Town in Cayo District, Belize
Internet in San Ignacio: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in San Ignacio?
Median fixed broadband in Belize is 53 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in cafés and lodges is generally fine for email; heavy video calls need a backup mobile plan.
Getting online in San Ignacio
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Cable and fibre in town for houses and hotels; speeds are fair, with higher prices than elsewhere in the region. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in cafés and lodges is generally fine for email; heavy video calls need a backup mobile plan. |
| Outages | Storm-related power cuts |
| Tourist SIM | Digi or SMART SIMs from their stores and resellers in towns; bring your passport. Data costs more than elsewhere in Central America. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Digi, SMART |
| Monthly data plan | BZ$40–80 ($20–40) |
Coworking in San Ignacio
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 Ignacio?
Median fixed broadband in Belize is 53 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in cafés and lodges is generally fine for email; heavy video calls need a backup mobile plan.
Which SIM card should I get in San Ignacio?
Digi or SMART SIMs from their stores and resellers in towns; bring your passport. Data costs more than elsewhere in Central America.
Can I use an eSIM in Belize?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Belize
- Digi
- SMART
- Belize Tourism Board
- National Institute of Culture and History
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 Spotted something out of date?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.