Laura & David
ADDITIONAL INFO
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ARE TEHRE ANY REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER COLOMBIA?
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All U.S. citizens who do not also hold Colombian citizenship must present a valid U.S. passport to enter and leave Colombia. U.S. citizens do not need a Colombian visa for a tourist or business stay of 90 days or less, or for cumulative stays of 180 days or less per calendar year. Colombia requires all travelers to fill out the "check mig" form between 24 hours and 1 hour prior to arrival in, and departure from, Colombia. Use this link to complete form: https://apps.migracioncolombia.gov.co/pre-registro/public/preregistro.jsf
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WHAT AIRPORT DO I FLY INTO?
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José María Córdova. Please check the "Travel" tab.
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WHAT IS THE BEST AIRLINE TO USE?
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Out of Philly, we recommend flying with American Airlines. There are no direct flights, however there are some options with short layovers. Out of JFK, La Guardia and EWR there are more options like Avianca, Copa Airlines, Jetblue, LATAM. Avianca usually offers direct options out of JFK.
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IS COVID VACCINATION REQUIRED?
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Colombia is open to international visitors without additional health requirements. COVID-19 restrictions have ended. To visit Colombia you must meet regular entry requirements—all passengers need a Check-Mig.
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IS MEDELLIN SAFE?
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Medellin is generally safe for tourists. It is actually the safest it has ever been. In comparison with some US cities, Medellin is actually safer than Baltimore, Detroit and Chicago. One of the most famous sayings in Colombia is "no de papaya", something like "don't give papaya" in English. This just means don't let anyone scam you or take advantage of you. Some recommendations: - Be careful of your bags, and don't put your phone/wallet/cash in your back pockets. - Don't be "flashy" with your valuables. - Leave what you can at the hotel. - Don't go down dark, quiet, unlit streets late at night. - Trust your intuition. If it feels sketchy, it probably is.
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WHAT IS THE COLOMBIAN CURRENCY? SHOULD I BRING CASH?
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The Colombian currency is COP (Colombian Peso). As of today 1 USD= $4,003 COP (See most up to date conversion here: https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=USD&To=COP). Although most establishments accept credit cards, we do recommend you bring some cash. There are currency exchange centers at the Jose Maria Cordova airport.
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IS THERE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE HOTELS TO THE VENUE?
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Yes, more information in the travel tab.
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ARE THERE ANY OTHER EVENTS THAT I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AROUND THE WEDDING?
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Yes, more information in the Schedule tab.
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IS THERE A DRESS CODE?
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Yes. Formal attire. Our ceremony will be held outdoors (if weather permits). We suggest that men wear a suit and tie in any color and women wear a long dress or a dressy pantsuit. Ladies - when choosing your shoes, keep in mind that the ceremony will be on the lawn.