BOOKLET RECEPTION AIESEC MONTERIA FOR TRAINEES
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ABOUT MONTERIA – CORDOBA ABOUT AIESEC MONTERIA HOUSING TRANSPORTATION CORDOBA’S MAP NEW COLOMBIAN COINS COLOMBIAN TICKETS EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST AIESEC CONTACT LIST JUST FOR FUN SUGGESTIONS
ABOUT MONTERIA - CORDOBA A city located on the shores of the Sinu River, one of the largest in Colombia. Extensive land and green sheets. Large farms are embedded in the landscape between marshes and prairies. For the wealth of its holding, is considered the capital Monteria’s Cattle Show Colombia.
The region is an economic emporium in agriculture and especially in cattle.
Why each year during the month of June, a large group of fans fill the stands to celebrate Fair Coliseum, The Livestock Show Monteria, nationally recognized as one of the country's leading.
During Livestock Show Monteria you can enjoy exhibitions. Here you can not only enjoy the beauty and majesty of these animals, but also the charisma and beauty of women in the country and the world in the International Livestock. Monteria in Colombia, is a wonderful city for nature, colorful and friendly people who will take you to a destination of great experiences, that will surely make you come back.
ABOUT AIESEC MONTERIA
AIESEC is the Global Biggest Organization, run entirely by young students and recent graduates from about 2200 universities in over 124 Countries and Territories.
Througth exchange programs for students and Global Proyects, AIESEC Monteria's Dream has develop since 2012, with many different ideas of AIESEC Growth and commitment for young people who wants to develop and demostrate why MonterĂa is an amazing City to visit and impact societies into the city.
ABOUT AIESEC MONTERIA
Now with a new Pegasus generation working hard to develop Monteria's Dream we are looking for growth, promote projects and opportunities for Young people and different sectors of the City this 2014.
AIESEC Monteria will provide support all of their Trainees on the house search, also the committee will help you to find your place showing you some pre-select options so then you can decided where you'd rather live.
We will have the "Buddies Program" to provide you accompaniment while you stay in Colombia. Buddies will be required to attend any concerns and requests about the legal, cultural recreation or any other doubts about the city.
HOUSING
OUR TRAINEES
Cassio Carrijo - Brasil, Stefan Link – Alemania, Ana Luiza Farage – Brasil, Iuri Pieroni - Brasil
Christiane Brueck - Alemania Mariana Cervi – Brasil, Jose Rebolledo - Chile
OUR TRAINEES
Tatiana Varakina - Rusia
Sara Ticha – Austria Thilo Fleish – Alemania Sarah Jensen – EE.UU Simona Abagiu - Rumania
OUR TRAINEES
Alice Martin - Francia
Emmanuel Piñeski – Argentina David Lovell - UK Camila Ruiz – Chile, Francesca Guarnieri - Italia
TRANSPORTATION You can take a bus just about anywhere, you just have to ask around for which bus you need. Price: $ 1.450 Metrosinu with TIKE. $ 1700 Metrosinu Normal Price.
The Planchon it cost about From $200 to $400 Colombian Pesos
Monteriana Movil: Price: $ 1.500 Colombian Pesos The best thing to do Is to call a Taxi, especially if you are concerned about security. You can get a Taxi on the streets as well, but only do this if you already know where you're going.
Taxis costs From $ 4.000 to $ 6.000 Colombian Pesos specially Late at Nigth.
TRANSPORTATION
Adress: Calle 41 20-11 Phone: 784 90 00
Adress: at 17 km from downtown. Phone: 7911476
Los Garzones National Airport
COLOMBIAN COINS
COLOMBIAN MONEY Aprox: 1 USD Aprox: 5 USD
Aprox: 2,5 USD
Aprox: 10 USD
Aprox: 25 USD
EMERGENCY CONTACT
AIESEC CONTACT Name
Rol
Phone
Elaine Arrieta Fierro
LCP
elaine.arrieta@ aiesec.net
3007743227
Lina Montes
LCVP F&M
lina1.montes@ aiesec.net
313 5150548
Juan Francisco Rangel
LCVP IGCDP
juan.rangel@ai esec.net
3188717738
Paula Andrea Oviedo
Delivery IGCDP
Paula.oviedo@ aiesec.net
3008395831
JUST FOR FUN!! Go to activities like concerts into the city!!
Enjoy the landscape from high!!
Take a walk or ride in the North round‌
Meet and take with you our handcrafts‌
JUST FOR FUN!!
Enjoy the excitement of baseball Cordobes!!
Relax on our beaches and the friendly people of the coast…
Meet our oldest transportation system…The Planchon!
Take a walk along First Avenue!!
JUST FOR FUN!! Have fun in a family atmosphere and enjoy traditional local food‌
Visit the impressive cathedral in the heart of Park Laureano GĂłmez, is a window to the past.
Have fun watching the practices of local dance Break.
Enjoy a football game in the new courts
SUGGESTIONS Safety paths: we consider important to verify the condition of the roads before traveling, since in some seasons of the year, the rains affect normal transit vehicles. To acquire this information quickly and securely login to the next page or contact http://www.invias.gov.co/ INVIAS free line 018 000 913 156. Ideally you know the road conditions and time for you to consider carefully navigate in some sections. Furthermore, keep in mind the road toll-free Highway Patrol # 767, dialing from mobile telephony to mobile affiliates: Claro, Movistar and Tigo.
Safety taxis: take a taxi on the street is not usually a problem, but you should be careful to avoid inconveniences. Therefore, it is important that you consider the following recommendations: Each taxi must be prominently driver information Form and rates. Also make sure the taximeter is running.
SUGGESTIONS
Just in case! Don´t forget to bring this! 1. A Unlocked cell phone (important) 2. A typical small gift from your country 3. Clothing for all kinds of weather! (warm and cold) 4. A Power Point presentation of you and your country (local foods, famous places, curiosities) 5. A Flag of your country!! 6. If you can, a typical drink of your country. 7. Scan the page of your passport where is your name!!
If you have a phone nearby, order the service by calling a reliable taxi company so that it sends you a safe vehicle. We recommend companies Monteria Alliance Taxis: 782 8082, Movi Taxi Ltd: 7926666. The operator or computer system will tell you what the license plate number.
The weather of the city of Monteria is warm tropical with an average temperature of 27 째 C. It is important to wear comfortable and light. In addition, athletic shoes are recommended for walking the Malecon and visiting ecological zones. Finally, it is important to consider the use of sunblock. Also remember to take the right clothes to enjoy the nightlife of the city.
Final Messages • Booklet Colombia http://issuu.com/paulaoviedo/docs/booklet_c olombia • The answer is Colombia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztycGhLhl Hc • Spanish in Colombia http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FreTgkvj8k Q&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PLhDedn37Up8IIIz08h2aq-LbEBC2Z8Cj__mt • Colombia is Magical Realism http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2lFdatcTI&feature=share&list=PLCinn0779Vd4m 7mpUqXAQjMiY_qsPBic4 • Welcome to Monteria https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEAAKOTm I9g
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