Plugs and Outlets in South America

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.

DestinationNeed a Travel Adapter?Plug TypesVoltage (volts)Frequency (hertz)
Argentina🇦🇷YesC, I22050
Aruba🇦🇼YesA, B, F12060
Bolivia🇧🇴YesA, C23050
Bonaire🇧🇶YesA, B, F12750
Brazil🇧🇷YesC, N127/22060
Buenos Aires
🇦🇷
YesC, I22050
Chili🇨🇱YesC, L22050
Colombia🇨🇴NoA, B11060
Curaçao🇨🇼NoA, B12750
Ecuador🇪🇨NoA, B12060
Falkland Islands🇫🇰YesG24050
French Guiana🇬🇫YesC, D, E22050
Galapagos Islands🇪🇨NoA, B12060
Guyana🇬🇾YesA, B, D, G24060
Lima🇵🇪YesA, C22060
Machu Picchu🇵🇪YesA, C22060
Medellin🇨🇴NoA, B11060
Paraguay🇵🇾YesC22050
Paramaribo🇸🇷YesA, B, C, F127/23060
Peru🇵🇪YesA, C22060
Rio de Janeiro
🇧🇷
YesC, N127/22060
Suriname🇸🇷YesA, B, C, F127/23060
Uruguay🇺🇾YesC, F, L23050
Venezuela🇻🇪NoA, B12060

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