FAQs

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Where are the ceremony and reception taking place?

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Our ceremony and reception will both take place at Cardedeu in Lago de Coatepeque, El Salvador. Our wedding venue has the chapel and its hotel, all in the same place! As a guest of our wedding you are having a discount to stay in Cardedeu Hotel by calling: +503 7710-9490 to make your reservation, please provide the date of our wedding and Gabriela Erazo's name. If you need help with this, please contact us!

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Is there a dress code?

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Yes! We'd love to see our family and friends dressed up with us! We are requesting formal or Black-Tie optional attire for our wedding.

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Are kids invited?

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We decided to keep our wedding and reception an adults-only event (The only exception are the little ones in our bridal party/immediate family). We hope you understand and enjoy a night off!

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What's the currency in El Salvador?

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El Salvador's official currency is the dollar USD ($).

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What's the easiest way to transport around El Salvador?

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The easiest and most practical way to transport is by car. We highly recommend to book a car or a shuttle during your visit. Public transport is also available but it might be challenging if you don't speak the language + timelines are irregular.

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What languages are spoken in El Salvador?

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El Salvador's official language is Spanish. In hotels and touristy restaurants you are likely to find staff that speaks English fluently, nevertheless we still recommend you to practice tu español ;)

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Do you recommend to activate roaming or buy an e-sim?

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If your mobile company is from USA or Latin America it'll be easier for you to activate your roaming for your travel. If you are traveling from Europe, we recommend you to activate an eSim from websites like Airalo.com or Knowroaming.com. You can also get an e-sim in El Salvador by visiting a mobile store like TIGO or MOVISTAR.

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What about safety?

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As you might know, El Salvador did have a very difficult situation regarding safety for many years. This has significantly improved in the last years and you can visit all the places we've listed without worry. We recommend you to follow the standard traveler principles: be aware of your surroundings, follow common sense and exercise caution.

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What are the must-see places in El Salvador?

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Gaby's top places are: 1) Lago de Coatepeque (We got this one covered ;)) 2) Ilamatepec Volcano (For the adventurers!) 3) Playa el Sunzal | Playa el Zonte | Playa el tunco in La Libertad (All these beaches are close to one another, you can visit them during the day and have the best seafood! Or you can also book your stay and explore a little bit more the area, we've include some places in our travel section) 4) San Salvador's volcano (El Boquerón). You can hike the volcano (It has steps, it's a 20 min hike) and then enjoy the area and try out many good restaurants with a nice city view! 5) Ataco and Apaneca (Small rural towns) You can spend your afternoon over there, maybe book a coffee tour and enjoy traditional food! 6) Suchitoto (Small rural town) You can visit during the day, wonder in it's streets full of culture and color, there's also a lake near by and many restaurant options!