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Internet in Rurrenabaque: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
74 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Rurrenabaque?

Median fixed broadband in Bolivia is 74 Mbps and mobile is 21 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hostel and café wifi is slow and often down; Entel mobile data is more reliable in town but absent on tours.

Getting online in Rurrenabaque

Details
Home fibreSlow fixed lines; most guesthouses rely on shared or satellite connections. Not suited to remote work.
Cafés and coworkingHostel and café wifi is slow and often down; Entel mobile data is more reliable in town but absent on tours.
OutagesFrequent power and internet cuts
Tourist SIMBuy prepaid SIMs at Entel, Tigo or Viva shops with a passport. Entel has the best coverage in rural areas and around Uyuni.
eSIMLocal carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
CarriersEntel, Tigo, Viva
Monthly data planBs70–150 ($5.8–12.5)

Coworking in Rurrenabaque

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in South America

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

CountryFixedMobile
Chile364 Mbps80 Mbps
Peru260 Mbps62 Mbps
Brazil242 Mbps272 Mbps
Colombia231 Mbps45 Mbps
Ecuador219 Mbps64 Mbps
Uruguay208 Mbps—
Suriname183 Mbps64 Mbps
Paraguay155 Mbps27 Mbps
Guyana149 Mbps—
Argentina137 Mbps68 Mbps
Venezuela127 Mbps28 Mbps
Bolivia74 Mbps21 Mbps

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Rurrenabaque?

Median fixed broadband in Bolivia is 74 Mbps and mobile is 21 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hostel and café wifi is slow and often down; Entel mobile data is more reliable in town but absent on tours.

Which SIM card should I get in Rurrenabaque?

Buy prepaid SIMs at Entel, Tigo or Viva shops with a passport. Entel has the best coverage in rural areas and around Uyuni.

Can I use an eSIM in Bolivia?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.