This content is informed by electricity authority guidelines, IEC recommendations, and practical feedback from travellers abroad.
Recommended Travel Adaptor for Punta Cana
We tried many adaptors while travelling and checked them against strict criteria. Safety, performance and price were key. The adaptor below came out on top.
Left your adaptor at home? Airports and local shops tend to have them. But having your own is safer, cheaper, and far less stressful.
Punta Cana is usually part of a Caribbean trip that also includes Puerto Rico and Jamaica. Worth checking the adaptor info for those places — they don’t all use the same system.
Sockets in Punta Cana
Punta Cana uses Type A and B plugs and sockets.
Type A
Type A sockets have two flat parallel pins and no grounding. Unlike Type G, they don’t include an earth pin, which makes them less secure.
Type B
Type B sockets have two flat parallel pins plus a round grounding pin. Unlike Type G, the pins are thinner and there’s no built-in fuse.
Do You Need a Voltage Converter?
You’ll probably need a voltage converter in Punta Cana for certain devices, as the mains supply there doesn’t match ours. In the UK we use 230 V, so the voltage isn’t the same.
Before using your device overseas, check the small print on the voltage label. Anything marked ‘100–240 V, 50/60 Hz’ will run without a converter, which covers most modern electronics.
Top Travel Essentials to Take With You
Beyond your adaptor, a few clever travel items can make life on the road so much easier. A luggage scale saves you money, a power bank keeps you powered up, and packing cubes keep your clothes tidy. They’re simple, practical, and genuinely useful.
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