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Internet in Puerto Viejo: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Puerto Viejo?
Median fixed broadband in Costa Rica is 182 Mbps and mobile is 71 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Several cafés have good wifi but heavy rain and power cuts can interrupt it.
Getting online in Puerto Viejo
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre exists in the center and parts of Cocles; jungle lodges often rely on slower links. Ask for a speed test. |
| Cafés and coworking | Several cafés have good wifi but heavy rain and power cuts can interrupt it. |
| Outages | Frequent short power cuts, especially during storms. |
| 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 | ₡5,000–12,000 ($11–26) |
Coworking in Puerto Viejo
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 Viejo?
Median fixed broadband in Costa Rica is 182 Mbps and mobile is 71 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Several cafés have good wifi but heavy rain and power cuts can interrupt it.
Which SIM card should I get in Puerto Viejo?
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)
- SINAC national parks
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 Spotted something out of date?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.