Registration To attend the conference, please complete and submit the registration form on-line. ***********************Registration is free of charge*********************
All registered Conference participants will receive complimentary: • admittance to the conference • conference proceedings • coffee breaks • reception cocktail and artistic presentation • farewell wine of honour, Participants should be prepared to pay for their airport-hotel transportation (approx. US$35), as well as for their own transportation and lunch costs during the Conference. The ECLAC Cafeteria offers a fine lunch for a reasonable price and a variety of restaurants can also be found nearby (approx.10 minute cab ride).* LOGISTIC DETAILS Visa Formalities Participants from a number of countries may need an entry visa for Chile. Please check the requirements for different countries here. If a formal invitation letter is needed, please contact the Organizing Committee in good time. Accommodation Santiago offers a wide range of hotels and apart-hotels in the residential and commercial sections of the city (see http://www.sernatur.cl/internacional/?lang=2 and click on “Services”). Although participants are free to book the hotel of their choice, the organizers recommend the following reasonably priced alternative, relatively close to the Conference venue (average 15-20 min cab ride). This hotel has agreed to give special discount rates to registered participants in the Santiago Conference. Transportation will be provided for foreign participants staying at this hotel to and from ECLAC Headquarters throughout the Conference. HOTEL DIEGO DE VELÁSQUEZ Address: Guardia Vieja 150, Providencia - Santiago Phone: 56 - 2- 951 5773 SPECIAL RATES FOR CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS
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*IMPORTANT: These special rates are valid only when booking with: monigarrido@gmail.com, attention Ms. MONICA GARRIDO SEPÚLVEDA, indicating your date of arrival and departure, type of room, and specifying Airline, Flight Number, and time of arrival and departure. Transportation The organizers will ensure timely transportation from the recommended hotels to ECLAC headquarters and back, at regular fares which will be advised in due time. On the other hand, taxis are readily available just outside ECLAC Headquarters and anywhere else in town, identified by their yellow roof tops and a license number, and equipped with meters (paying the exact amount is usual, no tip needed). If you wish to move around the city, check details on Santiago’s public transportation systems (Transantiago (buses), Metro (subway) and taxis) here. In general, public transportation systems (urban buses and subway or combination of both) costs less than 1US$ for a 120 minute ride. There are slightly reduced rates at non-peak hours of the day. IMPORTANT NOTICE The UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) headquarters are officially UN territory, meaning that all UN security rules apply within the premises. All participants are therefore required to abide by these rules and follow ECLAC staff security instructions while you are on the premises. PLEASE NOTE: Only registered participants carrying their photo ID documents will be allowed into ECLAC. Where to find more local information Click here for details on Chile and its capital city, Santiago, including maps, and general tourist information. This site also provides particularly useful information on: • Before coming to Chile: formalities on entering Chile, reciprocity tax, customs formalities, sanitary formalities, health and public holidays; • During your stay: money, getting around, communications, safety, and transport. • When leaving Chile: transportation to the airport, international departures from C.A.M Benitez Airport, and airport tax. Other Useful Information about Santiago Safety - Although Santiago is a relatively safe city, certain precautions are advisable, especially in the downtown area. Do not wear costly jewellery, and keep an eye on your handbags, cell phones and cameras. Try not to walk in dark or deserted areas, and take only the cash you need with you when you go out. - In Santiago earthquakes (tremors) are commonplace. If one happens during your visit, stay calm because the city is built with seismic protection and high safety standards. - Chilean gastronomy is, generally speaking, quite mild and light, which makes it easily digestible; however, one should always be careful when sampling the delicious seafood recipes. We recommend you try these dishes only in established eateries. - Tap water is drinkable, but as a precaution, it is recommended that you drink bottled water, especially in towns on the outskirts. Currency - All major credit cards (Visa, Master Card, Diners and American Express) and travellers' checks are widely accepted in Santiago. The situation is different in the more remote areas, where it is better to take cash, preferably local currency (Chilean peso), although the U.S. dollar and the euro (to a lesser extent) are excellent alternatives. - For currency exchange, authorized Exchange Bureaus (“Casas de Cambio”) and banks should be preferred. It is not recommended to exchange currency with street vendors. As of April 2008, the exchange rate is 450 pesos to the dollar and 715 pesos to the euro. - Banks are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Exchange bureaus are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Department stores and malls open every day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. General business hours are from Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. through 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. through 2 p.m. In case of Emergency - In case of robbery or accident, report it to the closest "Carabineros" (uniformed police) station. You are also recommended to consult with your Embassy or Consulate for advice. See a list of Embassies and Consulates in Santiago here. - The following emergency phone numbers may be useful: 131 (Ambulance), 132 (Fire brigade, “Bomberos”), 133 (Police, "Carabineros"), 103 (Directory service). Other -In Santiago restaurants, a 10% tip is customary. When paying taxis (cabs, black with a yellow top), pay the exact meter cost or round off the figure indicated by the meter (optional). - Electric power in Chile is 220 V/ 50 Hz, while the video system is VHS / NTSC. Map of Santiago You can find a map of Santiago here. The Conference venue -ECLAC headquarters- is located in North East area of Santiago (commune of Vitacura), while the hotels recommended for your stay are in the nearby commercial area of Providencia. |
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