We’re getting married!
10 January 2026
Ceremony
Santuario Maria Auxiliadora
Carrera 9 # 8 - 46 Barrio María Auxiliadora
San Gil, Santander, Colombia
2:30PM — 3:30PM
Reception
Hotel Piedra de Moller
Vda. El Llano
Barichara, Santander, Colombia
4:00PM — 1:00AMDress code: Formal
The day after
We’d love to have you join us the day after the wedding for a BBQ at Yabiana’s dad’s farm. It is a working coffee farm about 600m above San Gil.
We will provide further details soon.
Where to stay
Hotel Piedra de Moller
The reception venue is also a boutique hotel. It is approximately a 30 minute drive from San Gil and a 10 minute drive from Barichara. There will be limited rooms available on the wedding night. Please let us know if you are interested. We will likely give preference to guests travelling with children and older guests.
San Gil
San Gil is Yabiana’s hometown and we encourage guests to arrive a day or two before the wedding so that we can arrange a pre-wedding dinner and welcome you to San Gil before our big day.
San Gil is a popular destination for Colombian holidaymakers and backpackers (due to the range of outdoor/extreme activities on offer). As a result, there is a decent amount of accommodation to choose from to suit different budgets and needs. Many of the hotels have family friendly options (especially those out of the city centre).
Our favourite is:
🏨Hotel Campestre Casona del Camino Real: It is basic but the staff are lovely, the traditional Colombian breakfast is a winner and there is a swimming pool and a very cute dog. It is a short taxi ride to the centre of San Gil (a few $AUD).
Other places we have stayed are:
🏨Hotel Trip Monkey Del Rio: A little more modern and comfortable than Camino Real but it does not have quite the same charm or a dog (and the breakfast isn’t as good). It does have a swimming pool. A 10-15 minute walk to the centre of San Gil. A few decent restaurants underneath the hotel which is very handy.
🏨Hotel Boutique el Campana Rio: A comfortable hotel in the centre of San Gil. Opposite the main church and 20 metres from Parque Principal (the town square). A great location.
🏨This is Colombia Hostel: San Gil gets busy over the Christmas period and we aren’t always the best at booking in advance, so we ended up at this hostel a few years ago. It is well located within the city centre and was clean and comfortable. Family rooms with private bathrooms are available.
Barichara
Barichara is often referred to as the most beautiful town in Colombia and for good reason.
It is a very popular tourist destination and the accommodation tends to be more upmarket than San Gil (and likely to offer a few more creature comforts).
It is a 35 minute drive from San Gil and only 5-10 minute drive from the reception venue.
We have not previously stayed in Barichara so we do not have any specific recommendations.
Getting to San Gil
From Bogotá
✈️ Flight to Bucaramanga: Daily flights available from Bogota. From Bucaramanga, San Gil is a 3-hour drive by bus ($10AUD) or Uber/private car ($150 to 250AUD). The drive from Bucaramanga to San Gil winds through the Andes with sweeping views of Chicamocha Canyon. One of the great drives.
✈️ Flight to San Gil (Los Pozos Airport): Very limited flights available - this is not something we have ever done. The airport in San Gil only re-opened recently and flights are sporadic (and possibly only available by charter).
🚍 Bus from Bogotá to San Gil: Approximately 8-12 hours usually with a lunch/dinner stop ($30AUD). An experience.
🚗Private car from Bogotá to San Gil: Approximately 6-8 hours depending the number of stops ($275-500AUD).
⛪Via Villa de Leyva: An alternative option is to break up the trip from Bogotá to San Gil with a night or two in beautifully preserved town of Villa de Leyva.
From Medellin
✈️ Flight to Bucaramanga: Refer to information above in the ‘From Bogota’ section.
✈️ Flight to San Gil (Los Pozos Airport): Reportedly there will soon be a direct flight Medellin to San Gil operated by Satena.
How to get around
San Gil:
🚶Walk: The easiest way (and often the quickest way) to get around the city centre is to walk
🚕Taxi: For slightly longer trips (for example, if you are staying a little out of town), taxi is your best bet. You can ask your hotel to arrange a taxi for you, call the local number if you hablas español or flag one down on the street.
🚍Bus: Although we most typically take taxis, you can use the bus to visit the small towns surrounding San Gil.
Larger cities (Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena, Santa Marta):
🚶Walk: Be sensible and aware of your personal security. Reconsider walking through unknown or quiet areas at night.
🚗Uber: We predominantly use Uber or Didi when possible. The ‘Comfort’ option will give you a more comfortable ride.
🚕Taxi: We suggest you only take taxis arranged by your hotel or ordered directly with the relevant taxi company using WhatsApp.
Our favourite things to do in Colombia
Bogota
Salento
Villa de Leyva
Barichara
San Gil & Surroundings
🏙️ Walk around San Gil — Explore the local farmers market and enjoy the town’s laid-back vibe.
💦 Cascadas de Juan Curi — A beautiful waterfall where you can hike, swim, or just relax in nature.
🧗 El Páramo — Known for extreme sports like caving, paragliding, and whitewater rafting.
🏘️ Barichara — A stunning Spanish colonial town just 40 minutes away. Perfect for a day trip and a scenic walks.
🏛️ Guane — Visit the Museo de Guane to learn about the indigenous Guane people and enjoy amazing valley views.
🌳 Chicamocha Canyon — The second-largest canyon in the world! Great for a day with family — swimming pools, restaurants, and panoramic views (a favourite of Yabiana’s nieces!).
🌆 Bucaramanga — Known as “The Beautiful City” or “City of Parks.” A great stop if you're flying in nearby.
Bogotá
🏛️ La Candelaria — Explore Bogotá’s historic center. We recommend a morning stroll before it gets busy.
🏔️ Monserrate — Hike or take a cable car up to the iconic church overlooking the city (2.3 km hike with 500 m elevation gain).
Villa de Leyva & Ráquira
🏛️ Villa de Leyva — A beautifully preserved colonial town with cobblestone streets, a huge central plaza, and nearby natural wonders like the Pozos Azules and El Fósil Museum.
🎨 Ráquira — Known for its colorful streets and artisan pottery. A great spot to shop for handmade souvenirs and admire local crafts.
Salento & the Coffee Region (Eje Cafetero)
☕ Coffee farm tours — Learn how Colombia’s famous coffee is grown and roasted.
🏞️ Hike the Cocora Valley — See the towering wax palm trees, Colombia’s national tree.
Medellín
🌇 Explore the city — Ride the cable cars, visit Comuna 13’s vibrant murals, and enjoy the eternal spring weather.
✈️ Day trips — Take a short trip to Guatapé to see the colorful town and climb El Peñol rock for amazing views.
Santa Marta
🏝️ Tayrona National Park — Hike through jungle trails to reach stunning Caribbean beaches.
🌊 Beaches — Be aware it gets crowded during holidays, but still worth it!
Cartagena
🏰 Historic Walled City — Colorful colonial buildings, cobblestone streets, and sunset views over the sea.
San Andrés
🌴 Caribbean Island Getaway — White sand, turquoise waters, and laid-back vibes.
Many of you are traveling across the globe to celebrate with us in Colombia, so your presence means the world to us and is all we ask for.
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