Ready for a trip to South America? Awesome! But have you thought about the different plugs and outlets you’ll encounter? Each country has its own type, and it can be a real hassle to find out you need a different plug when your phone is down to 1%.
Check out the list below of popular destinations along with their respective outlets, voltage, and frequency. You’ll also see whether you need a travel adapter or not.
| Destination | Need a Travel Adapter? | Plug Types | Voltage (volts) | Frequency (hertz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina🇦🇷 | Yes | C, I | 220 | 50 |
| Aruba🇦🇼 | Yes | A, B, F | 120 | 60 |
| Bolivia🇧🇴 | Yes | A, C | 230 | 50 |
| Bonaire🇧🇶 | Yes | A, B, F | 127 | 50 |
| Brazil🇧🇷 | Yes | C, N | 127/220 | 60 |
| Buenos Aires 🇦🇷 | Yes | C, I | 220 | 50 |
| Chili🇨🇱 | Yes | C, L | 220 | 50 |
| Colombia🇨🇴 | No | A, B | 110 | 60 |
| Curaçao🇨🇼 | No | A, B | 127 | 50 |
| Ecuador🇪🇨 | No | A, B | 120 | 60 |
| Falkland Islands🇫🇰 | Yes | G | 240 | 50 |
| French Guiana🇬🇫 | Yes | C, D, E | 220 | 50 |
| Galapagos Islands🇪🇨 | No | A, B | 120 | 60 |
| Guyana🇬🇾 | Yes | A, B, D, G | 240 | 60 |
| Lima🇵🇪 | Yes | A, C | 220 | 60 |
| Machu Picchu🇵🇪 | Yes | A, C | 220 | 60 |
| Medellin🇨🇴 | No | A, B | 110 | 60 |
| Paraguay🇵🇾 | Yes | C | 220 | 50 |
| Paramaribo🇸🇷 | Yes | A, B, C, F | 127/230 | 60 |
| Peru🇵🇪 | Yes | A, C | 220 | 60 |
| Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷 | Yes | C, N | 127/220 | 60 |
| Suriname🇸🇷 | Yes | A, B, C, F | 127/230 | 60 |
| Uruguay🇺🇾 | Yes | C, F, L | 230 | 50 |
| Venezuela🇻🇪 | No | A, B | 120 | 60 |


