Zona E

Wedding Day

Sindy and Emily's House

Brunch

Summer

Our Wedding

On their first encounter Emily: This was our very first picture. I remember it was about a week after we met in September, 2015- we might have been in our 2nd or 3rd Spanish class. We always went to Pergamino, this cute coffee shop in Poblado. Sindy had asked me if we could take that photo- she was also new to the city and wanted to promote her Spanish classes. I said yes, of course. About two weeks later she put it as her Whataspp Profile Picture. I almost died. I remember telling one of my friends, ¨This is a sign!¨&nbsp; Sindy: I honestly took the picture with Emily because she seemed really open and I thought she would be happy to do it for me. I'm really glad we still have this photo-even though it´s a screenshot, because it is a remembrance of our first connection. You can see it in our faces- it´s too obvious. And I made it my profile picture because Emily was my favorite student… and she ended up being my favorite person. Who knew? Jaja Probably us.

When they started dating Emily: It was Sindy´s birthday- well, actually two days before her birthday. December 17th, 2016. I remember the day vividly- I had just bought my first road bike and I was practicing riding in the parking garage of my apartment building. One of my co-workers who lived there saw me and hung out for a while. She asked if I was excited to be on winter break. I said- yes, I'm excited and really nervous. When she asked why, I responded: ¨I think I´m gonna kiss the girl I´ve had a crush on for the past year and half, tonight.¨ Sindy: I knew something was gonna happen- I wasn´t sure what, but I knew something. I was so excited to see her. Other friends were there, but I was so excited to see Ems. I wanted to laugh with her and hang out with her.&nbsp; Emily: I´m literally horrible at making the first move. As you can see from the photo, I thought swapping one of our shoes was the way to her heart.&nbsp; Sindy: I thought it was absolutely ridiculous that she was wearing one of my heels. Jaja. Later that night, I asked one of my friends, Fiona, if I should kiss her and she said, ¨Yeah, go for it!¨ Emily: The rest is history… jaja

When they got engaged Sindy: It was the most beautiful place I´ve ever seen in my entire life. I was so mad at her… Emily: jajajaja. It was about two weeks before the whole world shut down for Covid 19.&nbsp;I had gone to this amazing thermal hot springs the previous Thanksgiving with a few of my biking buddies and I had thought: this is where I´m gonna propose! Sindy: She took me on a ¨camping trip¨ that turned into a two day road trip on a moto to a mystery camping site.&nbsp; Emily: It was supposed to be a suprise! Jaja&nbsp; Sindy: We had been driving for two days on an open road, and then we hit a paramo 4000 meters above sea level. And the first thing she asked me when we arrived, (the last hour having been in a rainstorm), was if I wanted to go for a hike. I was gonna kill her.&nbsp; Emily: I mean, it was still raining, so I could kind of see her point…&nbsp; Sindy: I went with the flow, because I always go with the flow with Emily. Emily: And?&nbsp; Sindy: Well, I was in shock. I was angry, happy, confused, cold… I thought it was the most beautiful place in the world. The rocks behind the waterfall were covered in moss- she knows that I love moss.&nbsp; Emily: I was so nervous. Sindy: I thought she fell, but she was getting down on her knee. She looked very nervous, and I thought she was the prettiest person ever. I felt really lucky. Emily: She said yes!&nbsp; Sindy: Of course I did! What did you think was gonna happen?

Our Story

Photos

Flower Girls/ Ring Bearers/ The Brides´ Adorable Nieces

Lily & Ruby

Joanie Bird

Our Furry Wedding Party

Agata

Xela

Wedding Party

Thursday, June 16 -- Bachelorette Pub Crawl

The Thursday before the wedding we will do an informal bachelorette party- which will really be more like a little pub crawl around the neighborhood of Poblado in Medellin. It will start around 8 pm. More details to follow!:)

Saturday, June 18 -- WEDDING!

Let's celebrate! Time: 11am- 9pm Location: <a href="https://zonae.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zone E</a> in Rionegro (30 minutes outside of Medellín) Transportation Provided: Details to follow Attire: Semi-formal

Sunday, June 19 -- BBQ

Enjoy a traditional Colombian BBQ with us at our new home! Time: 12pm - 6pm Location: Emily &amp; Sindy's house in Santa Elena (about 45 minutes outside of Medellín) Transportation Provided: Details to follow Attire: casual (wear a sweater, it can get chilly up there!)

