rio de Janeiro 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

Rio de Janeiro eSIM: your local data guide.

Riding the cog train up Corcovado, hailing an Uber along Copacabana or hopping the cable car to Sugarloaf, you reach for data all day in Rio. A Rio de Janeiro eSIM has your maps, ride-hailing and beach-bar bookings live the moment you land, whether you are watching sunset at Arpoador or navigating the lanes of Santa Teresa.

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

Landing at Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport (GIG)?

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

Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro

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

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

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Rio de Janeiro.

Copacabana & Ipanema

Order a beach chair, split the bill by Pix and pull up sunset times while walking the mosaic promenade.

Christ the Redeemer (Corcovado)

Book your timed cog-train slot and check the cloud forecast before heading up, so a clear-view window is not wasted.

Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar)

Buy cable-car tickets online and share the Guanabara Bay panorama live from the summit without hunting for Wi-Fi.

Santa Teresa & Lapa

Lean on offline-ready maps to wind through the hillside lanes and time the Selarón Steps between the samba bars of Lapa.

The practical bit

Getting around Rio de Janeiro on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Rio de Janeiro

Uber— Rio's most reliable ride-hailing app; live tracking and fares need steady data.
99— Brazil's home-grown ride app, often cheaper than Uber for short Zona Sul hops.
Metrô Rio— Official Rio metro app for line maps, times and buying digital tickets.
Moovit— Real-time metro, bus and BRT routes across Rio, including the beach lines.

How long to stay in Rio de Janeiro

Most visitors spend three to five days in Rio, enough for Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, a full beach day on Copacabana and Ipanema, and a night out in Lapa.

How much data for Rio de Janeiro

For a Rio break of maps, Uber, Pix payments and endless beach photos, 3-5 GB is a comfortable balance; pick Unlimited if you plan to stream, video-call home or hotspot a laptop from your apartment.

Coverage in Rio de Janeiro

Vivo, Claro and TIM give solid 4G and growing 5G across Zona Sul, the beaches and the airport; signal realistically thins in the hillside favela lanes, inside long road tunnels and on the cog train up through the forest.

Where you're headed

Discover Rio de Janeiro.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a Rio de Janeiro eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — streets and everyday scenes · stay connected with a Rio de Janeiro eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — sights worth exploring · stay connected with a Rio de Janeiro eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — a travel moment · stay connected with a Rio de Janeiro eSIM from My Holiday SIM

How to activate your Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro

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

New to eSIM in Rio de Janeiro?

What is a Rio de Janeiro eSIM?

A Rio de Janeiro eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Rio de Janeiro 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

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

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.

Peace of mind

Your Rio de Janeiro eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Rio de Janeiro eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Rio de Janeiro, no swapping your real SIM out.

Keep your number & WhatsApp

The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your home SIM. Your number, iMessage and WhatsApp keep working exactly as they do at home.

No roaming bills, ever

Turn data roaming OFF on your home SIM and ON for the eSIM. You pay once, up front — no overage, no metered surprises, no bill waiting when you land home.

One thing worth knowing

Because it's data-only, the eSIM can't receive bank verification (OTP) text codes — those still go to your home number. Keep it reachable on Wi-Fi calling, or use app-based codes.

Traveller relaxed and connected on her phone, no roaming bill to worry about

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Rio de Janeiro.

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 Rio de Janeiro 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

Rio de Janeiro eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. Install and activate before you fly, then your phone connects to a Brazilian network like Vivo, Claro or TIM as you land at Galeão. You will have maps and Uber ready through immigration and the taxi queue, no airport Wi-Fi needed.

Your Rio de Janeiro 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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