FAQs/ Preguntas

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Do I need a visa to travel to Colombia?

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If you are a US citizen then you do not need a visa. For more info for other countries, check out this link on Visas - http://www.colombia.travel/en/practical-information/visa

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Are children allowed?

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We love your kids but we want our wedding to be your night off! If you need a sitter for the night of the wedding, please contact us and we will help make arrangements!

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When should I fly in/out?

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Most of the people will arrive by Thursday, May 21, and will leave on Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day Weekend US folks). There will be Wedding related events from Friday to Sunday. If you are making a vacation out of it, feel free to come in as early as you'd like! There are plenty of things to do, for recommendations please visit our "things to do" page, or https://www.colombia.co/en

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Where should I exchange currency?

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We recommend exchanging dollars and other foreign currencies for pesos at authorized money exchange houses in banks, airports and hotels. You should never exchange currency on the street. For official daily dollar exchange rates, visit Portafolio (www.portafolio.co/indicadores/monedas). From our experience, the best way to get pesos is by withdrawing directly from an ATM at a local bank (such as Scotiabank, Bancolombia or Davivienda). Don't forget to setup a travel notice with your bank first. Credit cards are also accepted at many businesses.

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Is it safe to go to Colombia?

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Of course, otherwise we wouldn't be inviting you! Colombia has strived to end the security problems from the 80's. Colombia is a country filled with possibilities. With great accomplishments in terms of security, socioeconomic development, foreign investment, trade agreements and great tourism opportunities, it has become a symbol of talent, hard work and passion. According to the latest reports by worldwide institutions Colombia has improved significantly in terms of safety, national security, and the peace process. This continued growth has led to a strengthening of the national economy, which in turn contributes to global economic growth. Similarly, recent macroeconomic stability and strong economic performance in Colombia suggest that Colombia will have experienced the fastest and soundest economic growth in the region; Key data show that security in Colombia surpasses that of many countries in the region. We invite you to read the global security reports like: http://www.imd.org

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What vaccines are required to travel to Colombia?

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At the moment, no vaccines are required to enter Colombia, but depending on the destinations inside the country there may be some recommendations.

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What is the weather like in Colombia?

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Colombia has an extremely diverse climate - in Barranquilla, the weather is always around 85 F but in cities like Bogota, the weather is always around 65 F. The weather hardly ever changes year round because Colombia is located right on the equator. For more info, check out the link here: https://www.colombia.co/en/colombia-travel/faq-climate-weather-colombia/

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Emergency Numbers

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National Emergency Number: 123 Tourist Police: (1) 3374413 Information: 113 US Embassy in Colombia: (+57) (1) 275-2000 https://co.usembassy.gov/embassy/bogota/