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 |