Are you flying long haul to get to Peru?.Are you planning to visit anywhere abroad in the future?.Is Peru the only country you plan on visiting?.How many Peruvian power outlets will be available?.Will you only be planning on charging USB devices in Peru?.Do your devices and appliances only work with a 220 volt power outlet?.How many electrical items will you be packing for Peru?.What different types of electrical items do you need to charge with a Peruvian power outlet?.Which type of plug adapter do you need for Peru?.What type of adapter do you need for Peru?.How can you tell if you have a single voltage or dual voltage device?.What is the difference between a transformer and a converter?.What is the difference between a power converter and a plug adapter for Peru?.Does a solar powered charger work in Peru?.Is there good access to electricity in Peru?.What is the frequency used in a Peruvian power outlet?.How do I use a 110 volt appliance in Peru?.Does a power adapter change the voltage from a Peruvian power outlet?.What is the best power adapter for Peru?.If you simply want to recharge your USB devices such as mobile phones or tablets then a USB travel power adapter is recommended and it should be dual voltage, however ensure that you bring a USB travel adapter which has a Type C plug adapter otherwise you will also need to pack a suitable plug adapter for Peru.You will still need to pack a suitable plug adapter for Peru if the power converter doesn't use the correct Type C plug adapter. If your device doesn't run on 220 volts and isn't dual voltage you will also need a power converter for Peru to convert the voltage from 220 volts to the correct voltage on your device.A plug adapter for Peru (or power adapter) only changes the shape of the plug on your device to fit into a plug outlet found in Peru, but but is unable to change the voltage from 220 volts to a different voltage. If your device can run on 220 volts or is dual voltage but your plug won't fit in a Peruvian power outlet then you will need to bring a suitable plug adapter for Peru such a Type C plug adapter.If your device can run on 220 volts or is dual voltage and your plug can fit in a Peruvian power outlet then it can work in Peru.Because the voltage is different in Peru use a power converter for Peru if your device isn't dual voltage. If you're travelling to Peru from the US then we recommend bringing a power adapter for Peru as US Type A or Type B outlets might not commonly be used.
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Certain areas in Peru do not have access to electricity and suffer from power blackouts, it is advised to pack a portable charger if you want to recharge your mobile phone whilst staying in a region without electricity or during a blackout.If you're unsure of what voltage your device can use then please read the section on how can you tell if you have a single voltage or dual voltage device before going any further. The type of power adapter, power converter or charger that you'll need when visiting Peru all depends on the voltage and type of device that you're trying to power in a Peruvian power outlet.