Town in Alajuela, Costa Rica
Internet in La Fortuna: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in La Fortuna?
Median fixed broadband in Costa Rica is 182 Mbps and mobile is 71 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés and hostels in town usually have usable wifi for calls; lodges outside town vary and can drop in storms.
Getting online in La Fortuna
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Kölbi and Liberty is available in town; rural lodges often run slower connections. |
| Cafés and coworking | Cafés and hostels in town usually have usable wifi for calls; lodges outside town vary and can drop in storms. |
| Outages | Rain and storms can cause short power or internet cuts. |
| 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 La Fortuna
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 La Fortuna?
Median fixed broadband in Costa Rica is 182 Mbps and mobile is 71 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés and hostels in town usually have usable wifi for calls; lodges outside town vary and can drop in storms.
Which SIM card should I get in La Fortuna?
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)
- SINAC national parks
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 Spotted something out of date?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.