LAPT Colombia National Poker Championship

ABOUT MEDELLIN

Medellín is today one of Latin America's safest big cities, and also one of its most enjoyable and welcoming.

Visitors to Medellín have a wide choice of attractions and activities, with plenty to win over the traveler. Surrounded on all four sides by rugged peaks, there are stunning views wherever you look. With mild temperatures all-year round, Medellín deserves the nickname 'City of Eternal Spring.' A dynamic economy, driven by a huge textile industry as well as big business in cut flowers, helps support a lively cultural scene. The narrow streets of downtown are rich with pedestrian life. Above all, it's the people of this fantastic city who will win you over. Even in ultra-friendly Colombia, they are known for their graciousness and warmth.

HOW TO GET THERE

Medellín is served by José María Córdova International Airport located in the nearby city of Rionegro. International non-stop flights are available from several cities with easy connections to Buenos Aires, Santiago, Sao Paulo, Rio and more. Airlines with international flights serving the city are: American Airlines, Avianca, COPA, TACA, LAN, Spirit Airlines, Insel Air, etc.

Domestic flights have frequent service to nearby cities. There are taxis that can take you to the city. The minibus to Medellín downtown is at COP6,500 and takes approximately one hour.

MAIN EVENT

LAPT's Colombia National Poker Championship event will be held at the Allegre Casino from Wednesday, August 8 - Sunday, August 12, 2012.

ACCOMMODATION

Your PokerStars LAPT Colombia National Poker Championship package includes 6 nights accommodations for you and one guest in a standard room for the following dates only:

Check-in – August 7, 2012

Check-out – August 13, 2012

If you wish to extend your stay in Medellin, you will be responsible for the cost of any additional nights you reserve with the hotel.  Keep in mind that all hotels have a 100% Cancelation Penalty on all reservations; therefore, if you do not honor your stay, you will be charged its full price.

Online qualifiers for the LAPT Colombia National Poker Championship event will be staying at the following hotel:

USEFUL INFORMATION

Time Zone: GMT-5 hours
Country code: +57
Language: Spanish
Climate: Tropical
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Voltage: 110 volts.
Vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccine is recommended for travellers, buy not mandatory.