Mountain town in Chiriquí, Panama
Internet in Boquete: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Boquete?
Median fixed broadband in Panama is 233 Mbps and mobile is 40 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Most cafés have decent wifi, but power cuts and rain interrupt it. Some expats use backup mobile data.
Getting online in Boquete
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Cable & Wireless and others covers the town; 100–500 Mbps for about $30–55 a month. Hillsides can be slower. |
| Cafés and coworking | Most cafés have decent wifi, but power cuts and rain interrupt it. Some expats use backup mobile data. |
| Outages | Storm-related power cuts happen several times a month in the rainy season. |
| Tourist SIM | +Móvil and Tigo sell prepaid SIMs at the airport and in malls with your passport; monthly data plans are affordable. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | +Móvil, Tigo |
| Monthly data plan | $15–30 ($15–30) |
Coworking in Boquete
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Mexico & Central America
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Panama | 233 Mbps | 40 Mbps |
| Costa Rica | 182 Mbps | 71 Mbps |
| El Salvador | 137 Mbps | 38 Mbps |
| Mexico | 118 Mbps | 46 Mbps |
| Nicaragua | 103 Mbps | 28 Mbps |
| Guatemala | 100 Mbps | 63 Mbps |
| Honduras | 96 Mbps | 43 Mbps |
| Belize | 53 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Boquete?
Median fixed broadband in Panama is 233 Mbps and mobile is 40 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Most cafés have decent wifi, but power cuts and rain interrupt it. Some expats use backup mobile data.
Which SIM card should I get in Boquete?
+Móvil and Tigo sell prepaid SIMs at the airport and in malls with your passport; monthly data plans are affordable.
Can I use an eSIM in Panama?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.