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import BaseLayout from "../layouts/BaseLayout.astro";
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import Breadcrumbs from "../components/Breadcrumbs.astro";
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import { SITE } from "../lib/blog-data.js";
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// Plain-text answers so the visible content exactly matches the FAQPage schema.
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const faqs = [
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{
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q: "Is the tap water safe to drink in Medellín?",
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a: "Yes. Medellín's utility, EPM, treats the city's water to a potable standard, and most residents drink it straight from the tap. This is unusual for Latin America and is one reason street food and ice here are lower-risk than in many nearby destinations.",
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},
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{
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q: "Is street food safe to eat in Medellín?",
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a: "Generally yes, with a few habits: follow the queues (high turnover means fresher food), order things cooked to order and served hot, and be a little cautious with raw preparations in your first days while your stomach adjusts.",
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},
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{
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q: "Do I need to tip at restaurants in Medellín?",
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a: "Most sit-down restaurants add a voluntary 10% service charge (propina voluntaria) to the bill. You'll usually be asked if you want to include it; you can accept, decline, or adjust it. Tipping beyond that is appreciated but not expected.",
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},
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{
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q: "Do restaurants in Medellín have English menus?",
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a: "In the tourist- and expat-heavy areas — El Poblado, Provenza, and parts of Laureles — many places have English menus or English-speaking staff. In more local neighborhoods, expect Spanish-only menus, so a translation app helps.",
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},
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{
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q: "Can I pay by card, or do I need cash?",
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a: "Cards are widely accepted at sit-down restaurants and cafés in El Poblado, Provenza, and Laureles. Carry some cash (Colombian pesos) for street food, market stalls, small family-run spots, and tips.",
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},
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{
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q: "Which neighborhoods are best for eating out?",
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a: "El Poblado and Provenza for upscale and international dining, Laureles for a more local, better-value scene, and Envigado and Sabaneta for traditional Paisa food. Each has a distinct character worth exploring.",
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},
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{
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q: "What are typical restaurant hours?",
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a: "Lunch runs roughly 12–3pm, when many places serve an affordable set menu (menú del día). Dinner is usually 7–10pm. Some kitchens close between services, and a number of restaurants close on Sundays or Mondays, so it's worth checking ahead.",
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},
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{
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q: "Do I need a reservation?",
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a: "For the city's top and fine-dining restaurants, yes — especially on weekends. For cafés, casual spots, and most neighborhood restaurants, you can simply walk in.",
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},
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];
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const jsonLd = {
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"@context": "https://schema.org",
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"@type": "FAQPage",
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"@id": `${SITE.url}/faq#faq`,
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mainEntity: faqs.map((f) => ({
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"@type": "Question",
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name: f.q,
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acceptedAnswer: { "@type": "Answer", text: f.a },
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})),
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};
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---
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<BaseLayout
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title={`Dining in Medellín: FAQ - ${SITE.name}`}
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description="Common questions about eating out in Medellín — tap water, tipping, street food, neighborhoods, hours, and more — answered for English-speaking visitors."
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canonical="/faq"
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jsonLd={jsonLd}
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>
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<div class="mx-auto max-w-3xl px-5 py-12">
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<Breadcrumbs items={[{ label: "Home", to: "/" }, { label: "FAQ" }]} />
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<header class="mt-6">
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<div class="text-xs font-medium uppercase tracking-[0.2em] text-primary">FAQ</div>
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<h1 class="mt-2 font-serif text-4xl font-semibold tracking-tight sm:text-5xl">
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Dining in Medellín: FAQ
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</h1>
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<p class="mt-4 max-w-xl text-muted-foreground">
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Quick, practical answers to the questions English-speaking visitors ask most about eating
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out in Medellín.
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</p>
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</header>
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<div class="mt-10 divide-y divide-border">
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{
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faqs.map((f) => (
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<details class="group py-5">
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<summary class="flex cursor-pointer items-center justify-between gap-4 font-serif text-lg font-semibold tracking-tight marker:content-['']">
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{f.q}
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<span class="text-muted-foreground transition-transform group-open:rotate-45">+</span>
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</summary>
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<p class="mt-3 leading-relaxed text-muted-foreground">{f.a}</p>
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</details>
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))
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}
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</div>
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</div>
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</BaseLayout>
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