Is the internet good in Puerto Escondido?
The truth is Starlink should be backup only. WiFi in Puerto Escondido has come a long way and most information online is outdated. Yes, you can work remotely here, but the quality of your internet depends entirely on where you stay. Most accommodations, cafés, and coworking spaces now run on Starlink, which at first sounds good (and it is a massive improvement from a few years ago). People advertise coworks that run on Starlink as a solution, but the reality is more complicated than that, especially if you're doing calls or anything that can't tolerate an inconsistent connection and occasional drops.
Why Starlink alone isn't enough
Starlink operates in "cells" with limited capacity. The Starlink cell in Puerto Escondido has been over capacity since 2023. Not only is the capacity full, it is overfull because of the demand brought in by "roaming" Starlink kits. The bandwidth has gotten so limited in Puerto that you often see 3 or 4 Starlink kits right next to each other on rooftops just to get enough bandwidth for a single house.
What this means in practice: you can book an Airbnb advertising Starlink "high-speed internet" and still be getting under 20 Mbps with random cut-outs. Useless for video calls, painful for anything beyond casual browsing.
Power outages — how often, how long
Even when the internet itself is fine, the power isn't. Power outages happen in Puerto Escondido, often. Sometimes it's a quick flicker, sometimes a couple of hours. Either way, if you're mid-call and the internet disconnects, it doesn't matter if it's back online in 30 seconds. That's not workable for most remote workers taking calls.
And Starlink needs power to work. So if your place doesn't have a battery backup for the Starlink and WiFi extenders then you're definitely going to experience internet issues in Puerto.
Where to actually find reliable internet in Puerto Escondido
Three places stand out from our experience living in Puerto and feedback from the remote workers we've hosted:
1. Amplitude Coliving — La Punta
Custom-built for remote work. The cowork and every room is equipped with:
- Fiber optic internet line (1,000 Mbps to the property)
- High-capacity Starlink for Business kit using only paid priority data
- Both systems load-balanced on one network. If one drops, the other takes over automatically
- Battery backup for seamless internet during outages
- Air-conditioned coworking lounge plus dedicated desks in every room
2. Casa Losodeli — Centro
Big cowork, on-site café, the space itself is well-designed, and the price point is lower than Amplitude. Honest gripe from guests who've split time between both: the area in Centro isn't ideal for digital nomads. You can't really walk to the beach, the surrounding neighborhood is quieter, and most of the things you'd want to do in Puerto are a moto ride away.
3. Selina — Zicatela
The OG. Used to be basically the only place in Puerto with decent internet a few years back. The cowork is solid but gets crowded, and it's primarily a hostel so the vibe skews younger / backpacker. Right on the beach which is great if that's your priority, but most remote workers we know still end up riding their motos to La Punta most days for the food, the cafes, and the community.
What about standalone coworking spaces?
Worth knowing: most of the standalone coworks in Puerto don't have AC (the daytime heat is intense) and are running on Starlink only, so you hit the same capacity problem. Selina and Losodeli offer day passes and they are the only places we've worked at and can confirm have Fiber Optic internet.
What to look for when booking
If you're committed to remote work from Puerto Escondido, a reliable setup needs three things together:
- Fiber optic as the primary connection. Not Starlink. Starlink should be backup only.
- Battery backup on the router (and ideally the workspace). Power cuts will happen; the only question is whether your internet survives them.
- Adequate capacity for the number of users. 10+ remote workers sharing one Starlink kit will tank everyone's connection. Ask how many people share the network.
Pro tip: ask the accommodation for a recent speed-test screenshot before you book, taken during the daytime, with the house at typical occupancy. If they can't or won't produce one, that's a red flag.
FAQ
Is WiFi good in Puerto Escondido?
It's significantly better than it was 5 years ago, but quality varies wildly between accommodations. The best spots have fiber optic + Starlink backup + battery; the worst rely on overloaded Starlink alone.
Can you do video calls from Puerto Escondido?
Yes, at the right place. You need fiber optic internet and battery backup to handle the frequent short power outages. Starlink-only setups will drop calls.
Does Starlink work in Puerto Escondido?
Starlink is available, but the Puerto cell has been over capacity since 2023. Speeds tank when the cell is congested. As a backup paired with fiber, it works well; as a primary connection, it's unreliable.
How often does the power go out in Puerto Escondido?
Short outages (a few minutes) happen several times a week, with occasional longer cuts during storms. Reliable accommodations run battery backups so the internet stays up through these flickers.
Which places have the most reliable internet for working?
Depends on your priorities. Amplitude Coliving in La Punta has fiber + Starlink + battery in a small, AC'd, walkable-to-beach setting. Casa Losodeli in Centro has a bigger cowork but the location is less convenient. Selina in Zicatela is more hostel than cowork but works in a pinch.
Stay at Amplitude
If you need reliable internet, AC, and a community of fellow remote workers and surfers, come stay with us in La Punta. See the coworking space or check availability.