Town in Antioquia, Colombia
Internet in Guatapé: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Guatapé?
Median fixed broadband in Colombia is 231 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés and hotels have adequate wifi for messaging; not a remote-work base. No coworking.
Getting online in Guatapé
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre exists in the centre but is rare in guesthouses; many rely on cable or mobile data. |
| Cafés and coworking | Cafés and hotels have adequate wifi for messaging; not a remote-work base. No coworking. |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid chips from Claro, Movistar or Tigo sell in carrier stores and supermarkets; register with your passport. Claro has the widest coverage. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Claro, Movistar, Tigo |
| Monthly data plan | $35,000–70,000 ($11–21) |
Coworking in Guatapé
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 Guatapé?
Median fixed broadband in Colombia is 231 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés and hotels have adequate wifi for messaging; not a remote-work base. No coworking.
Which SIM card should I get in Guatapé?
Prepaid chips from Claro, Movistar or Tigo sell in carrier stores and supermarkets; register with your passport. Claro has the widest coverage.
Can I use an eSIM in Colombia?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.