Due to all the logistics involved in a destination wedding, please RSVP on our site by January 15th so we can plan accordingly.
We love your kids, we really do, but we want our wedding to be your night off. We’ve reserved a couple of babysitters for the evening. The cost is $70 for 12 hours to take care of up to four kids. Parents will be responsible for paying for this service. If you are interested, reach out to us directly – aflasher4@yahoo.com or yuliethplata@gmail.com.
If your invitation says “and Guest,” then yes. If not, we would prefer it if it was just you.
Cocktail attire please, but we want you to feel comfortable, so if those shoes are too high or that top button is too tight, let it all hang loose. For men, we suggest heat-friendly clothes; you do not need to wear a tie :)
U.S. citizens do not need a Colombian visa for a tourist or business stay of 90 days or less. To visit Colombia, the expiration date on your passport should not be less than 6 months or 180 days from the date of entry. As an example, if you arrive in Colombia on February 14th, 2020 your passport must be valid through August 12th, 2020 (180 days).
Yes. All hotels offer shuttles to and from the airport, though this is usually a separate fee. If you are staying in the historic center (Centro Histórico), everything is walkable. If you want to move outside of the old city, you will need to get a ride - either a taxi or Uber is recommended. We will provide a bus to shuttle guests from the main hotels to the rehearsal dinner on Friday as well as from the main hotels to the wedding ceremony, and later the reception, on Saturday.
We will have vegetarian options. If you are vegan, or if you have other dietary restrictions or allergies, please let us know - yuliethplata@gmail.com or aflasher4@yahoo.com.
All major cellphone providers have partners in Colombia so your phones should work. Typically, text messages and data usage are free though there is an additional charge per minute for calls. When we travel, we typically pay for additional hi-speed data (usually around $5/day). This ensures that major apps, like Uber and Google Maps, work no matter where you are. Also, if you don’t already use it, download WhatsApp, which provides free calls, text and message recording services.
Yes, definitely. Colombians are incredibly friendly and helpful. Also, Cartagena has a well-developed tourism industry - many professionals are bilingual, and many signs are written in English and Spanish. A good tip is, if you need directions, pop into one of the many hotels around the city as their staff are almost always fluent in English. However, if you are at least willing to try and speak a few words, Colombians are incredibly patient with non-Spanish speakers (two important words to learn: baño and cerveza☺).
Nowadays Colombia is a very safe country and Cartagena is one of the safest cities within Colombia. That said, you should still practice common sense and courtesy as you would in any city. Taxis, Ubers, and buses are safe, and the police are kind and very helpful. One safety tip for Americans, pay attention when crossing the street. Not everybody stops ☺.
All of them! I know we’re biased, but the food in Colombia is incredible! There’s a whole world of fruits that we don’t have in the U.S. Tropical ice creams and popsicles are a must along with arepas (meat-filled dough), buñuelos (fried, cheese-infused sweet dough), and a host of sweet breads. For the more adventurous, try some sancocho (chicken and vegetable soup) or cerviche (seafood cooked in citric acid).
While it is always recommended to check with your doctor before traveling to another country, Americans do not need any special vaccinations before entering Colombia. To enter national parks in Colombia, you do need proof of receiving a Yellow Fever vaccination. For more information, check out the CDC's Health Information page - https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/clinician/none/colombia