Frequently asked questions

Yes. Two foreigners, or a foreigner and a Colombian, can marry in Colombia without living in the country. A civil marriage is celebrated before a notary or a civil judge, and a Catholic marriage has civil effects once it is registered. Same-sex couples follow the same procedure.

Yes. The hacienda's team answers in English by WhatsApp at +57 315 846 4211 and by email at haciendaelsalitre@gmail.com. The hacienda can also recommend wedding planners who work in English.

No. Hacienda El Salitre rents the venue for the ceremony and the celebration. The civil marriage paperwork is done with a notaría (notary office), usually with the help of the wedding planner or a lawyer. Many couples from abroad marry legally at home and hold a symbolic ceremony at the hacienda.

A valid passport, a birth certificate and a certificate of single status or its equivalent. Foreign public documents must be apostilled, or legalized by a Colombian consulate if the country is not part of the Hague Apostille Convention, and officially translated into Spanish. Requirements vary slightly between notary offices, so confirm the list with the one you choose.

Hacienda El Salitre is 45 minutes by car from Bogotá. El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is on the west side of the city, so from the terminal allow about an hour and a half, and more at peak traffic.

Yes. Hacienda El Salitre accepts payments from abroad. Rates and the contract are set in Colombian pesos (COP); amounts in US dollars on this site are approximate references.

Hacienda El Salitre does not offer lodging. The team suggests hotels nearby, and the wedding planner coordinates guest transport to and from the hacienda.

Sopó sits on the high Andean plateau near Bogotá, at about 2,600 meters (8,500 feet) above sea level. The average temperature is about 14 °C (57 °F), with cool evenings all year. Rain is possible in any month; December to February and July to August tend to be the drier periods.

Hacienda El Salitre is at Km 13 of the La Calera–Sopó road, in the municipality of Sopó, Cundinamarca, Colombia, 45 minutes from Bogotá. It is a private estate with controlled access and parking for about 130 vehicles. On Google Maps and Waze it appears as Hacienda El Salitre, plus code R3G8+C7.

Hacienda El Salitre is 45 minutes from Bogotá by car, at Km 13 of the La Calera–Sopó road, in the municipality of Sopó.

Hacienda El Salitre is rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google, with 349 reviews, as checked in November 2026.

Visits are by appointment. Schedule one by WhatsApp or by phone at +57 315 846 4211, Monday to Sunday between 8:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. (Colombia time, UTC−5).

No. Hacienda El Salitre is an events venue in Sopó, Cundinamarca, and does not offer lodging. Hotel Hacienda El Salitre is in Paipa, Boyacá, and is a different business.

Yes. Technical visits with the wedding planner and vendors are necessary and are scheduled in advance.

Hacienda El Salitre rents its facilities only. Its value lies in a carefully preserved setting known for its beauty. Drawing on its experience, the hacienda recommends first-rate wedding planners and vendors.

Yes. A wedding planner is required. The planner handles the planning, coordinates the vendors and runs the event.

Yes. Couples are free to choose their vendors. The hacienda also shares a selection of recommended wedding planners and vendors, based on successful events held there. Ask for the list by WhatsApp or through the contact form.

No. Furniture, decoration, lighting and styling are hired by the couple through their wedding planner or specialized vendors.

Yes. Hacienda El Salitre has the facilities needed to run an event kitchen. When the menu calls for very specific preparations, the caterer can bring additional equipment.

No. Hacienda El Salitre does not operate as a hotel, but it can suggest places to stay nearby.

The VIP Gardens of the Casona host up to 600 guests, Salón Ciprés up to 300 and Rincón Reservado up to 60.

The hacienda has the VIP Gardens of the Casona, Salón Ciprés, Rincón Reservado, support areas for catering and florists, the Capilla de Cristal (a glass chapel authorized for Catholic ceremonies), the Árbol Ceremonial (a 250-year-old eucalyptus), parking for about 130 vehicles, a dressing room, a private hair salon for the bride and her party, and the Groom's House, a separate space for getting ready.

The Árbol Ceremonial at Hacienda El Salitre is a 250-year-old eucalyptus. Symbolic ceremonies and ceremonies of other rites are held under its canopy.

Yes. Rincón Reservado is designed for intimate weddings of up to 60 guests, with the same quality and exclusivity as the rest of the hacienda.

Yes. The hacienda has separate spaces for the ceremony, the cocktail hour and the reception, all on the same estate.

Yes. Hacienda El Salitre is authorized to hold Catholic ceremonies in its Capilla de Cristal. For non-Catholic ceremonies it offers several open-air settings, most notably the Árbol Ceremonial.

Yes. Hacienda El Salitre welcomes and celebrates same-sex weddings, with the same standard of quality and care in every detail.

Yes. The hacienda has defined access routes, and the wedding planner can arrange specific support when needed.

Hacienda El Salitre hosts a single event per day, which guarantees full exclusivity for each couple or client.

The standard is eight hours. The event can run for as many extra hours as you wish, because the hacienda charges by the hour.

In 2027, renting Salón Ciprés for a wedding of up to 100 guests costs between COP 9,680,000 and COP 14,520,000 (about US$2,930 to US$4,400) for the standard eight hours: COP 1,210,000 per hour Monday to Thursday, COP 1,375,000 on Fridays and Sundays and COP 1,815,000 on Saturdays. Each additional guest costs COP 30,000, charged once. Prices do not include VAT. This is the venue rental: the wedding planner, catering, furniture and decoration are hired separately.

No. The published rates do not include VAT (IVA in Colombia): the tax is added to the rental price.

The barbecue area of Hacienda El Salitre is Rincón Reservado. It rents for COP 4,500,000 (about US$1,360) plus VAT for six hours, for a maximum of 60 guests (2027 rate).

No. Hacienda El Salitre, as a legal entity, holds the policies required for its operation and does not require an additional policy from the couple.

Yes. A refundable security deposit is required. Its conditions, amount and refund timing are set out in the contract.

Yes. The cancellation and rescheduling conditions are defined in the contract and depend on when the change is notified.

Vendor access, setup and teardown are coordinated in advance through the wedding planner, on a defined schedule.

They are evaluated case by case, putting guest safety and the preservation of the facilities first.

Yes. The hacienda has contingency plans and, when necessary, arranges backup for essential services.

Yes, with prior coordination and authorization, taking safety and privacy into account.

The hacienda does not recommend it: there are no areas set aside for animals, and their presence can interfere with the celebration.

Yes. The hacienda designates specific smoking areas.

Yes. Transport logistics are coordinated through the wedding planner, and the hacienda provides the access needed.