The weather is quite spring like, with warmer days and cooler nights. We recommend to bring a raincoat and grippy shoes.
Bring a warm coat for the Wedding Day.
The Colombian Peso is the national currency of Colombia.
We recommend you bring cash in USD, Euros or Mexican Pesos to exchange at the local currency exchanges.
At the time of writing the current exchange is as follows:
– $1.00 CAD = $3,100 COP
– $1.00 USD = $4,400 COP
– €1.00 EURO = $4,500 COP
– £1.00 GBP = $5,500 COP
– $1.00 MXN = $215 COP
Yes, credit cards (VISA, MasterCard and AMEX) are accepted in most places.
For small purchases or services such as hair/make up, suit rentals or taxis we recommend you bring cash in USD, Euros or Mexican Pesos to exchange at the local currency exchanges.
We also recommend using Wise as a form of payment.
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We recommend you visit the website Numbeo to compare Medellín prices to your city.
Medellín is a very safe city for tourists.
But as any other city in world, there are areas we recommend our guests to not venture out on your own; especially at night time.
Colombians say to not give “Papaya”. Meaning don’t bring attention to yourself with your clothing options, jewellery or walking around with your phone out.
For women, we recommend you choose wearing Silver instead of Yellow Gold around the city.
If you have an unlocked phone, we recommend you purchase a local SIM card to stay connected.
Buying a SIM card in Colombia costs between $4,000 to $8,000 COP for 2GB ($1-$2 USD) in corner stores or pharmacies.
Airport SIM card stands are more expensive, costing $100,000 COP ($24 USD).
If you prefer an eSIM, we recommend using Airalo our referral code is CRISTI1365, you get $4.50 CAD off your first eSIM.
For more information about SIM cards and communication in Colombia we recommend this website:
Tom Plan My Trip
Uber is the best way to get around.
Airport to El Poblado will usually cost around COP$110,000 (USD$25) one way, and moving around Medellín costs around COP$10,000 (USD$2.25) – $40,000 (USD$9.00) depending on distance.
Yes! We have transportation for all our guests from the York Luxury Suites Hotel to the Ceremony + Reception back to York Luxury Suites Hotel and El Poblado area.
Timeline:
Departing York Luxury Suites Lobby: 3:00pm
Returning to Hotel and El Poblado area: Starting at 1:30am
Please arrive on time to the York Luxury Suites Lobby, we won’t be able to accommodate late arrivals.
We will be asking for your hotel information in the RSVP.
We will be arriving the weekend prior to the wedding until Monday August 4, 2025.
Welcome Drinks: Smart Casual/Cocktail
Outfit Examples Here
Wedding Day: Formal Wear. Women: Long Dress
Outfit Examples Here
Yes! We recommend Tonight Medellín in El Poblado for your suit rentals.
Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift of all. No other presents are expected.
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