FAQs

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What currency is used in Colombia?

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You may see the Colombian peso designated as $, COP or COL$. Credit cards are accepted in most major shops, restaurants, and hotels. However, you will need to have some cash on hand for taxis, street vendors or smaller shops.

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WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO GET AROUND?

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For your safety, we recommend either ordering Uber or ordering taxi only if you're doing so directly through the hotel concierge.

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What are things to do in Barranquilla?

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We recommend visiting La Ventana del Mundo, La Aleta del Tiburón, el Malecon del Rio and el Museo de Carnaval. For those of you that would like to explore local boutiques and stores, Buenavista Mall is a must!

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What are the go-to restaurants?

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We recommend making reservations at Manuel, Palo e Mango, Okra, Noah, Santa Cabrona and Mistura. If you're looking for typical Colombian food, stop by Cucayo in el Malecon to experience all the local treats from empanaditas, arepa e'huevo, chicharrones al barril, paired with a cold Costeñita beer. Here's a guide curated by our local family & friends: Casual and tasty: •⁠ ⁠Rosa negra taqueria @rosanegrataqueria •⁠ ⁠⁠Nena Lela @nenalelaristorante •⁠ ⁠⁠Mimi @mimirestauranteco •⁠ ⁠⁠Devoto @devoto_col Fancy lunch or dinner: •⁠ ⁠Segundo @segundo_col •⁠ ⁠⁠Manuel @manuelrestaurante •⁠ ⁠⁠Amalfi @amalficucina •⁠ ⁠⁠Rojo Madrid @rojomadridrest •⁠ ⁠⁠Teriyaki Komodo @teriyakikomodo

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What is the weather like in Barranquilla?

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You can expect warm tropical weather in the mid-80s during the day, and some breeze with temperatures in the 70s at night.

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Can I bring my children to your wedding?

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While we love your little ones, we will be having a no kids wedding with exception of the flower girls and ring bearers in the bridal party. We hope to enjoy dancing the night away with you.

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DO YOU HAVE ANY MUA RECOMMENDATIONS?

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The Hotel el Prado has an in-house salon, you can book directly with them. Additionally, you can reach out to @eljachmakeup or @cristinavives.studio on Instagram.