Plate
$ 75
Hotel Avg
$ 130
Best Month
December
Airport Dist.
45km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to COP from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in GuatapéComplete guide for your wedding in Guatapé
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Guatapé, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Vibrant lakeside town of colorful zócalo reliefs, turquoise waters, and El Peñol rock. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9.2/10 in romanticism, Guatapé offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Guatapé has excellent leisure infrastructure (8.5/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Guatapé
Main advantages
- Visually stunning landscape of emerald islands, turquoise waters, and vibrant zócalo art.
- Exceptional affordability for high-end luxury lakeside weddings.
Points to keep in mind
- Weekend road traffic from Medellin during peak holidays.
- Moderate tropical humidity near the lake waters.
The style in Guatapé
Dominant Style
Lakeside Tropical Chic & Colombian Color
Local Tradition
Sunset catamaran welcome cocktail cruise with live Latin music on the lake
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Guatapé
Bosko Eco Resort
Exclusive luxury eco-resort nestled in native forest featuring infinity pools.
Hacienda Luxe Guatapé
Private waterfront estate with expansive manicured gardens and private boat pier.
Wedding traditions in Colombia
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Candle ceremony
The couple lights a large candle together from two individual ones, representing the eternal union of their two lives.
Hora loca carnival
Midway through the party, an hour of live Caribbean music explodes, distributing extravagant masks, vueltiao hats, and streamers.
Legal requirements to marry in Colombia
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Colombian Public Notary
Minimum notice
15 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Submit the civil marriage application before the notary of the chosen city.
- Provide copies of the birth certificate of each spouse (issued less than 3 months ago).
- Provide a certificate of single status or equivalent document from the home country.
- Celebrate the wedding before the public notary, who reads the act and validates signatures.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Colombia- Original valid passport and copy.
- Certificate of single status officially translated into Spanish and apostilled.
- Judicial divorce decree translated and apostilled if applicable.
How to get there from Colombia
Main airports
Rail
No disponible (transporte terrestre/aéreo)
Common departure points
Bogota · Medellin · Cali · Miami · Madrid
Typical vendors in Colombia
What Colombian couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Guatapé
Precio medio: ~130€/noche
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Vuelos a Guatapé
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Que hacer en Guatapé
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best season for a wedding in Guatapé?
December to March and July to August offer dry, sunny weather with pleasant spring-like temperatures.
How far is Guatapé from Medellín Airport?
Medellín's José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) is conveniently located just 45 minutes away.
What unique activities can guests enjoy?
Private catamaran lake tours, climbing El Peñol rock for breathtaking views, and exploring colorful zócalo streets.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to COP from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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