Capital city, Bolivia
Internet in La Paz: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in La Paz?
Median fixed broadband in Bolivia is 74 Mbps and mobile is 21 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi in Sopocachi and Calacoto is usually fine for work; cuts and slow speeds are more common than in neighboring countries.
Getting online in La Paz
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Tigo, Entel and Cotas in most central areas; about Bs 200–400 a month, but it varies. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi in Sopocachi and Calacoto is usually fine for work; cuts and slow speeds are more common than in neighboring countries. |
| Outages | Occasional power and internet cuts; protests can disrupt services |
| Tourist SIM | Buy prepaid SIMs at Entel, Tigo or Viva shops with a passport. Entel has the best coverage in rural areas and around Uyuni. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Entel, Tigo, Viva |
| Monthly data plan | Bs70–150 ($5.8–12.5) |
Coworking in La Paz
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 La Paz?
Median fixed broadband in Bolivia is 74 Mbps and mobile is 21 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi in Sopocachi and Calacoto is usually fine for work; cuts and slow speeds are more common than in neighboring countries.
Which SIM card should I get in La Paz?
Buy prepaid SIMs at Entel, Tigo or Viva shops with a passport. Entel has the best coverage in rural areas and around Uyuni.
Can I use an eSIM in Bolivia?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.