Mountain town in Chiapas, Mexico
Internet in San Cristóbal de las Casas: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in San Cristóbal de las Casas?
Median fixed broadband in Mexico is 118 Mbps and mobile is 46 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Most cafés and hostels offer wifi that works for email and calls; heavy uploads can be slow in rain.
Getting online in San Cristóbal de las Casas
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Telmex and Totalplay fibre in much of the center; plans from about MXN 400–700 a month, but ask landlords. |
| Cafés and coworking | Most cafés and hostels offer wifi that works for email and calls; heavy uploads can be slow in rain. |
| Outages | Power and internet cuts happen in storms and during blockades |
| 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$200–300 ($11.0–16.5) |
Coworking in San Cristóbal de las Casas
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 San Cristóbal de las Casas?
Median fixed broadband in Mexico is 118 Mbps and mobile is 46 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Most cafés and hostels offer wifi that works for email and calls; heavy uploads can be slow in rain.
Which SIM card should I get in San Cristóbal de las Casas?
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
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 Spotted something out of date?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.