Town in La Paz, Bolivia
Internet in Copacabana: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Copacabana?
Median fixed broadband in Bolivia is 74 Mbps and mobile is 21 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hostel wifi works for messaging but drops often; Entel mobile data is more reliable.
Getting online in Copacabana
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Slow fixed lines; most guesthouses rely on shared connections. Not a place for steady remote work. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café and hostel wifi works for messaging but drops often; Entel mobile data is more reliable. |
| Outages | Frequent power and internet cuts |
| Tourist SIM | Buy prepaid SIMs at Entel, Tigo or Viva shops with a passport. Entel has the best coverage in rural areas and around Uyuni. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Entel, Tigo, Viva |
| Monthly data plan | Bs70–150 ($5.8–12.5) |
Coworking in Copacabana
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 Copacabana?
Median fixed broadband in Bolivia is 74 Mbps and mobile is 21 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hostel wifi works for messaging but drops often; Entel mobile data is more reliable.
Which SIM card should I get in Copacabana?
Buy prepaid SIMs at Entel, Tigo or Viva shops with a passport. Entel has the best coverage in rural areas and around Uyuni.
Can I use an eSIM in Bolivia?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.