Care Package information...

Many of you have asked for information about sending us anything.  Hopefully this helps.

What are some things I can mail you? And how much can the package weigh?

Anything as long as it's not over 4 pounds (2 kilos).  Please don't send cards with money.

How do I package it?

To keep shipping prices down, we've learned a trick. You can order flat rate bubble wrap envelopes from the postal service (they are free and ship free to you). They are only available online, don't ask me why. But they hold up to 4 lbs. of stuff and the rate from The States to Bolivia is $16.90 (WAY cheaper than normal rates). They're not huge, but they're definitely a more economical choice. Click here to order them.

You can also go the more traditional route and ship in a box (still only 4 lbs). It will just cost a little more.

What do I put on the customs form?

Just in case, label your packages as used clothes, or used books on the customs form. Put the price that you would pay for the item in the box at a secondhand store. But even if you put the real items/prices, it will still most likely reach us.

How long does it take for you to get a package?

If you send it by UPS ground it could take about 3 months. If you use airmail (which is more expensive but somehow more secure) it takes 2-3 weeks. If you send a box it takes longer regardless of airmail or ground. Envelopes (the card and letter kind), even sent by ground, take less time, but are less secure.


Mailing Address

Quinn & Dana Holzer
Casilla 310

Cochabamba, Bolivia