Town in Limón, Costa Rica
Internet in Tortuguero: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Tortuguero?
Median fixed broadband in Costa Rica is 182 Mbps and mobile is 71 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in guesthouses and some cafés works for messages and light browsing; video calls are patchy, and lodges may have none.
Getting online in Tortuguero
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Few long-term rentals; guesthouses offer wifi. Home fibre is limited and slower than elsewhere in Costa Rica. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in guesthouses and some cafés works for messages and light browsing; video calls are patchy, and lodges may have none. |
| Outages | Power or connection drops in storms are common. |
| 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 Tortuguero
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 Tortuguero?
Median fixed broadband in Costa Rica is 182 Mbps and mobile is 71 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in guesthouses and some cafés works for messages and light browsing; video calls are patchy, and lodges may have none.
Which SIM card should I get in Tortuguero?
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)
- SINAC (national parks)
- CCSS (public health)
- Two Weeks in Costa Rica: getting to Tortuguero (boat and shuttle fares)
- Frommer's: Tortuguero planning (ATM, clinic)
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.