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Official Languages: Spanish

English is commonly spoken in main tourist areas, hotels, tour operators, and many restaurants, but less consistently in rural areas and on local transport.

Mobile Network: Mobile coverage is generally good in cities, towns, and most developed tourist corridors, but weaker or absent in some national parks, mountain routes, and remote coastal areas.

Roaming/SIM/eSIM: Roaming is convenient for short stays but can be expensive depending on your home carrier. A local SIM is usually the best value for longer trips if your phone is unlocked, especially for maps, ride apps, and regional travel. eSIM can be the easiest setup option for many visitors and is often a good middle ground between convenience and cost. If you will visit remote areas, download offline maps because coverage can drop even with a local SIM.

Cards are widely accepted in cities, tourist towns, supermarkets, hotels, and many restaurants. Cash is still useful for small shops, rural areas, local buses, parking, tolls, tips, and some family-run businesses.

A service charge is commonly included in restaurant bills by law, so extra tipping is not always expected. For especially good service, many visitors leave a small additional amount. In hotels, small tips for housekeeping, porters, and drivers are appreciated but usually discretionary. For guides on private or full-day tours, tipping is common if service is strong.

Plug Type: Type A and Type B

Voltage: 120 V, 60 Hz

Adapter: Visitors from countries using Type A or Type B plugs typically do not need an adapter. Travelers from most of Europe and many other regions usually need a plug adapter, and some devices may also need voltage compatibility checking.