Travel adapter from Colombia to Costa Rica — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica uses Type A and Type B plugs at 120 V, 60 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Colombia and Costa Rica, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

Good news — Colombia and Costa Rica both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Costa Rica without an adapter or converter.

Colombia (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V

Costa Rica (destination)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V

Electrical specifications in Costa Rica

Voltage

Colombia 110 V

Costa Rica 120 V

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Frequency

Colombia 60 Hz

Costa Rica 60 Hz

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More about plugs in Costa Rica

In Costa Rica, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B. The country runs on 120 volts at 60 Hz. That means wall sockets in Costa Rica can be one of 2 different shapes — Type A, Type B, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Costa Rica plug guide