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Question about Sierra, Medellin

I will be going to Medellin in August for my first time. I'm looking forward to the Parade and festival; I'll be staying in Poblado Plaza hotel by Oviedo Mall.

How far is Poblado area from Sierra? I know a Documentary about life in Sierra and it looks like a dangerous place. I don't want to get lost and end up in the wrong part of town. Any input would be appreciated.........

By Andy-NY on Jul 24, 2005, 16:49 in Friendly Talkzone. AddThis Social Bookmark Button


ColombiaBoard says on Jul 25, 2005, 07:27:

Where´s that? Ok, where´s that? never heard of it. Are you sure it´s in Medellin? I live in Medellin and never heard of it. Check the name again.
It´s probably nowhere near El Poblado but still, I´m curious.

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toneloc24 says on Jul 25, 2005, 10:07:

It's one of the barrios on the hills. You won't end up there unless you really venture off the beaten path. It'll be easy to spot when you've gone too far from Poblado. Night and day.

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Andy-NY says on Jul 25, 2005, 12:48:

Okay, Thank you Andrew-NY

Andrew-NY

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utopiacowboy says on Jul 25, 2005, 16:28:

My wife had never heard of this barrio either. Wherever it is it's a long way from Poblado.

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Lucia Rojas says on Jul 26, 2005, 18:51:

sierra Hi..As I told you it is one of the comunas in which very poor people live. You wont be staying near that at all. Medellin is very easy city to move around in, with a great subway system and a cable car to go up to the barrios...so you can actually see those barrios from the security of a very cool cable car. But as you will find people are very friendly and love to help... you will have a great time. I'm in NY right now for vacations... and if you want we can meet up to talk about colombia. my e mail is: marslu at hotmail.com

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