Bolivia is located in South America bordering Brazil.  Bolivia uses a couple of different types of travel adapters.  Going In Style Deluxe Bolivia Adapter Plug Kit comes with four adapter plugs and includes both the grounded and non-grounded style of plugs.  The Going In Style Deluxe Adapter Kit always ships Priority Mail with tracking.

The Going In Style Standard Bolivia Adapter Plug Kit comes with three grounded plugs.  The Going In Style Basic Bolivia Adapter Kit comes with three non-grounded plugs.

These adaptor plugs enable your appliance's plug configuration to fit into foreign electrical power outlets. Adapter plugs allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter) unless your appliance is dual voltage. Grounded adapter plugs maintain the ground from the electrical outlet to your appliance.

Going In Style Bolivia Adapter Model GIS-BOL-A-B-GUA-GUR

Many of our customers find it handy to have multiple adaptors while traveling - either to run several appliances simultaneously or simply as a backup. If you think you will need additional adapters for your trip, you can also purchase individual adapters.

Why do I need a North American adapter?

Even though Bolivia uses North American sockets, the sockets are not required to be polarized. Since devices such as laptops have a polarized plug with one prong wider than the other, you will still need an adapter to use your plug in Bolivia.

Grounded Adapter Plugs

If you are traveling with a grounded United States dual/multi-voltage appliance or using a grounded Transformer you will need to use a grounded adaptor plug. A grounded United States plug has two flat blades and one round pin.

Non-Grounded Adapter Plugs

Going In Style offers non-grounded adapter plugs for use with your voltage converter, transformer, or dual/multi voltage appliance. A non-grounded United States plug has two flat blades.

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Bolivia operates on 110- 220 volt electricity and is generated at 50Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. United States 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. This difference in cycles may cause the motor in your 60Hz United States appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50Hz foreign electricity. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, computers, iPods, etc., will not be affected by the difference in cycle.

Check your electrics, such as blow dryers, curling irons and electric razors, to see if your appliances are dual voltage.

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Computers and Apple Products

If you are traveling overseas with a Toshiba, HP, Lenovo, Asus, laptop or Apple device such as an iPad, chances are you won’t need a voltage converter. Most laptops are multi-voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. However, computers do need to make safe connections to foreign power systems and a surge protector is recommended and you will still need an adapter to use your plug.

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About Bolivia

Geography

Bolivia is located in Central South America, southwest of Brazil. Its area is slightly three times the size of Montana. Bolivia’s climate varies with altitude; humid and tropical to cold and semiarid. The terrain is rugged Andes Mountains with a highland plateau (Altiplano), hills, and lowland plains of the Amazon Basin.

Currency

The currency used is the Boliviano (BOB). Major credit cards are accepted at major establishments, however it is best to carry some cash because many places do not accept credit card. Travelers cheques and foreign currency can be exchanged at banks, money exchangers and hotels.

Staying Connected

Bolivia’s National Telecommunications Company was privatized in 1995 but re-nationalized in 2007; the primary trunk system is being expanded and employs digital microwave radio relay; some areas are served by fiber-optic cable; system operations, reliability, and coverage have steadily improved. Mobile-cellular telephone use is expanding. When traveling to Bolivia you will need to have an unlocked or international cell phone with a Bahrain SIM card to make mobile calls. You will need an adapter to charge your cell phone. . Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multi-voltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi-voltage.

Bolivia has 167,769 internet hosts and 1.103 million internet users. Internet is widely available. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.