How to send a letter to Nicaragua

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

Nicaragua

Sending post to Nicaragua
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time8-20 business days typical.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Postcode5-digit postcodes where available.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Nombre
Calle/Avenida y número, barrio/distrito
LOCALIDAD NNNNN
NICARAGUA
Example
Luis Ramirez
Av Bolivar 120, Barrio Centro
MANAGUA 11001
NICARAGUA
More examples
P.O. Box:
Ana Gomez
Apartado 1234
MANAGUA 11001
NICARAGUA
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
5-digit postcodes where available.
Language
Spanish; uppercase locality for intl.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Delivery times
8-20 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Dangerous goods restricted.

💡 Tips

Include district/barrio when useful.
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