Town in Quintana Roo, Mexico

Internet in Tulum: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

118 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Tulum?

Median fixed broadband in Mexico is 118 Mbps and mobile is 46 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Pueblo and Aldea Zamá cafés and coworkings have good wifi; beach-zone hotels are patchy.

Getting online in Tulum

	Details
Home fibre	Fibre from Telmex, Totalplay and Izzi in newer buildings; Starlink common in jungle villas; about MXN 500–900 a month.
Cafés and coworking	Pueblo and Aldea Zamá cafés and coworkings have good wifi; beach-zone hotels are patchy.
Outages	Frequent power and internet drops, especially in rain
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$200–400 ($11–22)

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 Tulum?

Which SIM card should I get in Tulum?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.