Post Wedding Plans

If you are interested in staying longer, drop us an email with your dates. We may plan some additional excursions with people who would like to extend their time in Colombia, such as a coffee finca, Guatape, or Cartagena.

Wedding Events

Flights

We recommend using<a href="https://www.google.com/travel/flights" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Google Flights </a>or<a href="https://www.kayak.com/flights" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Kayak </a>to search for flights to Medellin (MDE airport code). You also might choose to fly to Bogota (BOG) and then fly to Medellin. Before the pandemic, there were also direct flights to Boston from both of these cities, but right now they have cut the flights. They might return by the time of the wedding.&nbsp; Typical Price Range:From New York to Medellin/Bogota: $400-800. Anything under $500 is an excellent price. $500-600 is quite normal. $600-800 is a little on the expensive side, and over $800 is ridiculous - I would advise waiting. Also, flights from Miami or Fort Lauderdale to Medellin are often around $300 dollars round trip.&nbsp;

Hotels

We are recommending two hotels for your stay that are both located centrally and conveniently in the neighborhood of Poblado.&nbsp; There are of course other options such as AirBnB or you could also choose to stay near the home of the brides in Santa Elena. That said, we are recommending the two below for several reasons:&nbsp;Great Location&nbsp;Many Restaurants and Bars Nearby (Including IN these hotels)No need for a car- almost everything is walkable or extremely affordable taxiThe Transportation Pick-Up for both the wedding and the next-day BBQ will be within 2 minutes walking of these two hotel&nbsp; Both can be booked online. ** Read below, as we recommended waiting until close to the actual wedding date to save money The first recommendation, <a href="https://www.danncarlton.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Hotel Dann Carlton Medellin </a>(**Note: Not the Hotel Dann Carlton Belfort Medellin, which is nearby, but not quite as well-located), does not allow you to book on Booking.Com until 3 months before. This is because they want you to book for twice the price on their website. We tried to figure out a way around this, but it has proven a little difficult. So, you can book through their website immediately, or wait and book on Booking.Com around March- which will most likely save you about 50%.&nbsp; We recommend this hotel because it's a five star hotel,&nbsp; it has an amazing location, there is a beautiful pool where guests can socialize, it has a rotating restaurant on the roof with a great view, and it comes highly recommended by friends. It will also be an extremely comfortable option for those feeling like they may need some of the comforts of home while in Colombia:)Price: When using<a href="https://www.booking.com/hotel/co/dann-carlton-medellin.html?label=gen173nr-1DCAEoggI46AdIM1gEaDKIAQGYATG4ARfIAQzYAQPoAQH4AQKIAgGoAgO4As-W1IkGwAIB0gIkMWRjZTRmMDItZWI3OC00YmRiLWE3NDItMjU1ODhjNTM2YzFl2AIE4AIB;sid=e716b570f72ba13493eb892038a638c0;all_sr_blocks=29956602_285708860_0_1_0;checkin=2021-11-10;checkout=2021-11-12;dest_id=-592318;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=3;highlighted_blocks=29956602_285708860_0_1_0;hpos=3;no_rooms=1;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;sr_pri_blocks=29956602_285708860_0_1_0__57799996;srepoch=1630866301;srpvid=0ecb817eca89025d;type=total;ucfs=1&amp;#hotelTmpl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Booking.Com to make a reservation for the Dann Carlton</a>, the average price is about 100 usd a night for a standard double room. If you book via their website, it may be up to twice that price.&nbsp; The second recommendation is <a href="https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?label=gen173nr-1DCAEoggI46AdIM1gEaDKIAQGYATG4ARfIAQzYAQPoAQH4AQKIAgGoAgO4As-W1IkGwAIB0gIkMWRjZTRmMDItZWI3OC00YmRiLWE3NDItMjU1ODhjNTM2YzFl2AIE4AIB&amp;lang=en-us&amp;sid=e716b570f72ba13493eb892038a638c0&amp;sb=1&amp;src=searchresults&amp;src_elem=sb&amp;error_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.html%3Flabel%3Dgen173nr-1DCAEoggI46AdIM1gEaDKIAQGYATG4ARfIAQzYAQPoAQH4AQKIAgGoAgO4As-W1IkGwAIB0gIkMWRjZTRmMDItZWI3OC00YmRiLWE3NDItMjU1ODhjNTM2YzFl2AIE4AIB%3Bsid%3De716b570f72ba13493eb892038a638c0%3Btmpl%3Dsearchresults%3Bcheckin_month%3D1%3Bcheckin_monthday%3D1%3Bcheckin_year%3D2022%3Bcheckout_month%3D1%3Bcheckout_monthday%3D3%3Bcheckout_year%3D2022%3Bclass_interval%3D1%3Bdest_id%3D-592318%3Bdest_type%3Dcity%3Bdtdisc%3D0%3Bfrom_sf%3D1%3Bgroup_adults%3D2%3Bgroup_children%3D0%3Binac%3D0%3Bindex_postcard%3D0%3Blabel_click%3Dundef%3Bno_rooms%3D1%3Boffset%3D0%3Bpostcard%3D0%3Braw_dest_type%3Dcity%3Broom1%3DA%252CA%3Bsb_price_type%3Dtotal%3Bshw_aparth%3D1%3Bslp_r_match%3D0%3Bsrc%3Dindex%3Bsrc_elem%3Dsb%3Bsrpvid%3D7836816ad7760079%3Bss%3DMedell%25C3%25ADn%3Bss_all%3D0%3Bssb%3Dempty%3Bsshis%3D0%3Bssne%3DMedell%25C3%25ADn%3Bssne_untouched%3DMedell%25C3%25ADn%3Btop_ufis%3D1%26%3B&amp;ss=Medell%C3%ADn&amp;is_ski_area=0&amp;ssne=Medell%C3%ADn&amp;ssne_untouched=Medell%C3%ADn&amp;dest_id=-592318&amp;dest_type=city&amp;checkin_year=2021&amp;checkin_month=11&amp;checkin_monthday=10&amp;checkout_year=2021&amp;checkout_month=11&amp;checkout_monthday=12&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;sb_changed_group=1&amp;sb_changed_dates=1&amp;from_sf=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Masaya Medellin.</a> This is a new hotel, and it has had great reviews thus far. It is recommended for its great location, rooftop pool, rooftop bar, two great restaurants on the first floor, and the fact that we know the management and their other hotels are amazing! This is also considered a five star hotel as well, but it is not as boujie as the Dann Carleton. This is a great option for those who want something a little more affordable, that's slightly more adventurous:) The two hotels are a five minute walk from one another, so it will be easy to meet up with other guests.&nbsp; The Masaya Medellin can be booked online for our wedding dates immediately; that said, the prices come down a lot if you wait. For example, right now the hotel is around 50 usd a night for the next couple months. If you look ahead to June, it goes up closer to 85 usd. So it might be wise to wait a bit to book your accommodations.

