Costa Rica Travel Adapters
Costa Rica uses a North American–standard electrical environment. Electrical outlets follow North American socket standards.
Travelers to Costa Rica will encounter North American–style electrical outlets. Costa Rica uses Type A and Type B power sockets. A compatible travel adapter is required for plugs that do not match these formats.
Power Plug and Travel Adapter Types Used in Costa Rica
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Adapter types are listed because they are encountered in at least some installations. Presence may be partial, legacy, mixed, or situational. No plug type is excluded due to limited or declining use.