City in Magdalena, Colombia
Internet in Santa Marta: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Santa Marta?
Median fixed broadband in Colombia is 231 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Most hostels and cafés offer wifi that works for email and video calls; storms can cause drops.
Getting online in Santa Marta
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre in Rodadero and the centre, typically 100–300 Mbps for about 80,000–130,000 COP a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Most hostels and cafés offer wifi that works for email and video calls; storms can cause drops. |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid chips from Claro, Movistar or Tigo sell in carrier stores and supermarkets; register with your passport. Claro has the widest coverage. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Claro, Movistar, Tigo |
| Monthly data plan | $40,000–80,000 ($12–24) |
Internet speeds in South America
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Santa Marta?
Median fixed broadband in Colombia is 231 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Most hostels and cafés offer wifi that works for email and video calls; storms can cause drops.
Which SIM card should I get in Santa Marta?
Prepaid chips from Claro, Movistar or Tigo sell in carrier stores and supermarkets; register with your passport. Claro has the widest coverage.
Can I use an eSIM in Colombia?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.