City in Baja California Sur, Mexico
Internet in La Paz: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in La Paz?
Median fixed broadband in Mexico is 118 Mbps and mobile is 46 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is generally decent in cafés and marina spots; slower in beach areas.
Getting online in La Paz
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Telmex and Totalplay fibre in most apartments; plans about MXN 400–900 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi is generally decent in cafés and marina spots; slower in beach areas. |
| Outages | Storms and heat waves can cause power cuts |
| Tourist SIM | Telcel or AT&T SIMs at airports, OXXO stores and carrier shops, about MXN 100–300 with data. Bring your passport to register the line. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Telcel, AT&T México |
| Monthly data plan | MX$250–400 ($14–22) |
Coworking in La Paz
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 Paz?
Median fixed broadband in Mexico is 118 Mbps and mobile is 46 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is generally decent in cafés and marina spots; slower in beach areas.
Which SIM card should I get in La Paz?
Telcel or AT&T SIMs at airports, OXXO stores and carrier shops, about MXN 100–300 with data. Bring your passport to register the line.
Can I use an eSIM in Mexico?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.