ABOUT COLOMBIA:

Colombia is a beautiful country and is internationally recognized as one of the happiest countries in the world. It is also known for its delicious food and richness in nature and biodiversity.

The capital of Colombia is Bogota, DC. Bogota is one of the biggest cities in Latin America, with a population of over 7 million people.

The events of our wedding weekend will take place in Bogota, and the wedding ceremony and reception will be in an estate about 1-2 hours (27 miles) outside the city.

What language is spoken in Colombia?

Colombia is a Latin American country, where the official language is Spanish. You may encounter some people who speak English, especially in the big cities, but it is not very common.

Is Colombia a safe country to visit?

Like any large city, Bogota has its beautiful, safe areas, and other areas that are not so nice.

Practice common sense. Consider not wearing flashy jewelry or clothing, and keeping your valuables with you at all times. Keep your valuable items in a safe space. As we say in Colombian slang " no dar papaya", which means be smart and do not call attention to yourself.

How is the weather in Bogota, Colombia?

Bogota is located in the Andes mountains at a median height of 2600 m or 8600 ft above sea level. For this reason, even though Colombia is on the equator, the weather in Bogota is not tropical. Some may feel the effects of altitude sickness for the first few days.

Temperature is consistently around highs of 66F and lows of 46F in Nov. (8-19 C). Expect somewhat cloudy weather and occasional rain, but otherwise dry conditions. Most people wear pants with light sweaters and jackets.

How to move around Bogota

We recommend that during your stay in Colombia, you use either local Taxis or apps like Uber, "Cabify", and "Taxis Libres".

Taxis are relatively cheap. Most rides around the city will cost less than $10 USD - $38.000 COP.

While you might see many locals hailing a taxi down the street, it's better not to as a foreigner.

We do not recommend that you rent a car in Bogota. Traffic in Bogota is hectic, and also there are some restrictions as "Pico y Placa" which limits the days and times you can use your rental in the city.