How to send a letter to Ecuador

How to address and send post to another country — the address layout, postage, delivery times and what you can and can’t send.

Ecuador

Sending post to Ecuador
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time8-20 business days typical.
PostageCarta, Paquete, EMS.
Postcode6-digit postcodes (e.g., 170135).

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Nombre
Calle y numero, Piso/Apto
Barrio
NNNNNN CIUDAD PROVINCIA
ECUADOR
Example
Carlos Mendez
Av Amazonas N34-120, Apt 9A
La Carolina
170135 QUITO PICHINCHA
ECUADOR
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
6-digit postcodes (e.g., 170135).
Language
Spanish; uppercase locality and province.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Carta, Paquete, EMS.
Delivery times
8-20 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Refer to national customs list.

💡 Tips

Place postcode before city and province.
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