Q&A

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WHAT IS THE WEDDING ATTIRE?

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While Cartagena is in the Caribbean, people dress to the nines when going out at night. For women, we suggest colorful, long dresses. For men, we suggest formal lightweight linen, cotton, or seersucker suits.

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CAN I RSVP ONLINE?

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You bet! In fact, the sooner you let us know if you can make it, the better.

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CAN I BRING A DATE?

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If your invitation states that you have a +1, yes. If not, please bring your lovely self only and some dancing shoes.

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ARE KIDS WELCOME?

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YES! Kiddos are always the best dancers which will make the party more fun! We made sure to include them in your invitations.

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DO YOU HAVE ANY HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS?

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Colombia doesn't really have hotel room blocks, but we have researched trusted options for everyone at great rates. Take a look in our travel section and book early! they go fast.

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

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Absolutely. Let us know what allergies you have when you RSVP and we will accommodate you.

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ARE THERE ANY OTHER EVENTS THAT I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AROUND THE WEDDING?

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Check out the schedule page to check out the jam-packed weekend we have for you to enjoy your time!

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SHOULD I DRINK THE TAP WATER?

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Unless you are looking to roll the dice on future stomach ailments, we wouldn't recommend it! It's best to just stick with bottled or bagged water, which you can find in every restaurant, bar, hotel, store, etc.

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NO HABLO ESPAÑOL... WHAT DO I DO?

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Don't worry! Cartagena is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Colombia, well-equipped to handle visitors from all over the world. Luckily for you, English is widely spoken throughout the city.

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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.

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DO I NEED A VISA?

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American citizens do not need a Visa to visit Colombia.

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WHAT CURRENCY IS USED IN COLOMBIA?

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The Colombian Peso. Check out https://www.xe.com/currencycon... to see conversion rates. Remember that the meaning of periods and commas in numbers is reverse of that in the USA. So $ 15.000, means fifteen-thousand Colombian pesos or around $3.75 US.

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SHOULD I USE CASH IN CARTAGENA? WHERE SHOULD I GET IT?

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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. We recommend getting cash at BanColombia ATM machines throughout the city. The fees are significantly less than those at the airport and most exchange houses in the walled city.

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IS IT CUSTOMARY TO TIP?

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It's typically (yes, pun intended) customary to tip around 10%. To make it easy, however, most bars and restaurants usually include a 10% service fee so you won't have to worry about math.

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WILL THERE BE AN OPEN BAR?

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ABSOLUTELY, WE HAVE YOU COVERED!

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WILL MY CELLPHONE WORK?

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You can leave your phone on airplane mode and connect to the various hotels, restaurants wifi, most have decent wifi. Alternatively, you can contact your phone carrier beforehand to activate an international plan. AT&T offers this plan for $10/Day (24 hours) including all data charges, phone calls to and from US/Colombian numbers during this timeframe. If you intend to take your phone off airplane mode ensure you have pre-activated the international plan to avoid hefty charges.

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DO I NEED AN ADAPTER FOR MY ELECTRONICS?

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Nope. Colombia uses the same plugs and outlets as USA.

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HOW CAN I GET A HOLD OF MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY?

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For those in the Apple ecosystem, you can use iMessage and Facetime while connected to a WiFi network for no charge. WhatsApp is another great app for free international texting while on a WiFi network. Skype is a useful tool for making international calls for a low, flat rate.

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WHAT IS THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION?

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Tourists in Colombia are exempt from the 19% VAT (tax) on tourism-related services. You can get a refund on your 19% Colombian IVA value-added tax at the airport before departing the country.

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WHAT DOES TRANSPORTATION LOOK LIKE?

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When you arrive in Cartagena you can ride a cab to the walled city, its all walking distance from there!