Flight
Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is the main airport serving the city and most proximate to the small town of Villa de Leyva where our wedding will take place. Our shuttle to the town of Villa De Leyva will be departing from Bogotá on Friday, January 10th at 10am. Be sure to plan your travel with this departure time in mind. We highly recommend that guests take a few days before the wedding to travel around Colombia and experience the wonderful experiences and culture it has to offer.
Hotel
We recommend arriving in Bogota sometime before January 10th when we will begin our festivities in Villa De Leyva. This hotel is our recommendation for where you can stay during your time in Bogota. Juan and Brooke will be here January 5-10th, we can't wait to hang out! The hotel block discount code is TATIANA. The code should work for any dates in the month of January. We recommend booking the option that includes breakfast. If for any reason you choose to stay at alternate accommodations, we recommend staying in the Chapinero neighborhood, a lovely area with amazing restaurants, shops, and culture. It's known as the artist's quarter and is home to creatives of all kinds.
Discount Code - TATIANA
Shuttle
January 10, 2025 10:00 am - 1:15 pm
The most convenient way to reach Villa de Leyva is by joining our shuttle service on January 10th at 10am from Bogotá. Meeting place will be HAB Hotel. Alternatively, you can opt to take a comfortable and affordable express bus or hire a private driver. These options will work well for those who desire to arrive in Villa de Leyva earlier or those who need to arrive later. For private driver arrangements, please contact our wedding planner, Eli, through whatsapp +57 300 7924901.
Hotel
This is the hotel where we are inviting our guests to stay. This hotel is in the center of Villa De Leyva, with all the coffee shops, restaurants, and boutiques walking distance. This will also be the meeting place for the shuttle to the Welcome Party and the Wedding. To make a reservation with a discounted rate please email gerencia@elianafernandez.com.co and CC reservas.ash@avianethoteles.com and mention Brooke & Juan's wedding, your dates, and what type of room you would prefer. You can look through the available rooms on their website. Click view below to go to their site.
Shuttle
January 12, 2025 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
The return shuttle from Villa de Leyva back to Bogotá will be departing at 2pm from Hotel Alcestre and will drop guests back at HAB Hotel. Alternatively, if you need to depart before 2pm, there are hourly express busses to Bogotá. The bus station is walking distance from Casa Alcestre and you pay the bus driver in cash (Colombian pesos). Plan for a 3.5 hour drive.
Travel Note
Ensure you have Colombian pesos for your trip. One way to ensure the best exchange rate is to order Colombian Pesos from your bank at least a month prior to your departure. However, currency exchange facilities are available at the airport and in major cities. Download the Spanish and English language packs on Google Translate so you can access translations offline. In case you do not have cell service, pre-downloading each language on the app ensures you can access the translation service even in airplane mode. Research your phone carrier's international options. You might be pleasantly surprised that your service continues automatically in Colombia with no additional fees simply at slower speeds, for others you might want to see if there is a flat rate to ensure service while there. We highly recommend using Uber to get around while in Bogota and other major cities in Colombia. Uber is well integrated with both taxi drivers and uber-only drivers. Uber in Colombia is very affordable, typically costing between $3-6 a ride. We do not recommend trying to hail a cab or renting a car. If you do need to hail a cab, be sure to agree on the price before departing. Download Whatsapp and use it to call or text any Colombian phone numbers you want to contact. Whatsapp is widely used in Colombia and most businesses and individuals will expect to be communicated with through the platform.