FAQs

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What should I wear?

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Please note that Antigua has very old cobblestone streets and thin sidewalks. We will have transportation to every event on the day of the wedding but please be mindful of your footwear in the meantime. The ceremony and reception are semi-formal. Our Welcome Event is dressy casual. Generally speaking, the weather in December will likely be between 65 and 70 degrees during the day, but the temperature typically falls to the 60s in the evenings. Just like San Francisco! <3 We recommend bringing a light jacket or a shawl for your evenings. Layers!

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Is there transportation being provided?

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Yes! Transportation from and to Aurora Airport (Guatemala City) will be provided for our guests. On the day of the wedding, the venues are about a ten-minute walk apart from each other but we will also be providing shuttle transportation. Uber is also available and very affordable. You can get around within Antigua for around $5. Please check our Travel page for information on how to book your shuttle.

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What time should I arrive?

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We highly recommend that you arrive early (morning) on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022.

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Are kids welcome?

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Uh huh!

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Do I need a visa?

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→ US Passport holders do not need a visa. → For international travelers, Guatemala offers a nice travel exception system based on other visas you may have. If you hold a valid USA, Canada, or Schengen Visa you do no need to apply for Guatemalan. → For green card holders you will need to get a note of visa exemption from a Guatemalan consulate. https://traveltips.usatoday.com/visa-guatemala-32847.html

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What's the covid situation?

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As we write this (mid-May, 2022) Guatemala has administered at least 17,289,566 doses of COVID vaccines so far. About 52.1% of the country’s population is vaccinated. Guatemala has implemented a four-tier traffic light system to classify individual municipalities based on local levels of COVID-19 infection rates and has imposed movement restrictions accordingly. The four tiers range from red, indicating the highest level of restrictions, to green, which indicates the lowest. Antigua's light is currently at GREEN. As of now, Guatemala requires a negative covid test or proof of vaccination to enter the country. The US currently requires a negative covid test 1 day before your return flight. If this is still the requirement we can help arrange your test. Often the lab can come to your hotel and Air Bnb.

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Can I drink tap water?

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No. Drink filtered or bottled water.

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What is the best place to exchange money?

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You can exchange money at the airport, use ATM's in Antigua, exchange at the bank in Antigua, or at your hotel in Antigua. → You will get the best rates at the hotel in Antigua. 1 US Dollar is worth about 7.6 Quetzales. → You also have the option to use your credit card in some places. Transaction fees may apply depending on your card.

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Is there tipping in Guatemala?

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Tipping is not expected in Guatemala, unless to reward exceptional service. If you tip, 10% is the standard. * Sometimes a restaurant will include a tip on the bill under "propina," so you do not need to tip. * However, keep in mind that 5 Quetzales can go a long way in Guatemala which equates to less than $1 USD..

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About Guatemala

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Guatemala: The Land of Eternal Spring (El Pais de la Eterna Primavera), is known for its year-round pleasant climate, cultural diversity and Mayan history, and friendly population. Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the country's former colonial capital. It is both historically significant as well as culturally vibrant and is Guatemala's largest tourist site. Spanish is the primary language in Guatemala (along with over 21 Mayan languages), but English is commonly spoken in Antigua. Antigua is safe, walkable, and unique, and we hope you will enjoy visiting it as much as we have! Our wedding will take place during Guatemala's dry season, and the weather will likely be in the 70s during the day and 60s degree in the evenings. More Information About Guatemala → 36 Hours in Antigua: From The New York Times' Travel Section, an article and video about Antigua's history and culture. https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/12/travel/what-to-do-in-36-hours-in-antigua-guatemala.html → Antigua: Central America's most charming city. https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/antigua-guatemala/index.html → A Guide to Antigua, Guatemala: A Candy-Colored City Framed by Volcanoes. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/21/t-magazine/antigua-guatemala-travel-guide.html → Guatemala: Home of the Hass, birthplace of chocolate. https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/guatemala-food/index.html About Lake Atitlán Lake Atitlán is considered the most beautiful lake in the world by National Geographic!