Beach town in Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Internet in Manuel Antonio: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Manuel Antonio?
Median fixed broadband in Costa Rica is 182 Mbps and mobile is 71 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is fine at cafés in Quepos and hotels; some jungle lodges have patchy signals and rain-related cuts.
Getting online in Manuel Antonio
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Liberty, Kölbi and local providers is available around Quepos; hillside villas may rely on slower links. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi is fine at cafés in Quepos and hotels; some jungle lodges have patchy signals and rain-related cuts. |
| Outages | Storm-related power cuts happen in the rainy season. |
| 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 Manuel Antonio
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 Manuel Antonio?
Median fixed broadband in Costa Rica is 182 Mbps and mobile is 71 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is fine at cafés in Quepos and hotels; some jungle lodges have patchy signals and rain-related cuts.
Which SIM card should I get in Manuel Antonio?
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
- SINAC national parks
- Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT)
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 Spotted something out of date?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.