From El Salvador to Costa Rica
When travelling from El Salvador to Costa Rica: Good news: all your El Salvador plug types fit in Costa Rica. Voltage matches at 120V. Frequency is the same at 60Hz.
El Salvador
Costa RicaYour plugs
Type A
Fits
Type B
Fits
Accepted in Costa Rica
Type A
Type B
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Costa Rica: A, B
Voltage: 120V → 120V
Same voltage
Frequency: 60Hz → 60Hz
Same frequency
You may not need an adapterAdapters you may need
Plugs, voltage and frequency line up for most chargers.
About electricity in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is 120V/60Hz with Type A and B sockets, the same standard travellers from the US and Canada are used to.
Grid & history
Costa Rica has one of the cleanest grids in the world, over 95% renewable in most years, dominated by hydropower with growing geothermal and wind. The country has run on 100% renewables for months at a time.
Availability
Reliable nationwide.
Sockets & hotels
Standard North American sockets.
Energy mix
Hydropower-dominated; near-100% renewable.
Practical tips
- US plugs fit local sockets directly, so US travellers do not need an adapter.
- The supply matches the US 120V, so US chargers work directly.
- Costa Rica is a leader in renewable energy, interesting for energy-curious travellers.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my El Salvador plug work in Costa Rica?
- Yes. Every El Salvador plug type (Type A, Type B) fits in Costa Rica sockets without an adapter.
- What plug type does Costa Rica use?
- Costa Rica uses Type A, Type B. The supply is 120V at 60Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Costa Rica when travelling from El Salvador?
- Costa Rica runs on 120V, the same as El Salvador. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Costa Rica the same as El Salvador?
- Frequency in Costa Rica is 60Hz, the same as El Salvador.