Transportation

To/from airport:The easiest way to get to and from the airport is by taxi. A typical taxi to Poblado neighborhood from the airport is 80,000 pesos (aprox. 20 dollars). It takes around 30 minutes and goes through a long tunnel. We recommend coordinating a taxi ride ahead of time to ease your arrival. Aurelio is a trusted driver who has worked with us previously. You can message him via WhatsApp in the weeks before arrival to coordinate. He speaks some English and if he is unable to pick you up, he will help arrange someone trusted who can. This is his WhatsApp contact number: +57-312-780-7944. There are also busses and shared taxis available. If you want to know more about these options, please contact us. To/from the wedding and next-day BBQ:We will provide transportation from Poblado to these events. More details will follow about pick-up time and location (most likely from the hotel).&nbsp; Renting a car:If you feel comfortable with your driving skills and ready to take on a challenge, you can rent a car here in Medellin for approximately $35 a day. Keep in mind that it is a bit challenging if you have never driven outside of your home country and most cars are manual. Automatic cars are typically available for a bit more cost. Getting around the city:Many points of interest around the city will be walkable, such as restaurants, bars, and parks. If you would like to explore more around the city, we suggest using the metro or taxis, as they are easy to navigate and affordable. -- Metro: You can see a map of the metro here. Cards can be purchased at the stations before entering. -- Taxis: Popular taxi apps that we recommend downloading ahead of time are Didi and Uber, in order to request and put in your destination without needing Spanish. Drivers will likely request you to sit in the front seat. This is normal here, so do not be alarmed. Cabify is another popular app, though you would need cash (Colombian pesos) for this. It is possible to hail yellow cabs on the street, but it is not recommended. It is preferable to use the apps or ask a restaurant/security guard to call you a cab. You can say "Taxi por favor?".&nbsp; Travel to other cities: If you would like to travel to another city such as Cartagena or Bogota, we strongly suggest domestic flights which are quite affordable.

