A week is a great amount of time to visit Cartagena. It gives you enough time to explore the historic walled city, enjoy the beaches and nearby islands, experience the nightlife and take a few day trips without feeling rushed.

There’s no official dress code for the wedding, so feel free to wear whatever makes you comfortable! That said, if you're looking for a little guidance, think relaxed semiformal. We recommend packing light, breathable clothing since Cartagena stays hot and humid year-round, with temperatures usually in the mid-80s to low-90s.
It’s caliente! ☀️

Yes! Colombia is incredibly diverse and beautiful. We recommend visiting Medellín, a vibrant mountain city known for its great weather and colorful neighborhoods. Parque Tayrona, with its turquoise beaches, jungle trails, and stunning mountain views. Salento, part of Colombia’s UNESCO listed Coffee Cultural Landscape, famous for its coffee farms and the tall palm trees of Cocora Valley. Barichara, a charming colonial town with cobblestone streets and beautiful mountain scenery. Of course, Cartagena’s historic center, where the wedding will be, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of colorful streets and Caribbean charm.

We recommend staying in El Centro or Getsemaní, two vibrant neighborhoods full of charm and close to the wedding venue. Under our Travel & Stay section, we’ve shared some recommendations, but we will also reach out to everyone directly soon with specific suggestions for places that are ideally within walking distance.

No, you don’t need to know Spanish to get around! Most people speak English, especially in tourist areas and everyone is incredibly friendly and happy to help. You’ll feel right at home!

From Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) you can take an official yellow taxi from the taxi stations located at the national and international exits. It’s recommended that you agree upon set price with driver first before getting into the taxi as they do not use meters. Fares to El Centro (10-15 min drive) may be between 15,000 and 25,000 Colombian Pesos (COP) or around $4 - $7.

You can also take Ubers from the airport or order taxi via Uber. It’s recommended to sit in the front passenger seat to avoid getting pulled over (ride shares exist in a gray legal area, but widely used). You can also request taxi via Uber app. The airport has free wifi which may be limited to 30 minutes. Consider using data roaming or local sim card for better service.