Town in Ica, Peru
Internet in Huacachina: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Huacachina?
Median fixed broadband in Peru is 260 Mbps and mobile is 62 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hostel and café wifi is slow and unreliable, especially in the evening. Do not count on video calls.
Getting online in Huacachina
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | No real long-term rental market. Hostels and hotels use basic fibre or radio links. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hostel and café wifi is slow and unreliable, especially in the evening. Do not count on video calls. |
| Outages | Frequent wifi and power cuts |
| Tourist SIM | Buy prepaid chips in official carrier stores with your passport, not from street sellers. Claro and Movistar cover the Andes best. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Claro, Movistar, Entel, Bitel |
| Monthly data plan | S/30–60 ($8.7–17.4) |
Coworking in Huacachina
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 Huacachina?
Median fixed broadband in Peru is 260 Mbps and mobile is 62 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hostel and café wifi is slow and unreliable, especially in the evening. Do not count on video calls.
Which SIM card should I get in Huacachina?
Buy prepaid chips in official carrier stores with your passport, not from street sellers. Claro and Movistar cover the Andes best.
Can I use an eSIM in Peru?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.