Town in Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Internet in Jacó: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Jacó?
Median fixed broadband in Costa Rica is 182 Mbps and mobile is 71 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés and hostels have reliable wifi in the center; beach-side spots can be patchy.
Getting online in Jacó
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Liberty, Kölbi and local ISPs is available; 200–500 Mbps for about 25,000–40,000 CRC a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Cafés and hostels have reliable wifi in the center; beach-side spots can be patchy. |
| Outages | Brief outages during storms. |
| Tourist SIM | Kölbi has the widest rural coverage. Buy SIMs at the airport or any carrier store with your passport; prepaid monthly plans are cheap. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Kölbi, Claro, Liberty |
| Monthly data plan | ₡5,000–12,000 ($11–26) |
Coworking in Jacó
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 Jacó?
Median fixed broadband in Costa Rica is 182 Mbps and mobile is 71 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés and hostels have reliable wifi in the center; beach-side spots can be patchy.
Which SIM card should I get in Jacó?
Kölbi has the widest rural coverage. Buy SIMs at the airport or any carrier store with your passport; prepaid monthly plans are cheap.
Can I use an eSIM in Costa Rica?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Costa Rica
- Kölbi
- Claro
- Liberty
- Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT)
- Juan Santamaría International Airport
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 Spotted something out of date?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.