Town in Chiapas, Mexico
Internet in Palenque: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Palenque?
Median fixed broadband in Mexico is 118 Mbps and mobile is 46 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hostel and café wifi is workable for email and messaging; video calls can drop. Telcel 4G is a good backup.
Getting online in Palenque
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Telmex and Totalplay reaches parts of town; roughly MXN 400–800 a month, but long-term rentals are scarce. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hostel and café wifi is workable for email and messaging; video calls can drop. Telcel 4G is a good backup. |
| Outages | Power cuts during storms |
| 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$150–300 ($8.2–16.5) |
Coworking in Palenque
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 Palenque?
Median fixed broadband in Mexico is 118 Mbps and mobile is 46 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hostel and café wifi is workable for email and messaging; video calls can drop. Telcel 4G is a good backup.
Which SIM card should I get in Palenque?
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
- Speedtest Global Index: Mexico
- Telcel
- AT&T México
- INAH (Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia)
- Tren Maya
- ADO
- US State Department: Mexico Travel Advisory
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 Spotted something out of date?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.