FAQs/Preguntas y Respuestas

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COVID-19 Information

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Arrivals to Colombia are subject to mandatory entry requirements: -All international passengers 18 and above entering Colombia must show proof of vaccination upon entry to Colombia. The final vaccine dose must have been administered at least 14 days prior to travel. -You cannot enter Colombia if you have symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive, or have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive in the last 14 days. -Between 24 hours and 1 hour before departure, you must fill out the ‘Check-Mig’ form, available on the Migración Colombia website. You will receive a confirmation email that you will need to present upon arrival in Colombia. For more information: https://co.usembassy.gov/health-alert%E2%80%AFnew-covid-19-entry-requirements-colombia/

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When should I RSVP by?/¿Cuándo debo confirmar mi asistencia?

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Before March 25th, 2022 Antes del 25 de marzo de 2022

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How do I RSVP?/¿Cómo confirmo mi asistencia?

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You may RSVP via the response card included with your invitation, via this website under the RSVP tab, or by messaging us through text or WhatsApp at (973) 452-3544. Pueden confirmar su asistencia a través de la tarjeta de respuesta incluida con su invitación, a través de este sitio web en la pestaña RSVP, o enviándonos un mensaje por WhatsApp al +57 (973) 452-3544.

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Is there transportation to and from the wedding?/¿Hay transporte hacia y desde la boda?

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Yes. There will be shuttles available from Hotel Campestre Las Camelias to the wedding venue and back. Si. Habrá transporte disponible desde el Hotel Campestre Las Camelias hasta el lugar de la boda y de regreso al hotel.

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When should I arrive in Colombia?/¿Cuándo debo llegar a Colombia?

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We would love to be able to celebrate with you with local excursions and outings the week before the wedding. Colombia is a beautiful country, with a rich history and we hope you are able to explore other regions and cities during your trip. We completely understand that everyone's schedules are different and we are incredibly grateful to those who will be able to make it to our wedding day! Nos encantaría poder celebrar con ustedes con excursiones locales y salidas la semana antes de la boda. Colombia es un país hermoso, con una rica historia y esperamos que puedan explorar otras regiones y ciudades durante su viaje. ¡Entendemos completamente que los itinerarios de todos son diferentes y estamos increíblemente agradecidos con aquellos que podrán asistir el día de nuestra boda!

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How I can participate in the excursions and outings the week before the wedding?/¿Cómo puedo participar en las excursiones y salidas la semana antes de la boda?

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We have listed all of the planned excursions and outings on our "schedule" tab. Just let us know which activities you would like to participate in through text or call. Hemos listado todas las excursiones y salidas previstas en nuestra pestaña "programa". Simplemente háganos saber en qué actividades le gustaría participar a través de un mensaje de texto o llamada.

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What time does the wedding end?/¿A qué hora termina la boda?

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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! ¡Preparensen! Las bodas colombianas tradicionalmente duran un poco más que las bodas estadounidenses, hasta las primeras horas de la mañana, ¡y la nuestra no es una excepción!

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Do I need a passport to visit Colombia? What about a visa?

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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 May 2022, your passport must be valid through November 2022. American citizens do not need a visa to visit Colombia.

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What emergency numbers should we should know?

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In the off chance that you run into any trouble while in Colombia, here are some numbers to call for assistance. National Emergency Number: 123 Tourist Police: (1) 3374413 Information: 113 U.S. Embassy in Colombia: (+57) (1) 275-2000

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What currency is used in Colombia?

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The Colombian Peso is the official currency and the symbols are "$", "COP", or "COL$". Check out https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/ to see conversion rates.

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What is the weather like in Armenia?

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The temperature typically varies from 62°F to 79°F and is rarely below 60°F or above 83°F.

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What Colombian dishes should I try?

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Bandeja Paisa: A plater that has a steak (or ground beef), crunchy chicharron (pork crackling), chorizo sausage, and served with rice and red beans, a fried egg, plantain, arepa, and fresh avocado. Ajiaco: A chicken and potato soup, served with corn on the cob, chopped avocado, capers and a drizzle of sour cream. Sancocho: Another hearty soup, consists of meat, plantain, cassava, coriander, sweet corn, and potatoes. Buñuelos: Slightly larger than a golf-ball, these tasty morsels are concocted of salty flour and small curd white cheese. They are rolled into a ball then fried until golden brown. Pan de Bono: Bread made of cornflour, cassava starch, cheese, and eggs. Delicious! Arepas: An arepa is basically a type of bread made from cornmeal. There are two kinds: a bland white corn version as an accompaniment or a sweet yellow corn version with cheese that stands on its own.