How to send a letter to Guatemala
How to address and send post to another country — the address layout, postage, delivery times and what you can and can’t send.
Guatemala
Sending post to Guatemala
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery timeApprox 10-25 business days.
PostageCarta internacional, Paquete, EMS.
Postcode5-digit postcodes (e.g., 01001).
✉️ Addressing the envelope
Address layout
Nombre Calle y numero NNNNN LOCALIDAD GUATEMALA
Example
Carlos Lopez 6a Avenida 10-25 01001 GUATEMALA GUATEMALA
More examples
Casilla Postal: Ana Perez Casilla Postal 1234 01009 GUATEMALA GUATEMALA
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
5-digit postcodes (e.g., 01001).
Language
Espanol; uppercase locality.
📮 Sending
Postage methods
Carta internacional, Paquete, EMS.
Delivery times
Approx 10-25 business days.
🛃 Customs and restrictions
Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Standard prohibited items apply.
💡 Tips
Place postcode before locality; add phone for courier delivery.
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