Mountain town in Santa Marta, Colombia
Internet in Minca: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Minca?
Median fixed broadband in Colombia is 231 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hostel wifi covers messages and light work; video calls often fail, and power cuts happen. No coworking.
Getting online in Minca
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is rare; most places use satellite or fixed wireless and speeds vary widely. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hostel wifi covers messages and light work; video calls often fail, and power cuts happen. No coworking. |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid chips from Claro, Movistar or Tigo sell in carrier stores and supermarkets; register with your passport. Claro has the widest coverage. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Claro, Movistar, Tigo |
| Monthly data plan | $40,000–70,000 ($12–21) |
Coworking in Minca
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 Minca?
Median fixed broadband in Colombia is 231 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hostel wifi covers messages and light work; video calls often fail, and power cuts happen. No coworking.
Which SIM card should I get in Minca?
Prepaid chips from Claro, Movistar or Tigo sell in carrier stores and supermarkets; register with your passport. Claro has the widest coverage.
Can I use an eSIM in Colombia?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.