Town in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Internet in Sámara: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Sámara?
Median fixed broadband in Costa Rica is 182 Mbps and mobile is 71 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is usable for light work and calls; check before settling in. Power cuts in storms are common.
Getting online in Sámara
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is available in much of the village from Kölbi and others; roughly 20,000–35,000 CRC a month, slower in hillside homes. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is usable for light work and calls; check before settling in. Power cuts in storms are common. |
| Outages | Occasional power and internet drops in the rainy 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 Sámara
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 Sámara?
Median fixed broadband in Costa Rica is 182 Mbps and mobile is 71 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is usable for light work and calls; check before settling in. Power cuts in storms are common.
Which SIM card should I get in Sámara?
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)
- CCSS (public health)
- Daniel Oduber Quirós Airport
- La Nación: Sámara water supply taken over by AyA
- Bus Costa Rica: shared shuttle Sámara to Liberia
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.