You'll still need to bring a suitable plug adapter for Costa Rica if the power converter doesn't include the correct Type B plug adapter. If your device can't use 120 volts and isn't dual voltage you will also need a power converter for Costa Rica to convert the voltage from 120 volts to the correct voltage on your device.Please be aware that a plug adapter for Costa Rica (or power adapter) is designed to change the actual shape of the plug on your device to fit into a plug outlet found in Costa Rica, but won't change the voltage from 120 volts to a different voltage. If your device is 120 volts or is dual voltage but your plug doesn't fit in a Costa Rican power outlet then you will need a suitable plug adapter for Costa Rica such a Type B plug adapter.If your device can run on 120 volts or is dual voltage and the plug can fit in a Costa Rican power outlet then it will work in Costa Rica.One recommendation however is to use a USB travel power adapter as it allows you to power more than one device with only one power charger. If you are planning on travelling to Costa Rica from America then you will not need a power adapter or power converter.Be prepared for frequent power blackouts and limited access to power in certain areas of Costa Rica, it is advised to bring a power bank if you wish to keep your mobile phone battery charged whilst in a region without electricity or during a power cut.

If you don't know which voltage your device can use then please read the section on how can you tell if you have a dual voltage or single voltage device before going any further. The type of power adapter, converter or charger that you'll need to bring when visiting Costa Rica all depends on the voltage and type of device that you're attempting to charge with a Costa Rican power outlet.

Types of phone charger plugs