City, Peru
Internet in Arequipa: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Arequipa?
Median fixed broadband in Peru is 260 Mbps and mobile is 62 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hostel wifi is generally fine for work in the center; few coworking spaces.
Getting online in Arequipa
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Movistar and Claro in central apartments; about 80–150 PEN a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café and hostel wifi is generally fine for work in the center; few coworking spaces. |
| Outages | Occasional wifi or power cuts |
| Tourist SIM | Buy prepaid chips in official carrier stores with your passport, not from street sellers. Claro and Movistar cover the Andes best. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Claro, Movistar, Entel, Bitel |
| Monthly data plan | S/30–60 ($8.7–17.4) |
Coworking in Arequipa
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 Arequipa?
Median fixed broadband in Peru is 260 Mbps and mobile is 62 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hostel wifi is generally fine for work in the center; few coworking spaces.
Which SIM card should I get in Arequipa?
Buy prepaid chips in official carrier stores with your passport, not from street sellers. Claro and Movistar cover the Andes best.
Can I use an eSIM in Peru?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Peru
- Claro
- Movistar
- Entel
- Bitel
- PROMPERÚ (Peru Travel)
- Cruz del Sur
- Servicio Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas (SERNANP)
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 Spotted something out of date?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.