Sending things home

Anyone know how easy/reliable it is to send things home (in my case UK) from Mexico, Guat, and Costa Rica??
Think it may be the way forward in limiting the weight of my rucksack!!!
Cheers
Katie

[There are 3 posts - the latest was added on Mon 24 May, 16:25]

Use the form at the end of this page to add your own post.

Topics | Thorn Tree | Home

1. mail Added by: Bob (bklinge1@san.rr.com)
   [Timestamp: Thu 13 May, 1:31 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Sent several packages to the US from Mexico with never a
   problem. I never tried it in Guat. but had several problems
   with the post office there. Clerks tried to overcharge for
   stamps or short change. I have spoken to several others with
   similar experiences. If by any chance you are going to Belize
   try and make friends with Brit soldiers stationed there. As
   of summer 96 they could send mail to England at very low
   rates. They did that favor for some friends and it saved them
   lots.
   

   ---

   
   
2. use delivery services Added by: coyoteway
   [Timestamp: Thu 20 May, 11:24 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   I've had some similar experiences. Now I only use DHL or
   United Parcel. Never had any problem with them, but of
   course they're a little pricy.

   ---

   
   
3. Costa Rica mail... Added by: Fade-on (ehscdc@teleport.com)
   [Timestamp: Mon 24 May, 16:25 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   The CR mail service is horrible. I'd give it a 50/50 chance
   of making it to its destination and that's being optimistic.
   I lived down there for a few months, almost none of the
   letters I sent made it to the States. My friends had
   similiar experiences.
   Fade-on

   ---