Directions to El Conde

[Cheeno]

Hey guys, :smile:

Here is the direction to “El Conde”.

If you stand in front of the rear entrance to the Hilton Hotel (facing the street which is called Independencia Ave.).

Make a right and walk (or drive) on Independencia Ave. and walk (or drive) towards where Lapsus and the Jaragua Hotel are located.

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On your left, you will see this restaurant on your left. Continue walking (or driving)on Independencia Ave.

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You will cross the intersection between Maximo Gomex and Independencia Ave. Continue staying on Independencia Ave.

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[Cheeno]

Very shortly (about 200 feet later), you will see this rental car company on your right.
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You will see this rental car company on your right.
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You will see this rental car company on your right as well.
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If you continue walking (or driving) on Independencia Ave., you will see this gas station on your right.
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You will see this car company on your right as well.

[Cheeno]

On your left, you will see Manolo Cafeteria. And on your right, you will see the rear entrance to the Jaragua Hotel/Casino.
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As you continue walking (or driving) on Independencia Ave., you will see a Chinese restaurant on your left.




As you walk a little more, you will come to the intersection between Pasteur and Independencia. If you make a right on Pasteur, you will see “The Girl’s House” on your left (Around 200 feet later).
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[Cheeno]

As you continue walking (or driving), you will see this Italian restaurant (Pasta and Algo Mas) on your right.
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Around 300 feet later, you will soon see this communist office on your right. In front of this office, is a cute girl who works in front of a desk and looks bored to death. Maybe one of you can show her the true meaning of Democracy (or Communism)!!! :D

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As you come to this gas station, stay on the left road (Independencia Ave.). Stay on the road where you see the Nissan and Mitsubishi bus.




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As you come to this Shell gas station, stay on the left road (Independencia Ave.).




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Soon, you will see this cemetery on your right. Continue to stay on Independencia Ave.



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Around 500 feet later, you will soon come to a Texaco gas station. Stay on the right road.





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You stay on the road where you see the Black Mercedes.




Continue to stay on this road. You are almost there. :smile:
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Follow the Black Honda Civic.
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[Cheeno]

El Conde is where you see a few guys standing.
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In front of you is El Conde. :smile:
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I forgot to time myself. I walked. I "think" it took around 25 to 30 minutes by foot.

[Kevy]

Would it be safe at night to make the walk from there to Lapsus or Girl's house?

[Cheeno]

Would it be safe at night to make the walk from there to Lapsus or Girl's house?


Very good and important question. :smile:

I would not. I took a walk at around 11pm. I saw a few policemen at the intersection between Maximo Gomez and Independencia.

Besides that, I met a few guys asking me if I needed a chica or if I had 100 pesos to give them so that they can take a cab home. It was quite annoying.

I met most of the annoying men on the intersection between Pasteur and Independencia Ave.

So to be safe, I would say no.

[Kevy]

That's what I thought, It didn't seem llike we went very far in September, but some of the areas looked kind of dodgey.

[psriches]

That's what I thought, It didn't seem llike we went very far in September, but some of the areas looked kind of dodgey.I usually drive or jump in a cab!

[ChicaRider]

Wow...that was GREAT...Ive made that walk probably a dozen times...it was really fun to see it in pictures...

Ive walked it several times at night, never felt the slightest bit in danger...but maybe it's not the smartest thing to do...

Also, as you're follwing around that final circle, the park in the middle is Parque Indepencia...nice place to chill for a little while, there's also usually decent art (not the sidewalk crap) all the way around on the wall...

And the place right on the corner on your right as you start up el Conde (I think it's called Naco's or Paco's) is decent and a popular hangout...met a couple of good girls there while waiting for my driver to pick me and some friends up...one was a tiny cutie flakita who I chatted up who didnt have a phone, gave her my number and told her where I was staying (Riazor) she called right when she said she would, about an hour later...and showed up in about 15 minutes...didn't ask for cab fare... gave me a pretty good hour or so and was happy with the 1000 pesos I gave her for her "troubles" ;)

[Cheeno]

Wow...that was GREAT...Ive made that walk probably a dozen times...it was really fun to see it in pictures...

Ive walked it several times at night, never felt the slightest bit in danger...but maybe it's not the smartest thing to do...

Also, as you're follwing around that final circle, the park in the middle is Parque Indepencia...nice place to chill for a little while, there's also usually decent art (not the sidewalk crap) all the way around on the wall...

And the place right on the corner on your right as you start up el Conde (I think it's called Naco's or Paco's) is decent and a popular hangout...met a couple of good girls there while waiting for my driver to pick me and some friends up...one was a tiny cutie flakita who I chatted up who didnt have a phone, gave her my number and told her where I was staying (Riazor) she called right when she said she would, about an hour later...and showed up in about 15 minutes...didn't ask for cab fare... gave me a pretty good hour or so and was happy with the 1000 pesos I gave her for her "troubles" ;)

You really know how to have fun!!! We need to hang out together!!! :thumbsup2:

[ChicaRider]

It's funny Cheeno, as I said in the PM, we seem to miss each othyer by a few days or weeks each trip...and we go to all the same places... I definitely hope we wind up there at the same time one of these days!! Not many people like to walk around that much...it's one of my favorite things to do...especially in the Capital...