Plugs and Sockets in South America

Ready for a trip to South America? Brilliant! But have you given any thought to the different plug sockets and adaptors you’ll need? Every country has its own plug type, and it’s a real pain to discover you need a different adaptor when your phone’s teetering on 1% battery.

Have a look at the list below for some popular destinations, along with the type of sockets they use, the voltage, and frequency. You’ll also find out if you’ll need a travel adaptor. Trust me, being prepared with the right gear can save you from that last-minute dash to an overpriced airport shop.

Destination	Need a Travel Adaptor?	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_x000D_ 🇦🇷	Yes	C, I	220	50
Chili🇨🇱	Yes	C, L	220	50
Colombia🇨🇴	Yes	A, B	110	60
Curaçao🇨🇼	Yes	A, B	127	50
Ecuador🇪🇨	Yes	A, B	120	60
Falkland Islands🇫🇰	No	G	240	50
French Guiana🇬🇫	Yes	C, D, E	220	50
Galapagos Islands🇪🇨	Yes	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🇨🇴	Yes	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_x000D_ 🇧🇷	Yes	C, N	127/220	60
Suriname🇸🇷	Yes	A, B, C, F	127/230	60
Uruguay🇺🇾	Yes	C, F, L	230	50
Venezuela🇻🇪	Yes	A, B	120	60