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Very interesting documentary on the ghetto areas and gang violence in Medellin area. Its called "LA SIERRA" Just picked it up from Blockbuster of all places and it is a very recent "3 years old" sobering look at some of the slums and ghetto areas of MDE.I asked the novia if shes seen it and she refuses to see it because it is too violent for her.
Or you can get uneditted versions on the street from the vendors. I bought an uneditted version of it last year for 2k pesos from a vendor in front of SAO del 53 in Barranquilla.
[QUOTE=MiamiHeatLuver]Very interesting documentary on the ghetto areas and gang violence in Medellin area. Its called "LA SIERRA" Just picked it up from Blockbuster of all places and it is a very recent "3 years old" sobering look at some of the slums and ghetto areas of MDE.I asked the novia if shes seen it and she refuses to see it because it is too violent for her.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Peter Solano]Trigueña is a tanned skinned girl and morena a black girl as to say a NEGRA would be insulting, equivalent to nigger in the US.
Blanca, white but not necessarily a blonde unless she is very faired skinned.[/QUOTE]
A morena can also mean dark haired.
[QUOTE=MiamiHeatLuver]Very interesting documentary on the ghetto areas and gang violence in Medellin area. Its called "LA SIERRA" Just picked it up from Blockbuster of all places and it is a very recent "3 years old" sobering look at some of the slums and ghetto areas of MDE.I asked the novia if shes seen it and she refuses to see it because it is too violent for her.[/QUOTE]
I just finished reading "Born to Die in Medellin." I bought it from Amazon.com. It was written in 1990 and concentrates on street gang life in the 80's.
Forwarded to me by a good friend! DISASTER, If you ask me.
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Hello everyone:
I am trying to get to Medellin for 2 weeks in July. Preferably, July 8-22. I got there last year on 35K miles on American. I just checked and they only have trips for 60K miles (Business/1st Class) I checked the price and after taxes and fees on American, RT coach is costing over $800usd!
Anybody knows a travel agent or consolidator that might have tickets for around $500usd? I have checked Orbitz, Travelocity, Yahoo. Avianca was still pretty high and I have heard that they have terrible service. Any help will be appreciated.
Almotu,
Give Delgado Travel a try. A web search will provide the link.
Anyone have experience with normal taxis at the airport to get into town? or should I just use the airport pick up services provided by the various drivers mentioned on this board.
I already got a quote of 50K COP for the trip. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
The standard rate is about 45k or so. I forget exactly how much. You will see the correct price displayed just inside the sliding doors as you exit the baggage claim area into the arrivals hall.
I usually take the taxi collectivo, which is 3 or 4 passengers sharing a taxi into the city. This costs 12k each for 4 passengers, or 15k each for 3 passengers.
This will leave you near San Diego. You can then take a short taxi to Poblado or wherever.
In the other direction there is a taxi collectivo going from the city to the airport. It leaves from near the corner of cra 42 and cll 49 (Centro). This costs about 10k.
I always take the mini- shuttle bus to Hotel Nutibarra... 5500 pesos from the airport. from there you can get a cab to anywhere in Poblado for 6-7k pesos.
[QUOTE=Cachorro]The standard rate is about 45k or so. I forget exactly how much. You will see the correct price displayed just inside the sliding doors as you exit the baggage claim area into the arrivals hall.
I usually take the taxi collectivo, which is 3 or 4 passengers sharing a taxi into the city. This costs 12k each for 4 passengers, or 15k each for 3 passengers.
This will leave you near San Diego. You can then take a short taxi to Poblado or wherever.
In the other direction there is a taxi collectivo going from the city to the airport. It leaves from near the corner of cra 42 and cll 49 (Centro). This costs about 10k.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Cachorro]The standard rate is about 45k or so. I forget exactly how much. You will see the correct price displayed just inside the sliding doors as you exit the baggage claim area into the arrivals hall.
I usually take the taxi collectivo, which is 3 or 4 passengers sharing a taxi into the city. This costs 12k each for 4 passengers, or 15k each for 3 passengers.
This will leave you near San Diego. You can then take a short taxi to Poblado or wherever.
In the other direction there is a taxi collectivo going from the city to the airport. It leaves from near the corner of cra 42 and cll 49 (Centro). This costs about 10k.[/QUOTE]
I alwyas get a pick-up recomendation by someone I TRUST, then if it is you first time getting picked up by that person, I pay them a phone-call to describe each other, unless he's gonna make a sign with your name on it, THEN as a final security measure I come up with a verbal password that we both know that is said to me upon first meeting! Does it sound too paranoid? No not for me. And i dont really think its overkill when your LIFE is at stake and some of the HORROR stories I have heard and read. But to each his own.
[QUOTE=Winner71]I always take the mini- shuttle bus to Hotel Nutibarra... 5500 pesos from the airport. from there you can get a cab to anywhere in Poblado for 6-7k pesos.[/QUOTE]
Another option on the minibus is to get off at Terminal del Norte. There you can catch a taxi without hassling with the centro traffic. And I live near centro.
[QUOTE=Tom 33]Another option on the minibus is to get off at Terminal del Norte. There you can catch a taxi without hassling with the centro traffic. And I live near centro.[/QUOTE]
From the airport to Poblado, a taxi took me about 40-45 mins. From the airport to Terminal del Norte or Centro, how long on avg. would it take?
[QUOTE=Hoof Hunter]From the airport to Poblado, a taxi took me about 40-45 mins. From the airport to Terminal del Norte or Centro, how long on avg. would it take?[/QUOTE]
Roughly 35 minutes to Terminal del Norte and maybe 45 minutes to centro. You do have to wait in the bus until it fills or the next bus arrives.
Hey,
Can anyone provide me with some details on CTG regarding locations. I'm am not very familiar with the place but for example how far is it from say Laguito to the Old City, or Bocagrande? Does anyone know where I can get a detailed map?
Thanks