FAQs

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Whats the currency exchange?

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Currently exchange is $1.00 dollar =$3,500 pesos. We recommend exchanging at least some of your currency before coming to the country. Restaurants and Stores take credit cards. Taxis and street vendors cash.

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Where can I change currency?

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If you are staying at the Hilton, there is a currency exchange onsite. There are also currency exchanges in the airport.

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What should we pack to wear?

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Cartagena is HOT! We recommend that everyone bring light, summer clothes. Linen is recommended. There are also plenty of places to purchase nice linen clothes once you arrive.

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Wedding Attire!

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Women should wear long-gown dresses. Men should wear white linen pants and white linen shirt.

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Is there a hotel discount?

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If you call directly to the Hilton Hotel and mention you are going to Maria & Greg's Wedding they will give you a discount on the rooms. Otherwise, the hotels we have suggested have reasonable prices, although please note the Old City is a very unique and popular area, so the hotels tend to be a little bit more expensive there. If you have any questions, please let us know.

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Nearby Hair Salon?

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There are several Hair Salons in Cartagena. The Hilton Hotel has an on-site salon. In the area of el Laguito: Portada Peluquería +57 3046743452 ask for Diego Prices: Make up: 100,000 pesos (USD $30) Hair: $90,000 pesos (USD $26) Hair and make up: 180,000 pesos (USD 51) Mani: $26,000 pesos (USD $8) Pedi : 33,000 pesos (USD $10 Mani & Pedi: 53,000 pesos (USD $15)

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What is VeriFLY? Download it if you are flying with American Airlines.

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VeriFLY is a free app that can help simplify the international travel experience. VeriFLY works with select airlines to help verify travel credentials (like coronavirus test results and passenger locator forms) for select destinations, in order to make the check-in experience more seamless. This application is great and help you skip long lines at USA/Colombia airports. If you have any question please txt Maria. https://news.aa.com/news/news-details/2021/More-Access-More-Ease-American-Airlines-Expands-its-Acceptance-of-VeriFLY-App-at-All-Airports-OPS-DIS-02/default.aspx

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Do I need a negative COVID-19 -test result to travel to Colombia?

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As of today, no, you don’t need to take a Covid test to travel to Colombia, but we recommend taking your vaccine card with you. For the people that live in the States, you do need to travel back with a negative test result. These are the places approved by the US embassy. Look up Cartagena: https://co.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/103/COVID-Testing-Locations-in-Colombia.pdf. We are also planing on Saturday afternoon to have a Lab coming to the hotel to test any guest that wish to do so before going back to their homes. Tests prices range: PCR $65- $100 dollars and Antigen $35- $70. (Usa citizens can get the antigen and results are available within 2 hours)