City in Morelos, Mexico
Internet in Cuernavaca: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Cuernavaca?
Median fixed broadband in Mexico is 118 Mbps and mobile is 46 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is fine for email and calls in Centro and Vista Hermosa; quality drops in smaller places.
Getting online in Cuernavaca
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Telmex, Izzi and Totalplay in most areas; roughly MXN 400–800 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is fine for email and calls in Centro and Vista Hermosa; quality drops in smaller places. |
| Outages | Occasional power cuts during storms |
| Tourist SIM | Telcel or AT&T SIMs at airports, OXXO stores and carrier shops, about MXN 100–300 with data. Bring your passport to register the line. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Telcel, AT&T México |
| Monthly data plan | MX$150–300 ($8.2–16.5) |
Coworking in Cuernavaca
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 Cuernavaca?
Median fixed broadband in Mexico is 118 Mbps and mobile is 46 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is fine for email and calls in Centro and Vista Hermosa; quality drops in smaller places.
Which SIM card should I get in Cuernavaca?
Telcel or AT&T SIMs at airports, OXXO stores and carrier shops, about MXN 100–300 with data. Bring your passport to register the line.
Can I use an eSIM in Mexico?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Mexico
- Telcel
- AT&T México
- Pullman de Morelos
- Uber: Cuernavaca
- US State Department: Mexico Travel Advisory
- Médica Sur
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 Spotted something out of date?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.