Weather

Medellin is known as "The City of the Eternal Spring". That said, the weather is pretty lovely. In the month of June, the weather range in <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=typical+weather+in+june+in+Medellin+antioquia&amp;rlz=1C1GCEU_enCO956CO956&amp;sxsrf=ALeKk02MSV0czorcZWyW1DO-7sSuJqrfzw%3A1628256258159&amp;ei=AjgNYfasCZaawbkPtbKXgAk&amp;oq=typical+weather+in+june+in+Medellin+antioquia&amp;gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAM6CggjELADECcQiwM6BwgAEEcQsAM6BAghEApKBQg6EgExSgQIQRgAUIP4AViXgAJg84ECaAFwAngAgAF_iAGxCJIBAzAuOZgBAKABAcgBCLgBAsABAQ&amp;sclient=gws-wiz&amp;ved=0ahUKEwj2tfuev5zyAhUWTTABHTXZBZAQ4dUDCA4&amp;uact=5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Medellin</a> is 18-28 Celsius (64-82 degrees Fahrenheit) in the city. The wedding will be near the airport in <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=typical+weather+in+june+in+rio+negro+antioquia&amp;rlz=1C1GCEU_enCO956CO956&amp;sxsrf=ALeKk00VUULxuaWUva_fd0218cI_gFEDfg%3A1628255420062&amp;ei=vDQNYaagA6mGwbkP6eyOyAs&amp;oq=typical+weather+in+june+in+rio+negro+an&amp;gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMYADIHCCEQChCgAToECCMQJzoECAAQQzoFCAAQgAQ6BQgAEJECOgQILhBDOgUILhCABDoLCC4QgAQQxwEQrwE6BwgAEIAEEAo6DQgAEIAEEIcCEMkDEBQ6CggAEIAEEIcCEBQ6CAgAEIAEEMkDOgYIABAWEB46CAghEBYQHRAeOgUIIRCgAUoFCDwSATJKBAhBGABQuJgNWIvTDWD85Q1oAnACeAKAAYgCiAHEKZIBBjAuMzguMpgBAKABAcABAQ&amp;sclient=gws-wiz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rionegro</a> (25 minutes from Medellin). The weather there is just a bit cooler than Medellin, as it is higher in altitude. 13-23 Celsius (55-73 degrees Fahrenheit). Be prepared to have a sweater for the wedding. The BBQ that will be at Sindy and Emily's house in <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=weather+in+santa+elena+in+june&amp;rlz=1C1GCEU_enCO956CO956&amp;sxsrf=ALeKk0210_8NaL_wcUJvMHBP3B9FZT1nEA%3A1628255250654&amp;ei=EjQNYdW8J66WwbkPrryb4AQ&amp;oq=weather+in+santa+elena+in+june&amp;gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAM6BwgAEEcQsAM6BggAEAcQHkoFCDoSATFKBAhBGABQirAgWMa9IGD3wSBoAXACeACAAYIBiAGQC5IBBDAuMTKYAQCgAQHIAQi4AQLAAQE&amp;sclient=gws-wiz&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjVjca-u5zyAhUuSzABHS7eBkwQ4dUDCA4&amp;uact=5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Santa Elena</a> on Sunday after the wedding will have even cooler weather. 10-20 degrees Celsius (50-60 degrees Fahrenheit), so take that into account for your packing! It is important to remember when packing clothes that rain in frequent in Medellin and Colombia in general. Although June does not fall in the rainy season, there is almost a 50% chance of rain each day. That said, it will often rain for 30 minutes, clear up, and then be sunny again. If you plan to extend your trip by going to the coast, it will be significantly hotter. If you want to stay or visit other mountainous areas, it could likely be chillier, similar to Rionegro or Santa Elena.

