Region in Sololá, Guatemala
Internet in Lake Atitlán: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Lake Atitlán?
Median fixed broadband in Guatemala is 100 Mbps and mobile is 63 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hostel wifi is patchy; Pana, San Pedro and San Marcos have dependable spots, and power cuts are common.
Getting online in Lake Atitlán
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre exists in Panajachel and parts of San Pedro and San Marcos; many villages rely on slower DSL or mobile data. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café and hostel wifi is patchy; Pana, San Pedro and San Marcos have dependable spots, and power cuts are common. |
| Outages | Frequent short power cuts in rainy season |
| Tourist SIM | Tigo or Claro SIMs from their stores, malls and airport kiosks with your passport; prepaid monthly data bundles are cheap. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Tigo, Claro |
| Monthly data plan | Q100–200 ($13–26) |
Coworking in Lake Atitlán
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 Lake Atitlán?
Median fixed broadband in Guatemala is 100 Mbps and mobile is 63 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hostel wifi is patchy; Pana, San Pedro and San Marcos have dependable spots, and power cuts are common.
Which SIM card should I get in Lake Atitlán?
Tigo or Claro SIMs from their stores, malls and airport kiosks with your passport; prepaid monthly data bundles are cheap.
Can I use an eSIM in Guatemala?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.