Town in Los Santos, Panama
Internet in Pedasí: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Pedasí?
Median fixed broadband in Panama is 233 Mbps and mobile is 40 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hostel wifi is usable for light work; Playa Venao has weaker signal.
Getting online in Pedasí
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Cable and fibre are limited; many places use wireless or shared connections at about $30–50 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café and hostel wifi is usable for light work; Playa Venao has weaker signal. |
| Outages | Power and internet cuts happen in the rainy season |
| Tourist SIM | +Móvil and Tigo sell prepaid SIMs at the airport and in malls with your passport; monthly data plans are affordable. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | +Móvil, Tigo |
| Monthly data plan | $10–25 ($10–25) |
Coworking in Pedasí
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 Pedasí?
Median fixed broadband in Panama is 233 Mbps and mobile is 40 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hostel wifi is usable for light work; Playa Venao has weaker signal.
Which SIM card should I get in Pedasí?
+Móvil and Tigo sell prepaid SIMs at the airport and in malls with your passport; monthly data plans are affordable.
Can I use an eSIM in Panama?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Panama
- +Móvil
- Tigo
- Ministerio de Salud (MINSA): Pedasí health profile
- Ministerio de Salud (MINSA)
- Panama Tocumen Airport
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 Spotted something out of date?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.