Town in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Internet in Paraty: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Paraty?
Median fixed broadband in Brazil is 242 Mbps and mobile is 272 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and pousada wifi is workable in Centro; thick colonial walls and rain can weaken the signal.
Getting online in Paraty
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from local ISPs and Vivo in town; 300–500 Mbps for about 100–140 BRL a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café and pousada wifi is workable in Centro; thick colonial walls and rain can weaken the signal. |
| Outages | Rain and landslides can cut power |
| Tourist SIM | Regular prepaid chips usually need a CPF to register; carrier visitor plans and eSIMs accept a passport. International eSIM apps are simplest. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Vivo, Claro, TIM |
| Monthly data plan | R$40–80 ($7.7–15.3) |
Coworking in Paraty
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in South America
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Paraty?
Median fixed broadband in Brazil is 242 Mbps and mobile is 272 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and pousada wifi is workable in Centro; thick colonial walls and rain can weaken the signal.
Which SIM card should I get in Paraty?
Regular prepaid chips usually need a CPF to register; carrier visitor plans and eSIMs accept a passport. International eSIM apps are simplest.
Can I use an eSIM in Brazil?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.