Plugs by country / Costa Rica
Plugs used in Costa Rica
Costa Rica uses Type B and A outlets at 120V, 60Hz.
Plug and outlet types in Costa Rica
Adapters for Costa Rica
One adapter for any of the Type B and A outlets gets you charging. Travel a lot? A universal adapter covers Costa Rica and almost everywhere else.
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Type B plug adapter
Type B prongs on the wall side and a socket for your plugs on the front.
Fits the Type B outlets in Costa Rica.
Look for
- Takes your plugs on the front
- Earthed, if your chargers have an earth pin
- Compact enough for recessed sockets
Type A plug adapter
Type A prongs on the wall side and a socket for your plugs on the front.
Fits the Type A outlets in Costa Rica.
Look for
- Takes your plugs on the front
- Only for plugs without an earth pin
- Compact enough for recessed sockets
Universal travel adapter
Slide-out prongs for most of the world, handy if this isn't your only trip.
Works in Costa Rica and most other countries.
Look for
- USB-C ports for charging without a brick
- A fuse
- Fits the countries you visit most
Voltage in Costa Rica
That's low voltage, like North America. Dual-voltage chargers work fine; 230V-only gear from Europe or Asia won't run properly without a converter.
- Voltage
- 120V
- Frequency
- 60Hz
Traveling to Costa Rica from...
Pick your home country for a plug-by-plug answer.
Leaving Costa Rica?
Also worth packing
Dual-voltage and carry-on friendly, so they work in Costa Rica and everywhere after.
Power bank
Keeps your phone going on travel days. Carry it on; airlines ban power banks from checked bags.
Look for
- Under 100Wh (about 27,000mAh)
- USB-C in and out
- Watt-hours (Wh) printed on the case
Multi-port USB-C charger
One dual-voltage charger for phone, laptop and watch, so you need one adapter.
Look for
- 100-240V input
- Enough watts for your laptop
- Two or more USB-C ports
Long USB-C cable
Hotel outlets are rarely next to the bed. Two metres reaches.
Look for
- 2m long
- Rated for your charger's watts
- Braided