Bolivian Electricity
Electricity in Bolivia is 220 Volts at 50 cycles (220V/50HZ). However, there are a few places in La Paz that uses both 220V/50HZ and 110V/50HZ. The majority of plugs and outlets in Bolivia use a two-pronged with round pins. The standard in the United States and Canada is 120 Volt at 60 Hertz and the flat-pronged plug is used. Before traveling, find out whether you'll need a adapter or a converter or both. They are not the same thing! A transformer converts the electrical current while an adaptor simply allows the prongs to fit in the wall. Many, if not most digital cameras, laptops, cellphone chargers will automatically switch between currents. All you'll need is the plug adaptor to charge up your device. Most hairdryers will need a voltage converter and an adaptor or they will burn out There are two types of Voltage Converters "Step UP" and "Step Down". "Step Up" converts from 120 volts to 220 volts and "Step down" will convert from 220 volts to 120 volts. Some voltage converters convert both ways and have built in plug adapters. Depending on how much you plan to travel in the future, it may be worthwhile to get a combination voltage converter and plug adapter. Other Related Pages:
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