FAQs

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WHAT IS THE EASIEST WAY TO GET AROUND CARTAGENA?

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If you are staying within the Walled City, everything is walking distance! We encourage you to walk and explore the city. However, if you prefer the comfort of a car ride, then we suggest using Uber. Make sure to download the UBER app and link it to a credit card with no foreign transaction fees prior to travel.

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WHAT CURRENCY IS USED IN COLOMBIA?

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The Colombian Peso. Check out https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/COP= to see conversion rates. Remember that the meaning of periods and commas in numbers is reverse of that in the USA. For example, $ 10.000 or ten thousand Colombian Pesos (COP) = $2.2 Dollars While most places in Cartagena accept credit cards, you will need cash for taxis (if not using Uber) and to purchase items from street vendors and mom-and-pop shops. You will also need cash if you're planning to take a day trip outside of the city.

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IS CARTAGENA SAFE?

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Short answer is, yes! Cartagena is one of the most visited and safest city in all of Colombia. Like any international tourist destination, "no des papaya" - meaning don't make yourself an easy target for pickpocketing.

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DO I NEED A PASSPORT?

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To enter Colombia, your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months after your travel dates. For example, since you are traveling to Colombia in February 2027, your passport must be valid through August 2027. American citizens do not need a Visa to visit Colombia. For other citizenships, please check online.

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WHAT TIME DOES THE WEDDING END?

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Get ready! Colombian weddings traditionally last quite a bit longer than American weddings into the early hours of the morning, and ours is no exception!

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I HAVE A FOOD ALLERGY, CAN I MAKE A SPECIAL REQUEST?

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Yes! When you RSVP there is a section where you can include this.