The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Ecuador and Costa Rica.
| Ecuador | Costa Rica | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug Types | A, B | A, B |
| Voltage | 120V, 127V | 120V |
| Frequency of electrical current | 60Hz | 60Hz |
In Ecuador there's more than one plug type in use.
What type of plug does your appliance have?
In Costa Rica there's more than one socket type in use.
You will need this adaptor:
Socket Type
(Ecuador) to Plug Type B
(Costa Rica)
Costa Rica also uses Socket Type A, which is used in Ecuador. If using an appliance that has a Type A Plug in the Type A Sockets of Costa Rica, you will not need an adaptor.
In Costa Rica there's more than one socket type in use.
You will need this adaptor:
Socket Type
(Ecuador) to Plug Type A
(Costa Rica)
Costa Rica also uses Socket Type B, which is used in Ecuador. If using an appliance that has a Type B Plug in the Type B Sockets of Costa Rica, you will not need an adaptor.
The voltages found in Ecuador (120V and 127V) are the same as those found in Costa Rica. As there are multiple voltages present, care should be taken to ensure your appliance is compatible with the power outlet you are using.
The frequency found in Ecuador and Costa Rica is exactly the same (60Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.