Travel & Stay

Registry

Cultural Tips to Succeed in Colombia

WhatsApp: If you do not have this app, please download it before coming so you can set it up with your phone number. It is widely used here for messaging and phone/video calls via wifi, and it will make your international communication much easier. Greetings: Before Covid, all Colombians greeted with a kiss on the cheek for women-women and women-men. Men-men usually shook hands. Now, it is all up in the air about how to greet. Sometimes we elbow bump. Gringos (a term for foreigners) tend to come off a little cold. It is customary to ask Colombians how they are, how is their family, and so on before engaging in other discussions. Hygiene: Colombians are extremely clean. They do not leave the house without showering, and they brush their teeth three times a day (at least). Bathrooms: It is not customary to flush ANY paper products down the toilet, including toilet paper, as the pipes are more sensitive than North America. You should throw all paper waste products (including toilet paper) into the waste bin. Flip-Flops: No Colombian would wear flip-flops outside their house or a beach. This is the number one way to bring attention to yourself as a gringo, so just something to keep in mind. Shoes: It is very atypical and considered bad manners for Colombians to take their shoes off at a wedding reception. If you think your heels might get the better of you by 2 am, bring some cute flats to slip your feet into so you can keep on dancing. Clothes: Despite the weather often being warm (think spring time in New England), Colombians would only wear shorts to workout or to the beach. Just another thing to keep in mind if you would like to blend in at all. Taxi etiquette: Do not shut the door with force. This is the number one way we are scolded as gringos- slamming taxi doors. They might even jump over the seat to try to prevent our inevitable slam. Try to close their (much lighter) doors with a soft push. They will greatly appreciate it. Tipping: Tipping is not a cultural norm in Colombia. However, in formal restaurants, they will often ask if you would the "servicio" (tip) included. This is always a flat rate of 10% and it is not expected that you give more, unless you are feeling generous. You do not need to tip a taxi driver - it is neither normal nor expected. The minimum charge is 5,500 pesos (less than $2), so if you happen to take an extremely short ride, your fare might show lower than this on the taxi meter, but they will charge you the minimum so be prepared for that.

Food

Food in Medellin is a farmer's diet developed for a simple palate. It revolves around beans, rice, and meat.The most famous dish in Medellin is Bandeja Paisa, which consists of beans, rice, several kinds of meat, a fried egg, french fries, a small side salad, and a fried or grilled plantain (sweet banana). Other popular dishes (especially popular with gringos) are Sancocho, which is like a supersized chicken soup, and Ajiaco, which is also a soup with chicken, but it is thicker and served with capers. Both are delicious. We also recommend you try empanadas (a small, moon-shaped fried dough filled with different things), palito de queso (dough and cheese stick), and mango biche (a sour mango often served with salt and pepper). Feeling thirsty? Try the wide variety of tropical juices (lulo, maracuya, pineapple, mango, blackberry, etc), , different flavored lemonades (especially "limonada de coco"), guarapo (sugar cane drink), and the local liquor called "aguardiente" or a rum such as Ron Medellín. If you are looking for spicy food, Medellin is NOT the spot for that - bring your own hot sauce! (or ask for ají - a slightly spicy sauce often available by request). Colombian Restaurants: <a href="https://mondongos.com.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mondongos</a> <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.co/Restaurant_Review-g297478-d11673842-Reviews-Asados_Dona_Rosa-Medellin_Antioquia_Department.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dona Rosa</a> <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.co/Restaurant_Review-g297478-d3627611-Reviews-Ajiacos_y_Mondongos-Medellin_Antioquia_Department.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ajiacos y Mondongos</a> (lunch only) <a href="https://hatoviejo.com/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hatoviejo</a> <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.co/Restaurant_Review-g297478-d9776147-Reviews-Pesqueira-Medellin_Antioquia_Department.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pesqueria</a> (coastal food- fried fish, coconut rice, ceviche) Medellin is becoming more and more of an international destination, so ethnic food is growing daily. Here are some links to our favorite spots: Breakfast spots: <a href="https://www.alalmacafe.com/menu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">El Alma</a> (multiple locations in Poblado) <a href="https://gansoycastor.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ganso y Castor</a> <a href="https://www.dandre.com.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">D´Andres</a> <a href="https://www.bagatelle.com.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bagatelle</a> (en Hotel Diez) <a href="https://matilderestaurante.com/nuestra-carta" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Matilde</a> Cafes: <a href="https://co.pergamino.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pergamino</a> (multiple locations all over city, great to buy coffee to take home!) <a href="https://www.cafevelvet.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cafe Velvet</a> <a href="https://www.hijamiacoffee.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hija Mía</a> Happy Hour/Bars: <a href="http://www.elsocial1969.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">El Social </a>(multiple locations, very typical spot for late afternoon drinking with friends) <a href="https://www.bbccerveceria.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BBC</a> (a Colombian crafted beer company) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/medellinbeerfactory/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Medellín Beer Factory </a>(local brewery) Tres Cordilleras (local brewery) Lunch or Dinner: <a href="https://www.crepesywaffles.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Crepes and Waffles</a> - literally everything, from desserts to salad bar to vegetarian options; a very popular chain for casual dining in Colombia <a href="https://cafezorba.com.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cafe Zorba</a>: Vegetarian pizza <a href="https://homeburgers.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Home Burger:</a> Burgers (several locations in Poblado) <a href="https://chefburger.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chef Burger</a>: artisanal burgers <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.co/Restaurant_Review-g297478-d10638858-Reviews-Hello_Burgers_Beer_By_Monsieur_Burger-Medellin_Antioquia_Department.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hello! Burger </a>(en Masaya Hotel): Burgers <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.co/Restaurant_Review-g297478-d12923569-Reviews-Florez_Food_Garden-Medellin_Antioquia_Department.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Florez: </a>Wide range of food options <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g297478-d12343065-Reviews-Bao_Bei_Cocina_Asiatica_contemporanea-Medellin_Antioquia_Department.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bao Bei:</a> Asian Fusion (tiny spot, go early to get in line) <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.co/Restaurant_Review-g297478-d2666183-Reviews-Naan-Medellin_Antioquia_Department.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Naan:</a> Indian <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.co/Restaurant_Review-g297478-d13668269-Reviews-Tandoori_Halal-Medellin_Antioquia_Department.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tandoori Halal</a>: Indian <a href="https://www.rocotorestaurante.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rocoto: </a>Peruvian - ceviche <a href="https://misturarestaurante.com/menu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Misturia</a>: Asian Fusion <a href="https://lacausa.com.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">La Causa:</a> Asian Fusion <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g297478-d8027274-Reviews-Hanami_Teppanyaki_Sushi_Bar-Medellin_Antioquia_Department.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hanami Sushi Bar:</a> Japanese <a href="http://www.carmenmedellin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Carmen : </a>Fancy fusion (reservation a must) <a href="Fancy fusion- (reservation a must)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">El Cielo</a>: Fancy eating experience (reservation a must) <a href="https://www.ocimde.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Oci.MDE</a>: Fancy eating (reservation necessary) Healthy Options/Great for vegetarians : <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.co/Restaurant_Review-g297478-d15141998-Reviews-SMASH_Avocaderia_y_Cafe-Medellin_Antioquia_Department.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Smash</a> <a href="https://123wok.com.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">123 Wok</a> <a href="https://www.mundoverde.com.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mundo Verde</a> <a href="http://mezzaluna.com.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mezza Luna</a> Don´t want to leave the hotel to eat or need some quick groceries? Download the Rappi app and order to your hotel - it's easy and completely online!

