Town in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Internet in Playas del Coco: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Playas del Coco?
Median fixed broadband in Costa Rica is 182 Mbps and mobile is 71 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés and restaurants have usable wifi for work; outages after storms are common outside the town centre.
Getting online in Playas del Coco
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Kölbi, Liberty and Claro is available in town and many apartments; roughly 20,000–35,000 CRC a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Cafés and restaurants have usable wifi for work; outages after storms are common outside the town centre. |
| Outages | Power cuts after storms and in the dry 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 | ₡6,000–12,000 ($13–26) |
Coworking in Playas del Coco
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 Playas del Coco?
Median fixed broadband in Costa Rica is 182 Mbps and mobile is 71 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés and restaurants have usable wifi for work; outages after storms are common outside the town centre.
Which SIM card should I get in Playas del Coco?
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
- Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT)
- Daniel Oduber Quirós Airport
- CCSS (public health)
- Delfino.cr: Hospital Metropolitano Liberia, May 2026
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.