Beach town in Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Internet in Santa Teresa: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Santa Teresa?
Median fixed broadband in Costa Rica is 182 Mbps and mobile is 71 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Several cafés cater to remote workers with fast wifi, but power or connection cuts happen in storms.
Getting online in Santa Teresa
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre and Starlink are used here; rentals vary a lot, so ask for a speed test. Plans cost about 25,000–45,000 CRC a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Several cafés cater to remote workers with fast wifi, but power or connection cuts happen in storms. |
| Outages | Frequent short power and internet outages, more often 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 | ₡5,000–12,000 ($11–26) |
Coworking in Santa Teresa
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 Santa Teresa?
Median fixed broadband in Costa Rica is 182 Mbps and mobile is 71 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Several cafés cater to remote workers with fast wifi, but power or connection cuts happen in storms.
Which SIM card should I get in Santa Teresa?
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
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 Spotted something out of date?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.