Dancing

The wedding will be a beautiful mix of musical genres. That said, when the DJ is not spinning, the band will be a Cuban Salsa Band. If you want to try out your salsa skills when the band is playing, take a look at some of these videos! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bah_PB9Ga4A" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Basic Salsa Steps Tutorial</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q_fnhxsQL4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cuban Salsa Steps in Action</a> Want to go dancing or see Colombian dancing while in Medellín? <a href="https://en.socialclubacademia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Social Club</a> (mixture of salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, and more) <a href="https://web.facebook.com/cuchitrilmedellin/?_rdc=1&amp;_rdr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cuchitril </a>(salsa section and crossover section with reggaeton) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sonhavana/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Son Havana</a> (Cuban salsa spot, often live music on weekends)

Culture, Food, & Dancing 

Want to explore Medellin?

1. <a href="https://www.planetware.com/colombia/top-rated-tourist-attractions-things-to-do-in-medellin-col-1-14.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TOP RATED THINGS TO DO IN MEDELLÍN</a> 2. <a href="https://premiumtoursmedellin.com/tour/tour-de-las-frutas/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FRUIT TOUR</a> 3. <a href="https://realcitytours.com/free-walking-tour/?gclid=CjwKCAjw9uKIBhA8EiwAYPUS3Jsz_qpRfxmXBsc8ioOZGryvfDPP9xBqbAc8FwYT1r2E2JdSg9MpZhoCOVgQAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FREE WALKING TOUR</a> (Normally a tip is suggested at the end of it) 4. <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/352849?currentTab=experience_tab&amp;federatedSearchId=aa19f7e5-057e-4ba0-8db5-226c74e3cb99&amp;searchId=&amp;sectionId=d7e479b0-cbe3-4389-8293-f54fa46462d5&amp;source=p2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PARAGLIDING</a> 5. <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g297478-Activities-Medellin_Antioquia_Department.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">OTHER ACTIVITIES TO TRY</a>

Want to visit the coffee region of Colombia?

If you want to spend a few days in the coffee region of Colombia, check out the<a href="https://www.nomadasaurus.com/colombia-coffee-region/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> info in this blog.</a>

Emily & Sindy

Emily & Sindy

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