Town in Stann Creek District, Belize
Internet in Placencia: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Placencia?
Median fixed broadband in Belize is 53 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is fine for email and basic video calls in cafés and hotels in the village.
Getting online in Placencia
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre and cable internet in many houses and hotels; speeds are fair, and rural stretches still use slower connections. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi is fine for email and basic video calls in cafés and hotels in the village. |
| Outages | Occasional power cuts during storms |
| Tourist SIM | Digi or SMART SIMs from their stores and resellers in towns; bring your passport. Data costs more than elsewhere in Central America. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Digi, SMART |
| Monthly data plan | BZ$40–80 ($20–40) |
Coworking in Placencia
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 Placencia?
Median fixed broadband in Belize is 53 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is fine for email and basic video calls in cafés and hotels in the village.
Which SIM card should I get in Placencia?
Digi or SMART SIMs from their stores and resellers in towns; bring your passport. Data costs more than elsewhere in Central America.
Can I use an eSIM in Belize?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.