Beach town in La Libertad, El Salvador
Internet in El Zonte: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in El Zonte?
Median fixed broadband in El Salvador is 137 Mbps and mobile is 38 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Bitcoin Beach cafés and hotels have decent wifi; a Tigo or Claro SIM is safer for calls.
Getting online in El Zonte
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Mobile data and basic fibre in some rentals; speeds vary and are often slower than in the capital. |
| Cafés and coworking | Bitcoin Beach cafés and hotels have decent wifi; a Tigo or Claro SIM is safer for calls. |
| Outages | Power cuts in storms |
| Tourist SIM | Tigo or Claro SIMs cost a few dollars at the airport and malls (passport needed); weekly and monthly data packs are cheap. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Tigo, Claro, Movistar |
| Monthly data plan | $10–20 ($10–20) |
Coworking in El Zonte
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 El Zonte?
Median fixed broadband in El Salvador is 137 Mbps and mobile is 38 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Bitcoin Beach cafés and hotels have decent wifi; a Tigo or Claro SIM is safer for calls.
Which SIM card should I get in El Zonte?
Tigo or Claro SIMs cost a few dollars at the airport and malls (passport needed); weekly and monthly data packs are cheap.
Can I use an eSIM in El Salvador?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.