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Internet in Puerto Peñasco: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Puerto Peñasco?
Median fixed broadband in Mexico is 118 Mbps and mobile is 46 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is basic; most remote workers rely on condo internet. Telcel 4G works along the beaches.
Getting online in Puerto Peñasco
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre or cable from Telmex and local ISPs in many condos; roughly MXN 400–900 a month. Starlink is popular outside the center. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is basic; most remote workers rely on condo internet. Telcel 4G works along the beaches. |
| Outages | Power cuts in summer heat |
| 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 Puerto Peñasco
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 Puerto Peñasco?
Median fixed broadband in Mexico is 118 Mbps and mobile is 46 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is basic; most remote workers rely on condo internet. Telcel 4G works along the beaches.
Which SIM card should I get in Puerto Peñasco?
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
- Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
- Uber: Puerto Peñasco
- 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 Spotted something out of date?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.