General
What is the best time to visit Costa Rica?
What is the climate like in Costa Rica?
How do I access internet in Costa Rica?
What NOT to do in Costa Rica?
What are the most popular destinations of Costa Rica?
Where should I go in Costa Rica for a week?
Where should I go in Costa Rica for 2 weeks?
What should I pack for my trip?
Transport
People
Accomodation
Food & Drink
Sightseeing
Legal
Money
Safety & Health
Family travel
What type of adapter do I need for the outlets?
Costa Rica uses power outlets and plugs of types A & B. Click here to see how they look like.
Type A – Mostly used in the US, Canada, Mexico, Central America, China and Japan. No other plug types will fit in a type A outlet.
Type B – Similar to type A, but with an extra pin for grounding. Mainly used in the US, Canada, Mexico, Central America and Japan. Plugs of type A will also fit into a type B socket.
So, US travelers will not typically need a converter or adapter. If not, you can buy one online or at your local store.
All power sockets in Costa Rica provide a standard voltage of 120V with a standard frequency of 60Hz.
You can use all your equipment in Costa Rica if the outlet voltage in your own country is between 100V-127V. This is mostly the case in the US, Canada and countries in South America.
The standard frequency in Costa Rica is 60Hz. If this frequency differs from the frequency used in your home country, please use caution when plugging in your devices.
Do people in Costa Rica speak English?
What legal problems might I face in Costa Rica as a foreigner?
What local dishes to try in Costa Rica?
What alcoholic drinks to try while in Costa Rica?
What do I need to know about driving in Costa Rica?
