How to send a letter to Peru

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

Peru

Sending post to Peru
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time8-20 business days typical.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Postcode5-digit postcodes after locality (e.g., 15046).

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Nombre
Calle y numero
LOCALIDAD NNNNN
PERU
Example
Lucia Torres
Av Arequipa 1234
LIMA 15046
PERU
More examples
Departamento:
Diego Ruiz
Jr Puno 456, Dpto 502
AREQUIPA 04001
PERU
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
5-digit postcodes after locality (e.g., 15046).
Language
Spanish; uppercase locality for international mail.

📮 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 and correct 5-digit postcode.
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