Dear Participant,
We have been notified of your intention to participate at the 12th International Congress of the International Radiation Protection Association to be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina from 19 to 24 October, 2008.
Please find below some detailed information in connection with this congress.
Visa:
Visas cannot be obtained in Argentina.
If you need a visa for entering Argentina you should submit the necessary application to the nearest diplomatic of consular representative of Argentina as soon as possible.
Accommodation:
Due to the high tourist season, reservations must be made early.
IRPA 12 cannot be held responsible for any fees or booking.
Transportation from Airport to Hotel
The Ministro Pistarini (Ezeiza) Airport is about 40 Km SW from downtown, where most of the hotels are located.
On leaving the customs area, you will enter a hall where you will find stands for chauffeur driven transportation services “REMISES”: These are normal non-marked cars, without a taxi-meter, which are operated by “Remise Agencies”. A “remise” can be booked on arrival or in advance at these Agencies (personally or by phone or via the web) with a fixed price for a pre-arranged itinerary that will take you directly to your hotel; we recommend Manuel Tienda Leon.
“Manuel Tienda León”: Tel: (54-11) 4314-3636 or (54-11) 4315-5115 and (54-11) 0-810-888-5366. Website:
The price for the trip is equivalent to around U$D 45
There is also a BUS service (Manuel Tienda León) to downtown. It will cost around U$D15, but it will leave you at a terminal from where you will have to take a Taxi to your hotel.
“Manuel Tienda León”: Tel: (54-11) 4314-3636 or (54-11) 4315-5115 and (54-11) 0-810-888-5366. Website:
Bus terminal: Av. Madero and San Martín Street. (one block from the Buenos Aires Sheraton Hotel and Convention center-Congress venue)
Remises
“Manuel Tienda León”: Tel: 4314-3636 or 4315-5115 and 0-810-888-5366
“First Class Remises”: Tel: (54-11) 4328-0800; 4328-9010/20/30
Taxis: These are easily identified by their black body-yellow roof, which operate with a taximeter charging according to distance and time and circulate in the city with a red indicator indicating whether they are free (LIBRE). There are also Radio taxis:
“Madero Norte”: Phone (54-11) 4301-1600
“Porteño: Phone (54-11) 4566-8888/5777
“Pronto”: Phone (54-11) 4635-3000
“Pídalo”: Phone (54-11) 4956-1200
Currency
The official Argentine currency is the Peso ($). There are bills of 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 pesos, and coins of 1 peso and 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 cents
U$S are readily accepted. The exchange rate is around: 1 U$D= $ 3.10 (pesos)
Shops accept the main credit cards and dollars.
When you arrive at the airport, if you want, you may change money. We recommend “Banco Nación Argentina” or “Banco Piano”.
Language
The official language is Spanish.
Most people involved in tourist activities speak English.
Hours
The time zone corresponds to GMT-4 and currently no change is made in the summer months. Activity in Buenos Aires starts in the first hours of the day and extends until late at night.
Telephones
The country code for Argentina is 54, and the area code for Buenos Aires is 11.
Internet
There are many communications centers offering telephone, fax and broadband Internet services.
Weather
The climate of Buenos Aires is mild all year round. The mean annual temperature is 17ºC (62.6º F), with Minimum 13ºC (55.4º F) and maximum 21ºC (69.8º F).
Safety
Buenos Aires is a safe city, but as in any other big city in the world, the tourist should take some precautions. For example, avoid leaving your purse or bag hanging from chairs in public places, as well as walking at night along poorly lit areas.
Banks
Regular banking hours are from Monday to Friday from 10 am to 3 pm
Banco de la Nación Argentina
Av. Santa Fe 927 - Phone (54-11) 4328-3333
Banco Piano
San Martín 345 - Phone (54-11) 4321-9200 / 4326-9004
Banco Francés
Av. Leandro N. Alem 996 – Phone (54-11) 4311-2202/5902
Av. Santa Fe 861 - Phone (54-11) 4311-1870/4363
Banco Santander Río
Reconquista 1104 - Phone: (54-11) 4315-1268and (54-11) 0-800-999-2400
Shopping
Stores are open from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 8 pm and Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm. However, you will find open stores on main avenues on Saturday afternoon and even on Sundays. Shopping Centers are open everyday.
Tax Free
VAT in Argentina amounts to 21%. For articles purchased in shops having a sign reading: TAX FREE you can ask at the airport for VAT refund.
Electricity
In Argentina is 220 volt, 50-cycle alternating current.
Congress Venue:
The 12th International IRPA Congress will take place in Buenos Aires (Argentina), from October 19 to 24, 2008, at the Buenos Aires Sheraton Hoteland Convention Center, well connected by public transportation to other down-town hotels.
Address: San Martín 1225 (1104) Buenos Aires – Argentina
Phone: (54-11) 4318-9000
Fax: (54-11) 4318-9346
IRPA 12 - Registration:
The IRPA 12 Registration Desk will be open on Sunday, 19 October, from 16:00 to 19:00 hours. It will be open again on Monday, 20 October, from 08:00 hours and throughout the week during working hours.
Registration fee: U$D 650.
Accompanying person: U$S 300
Refresher Courses (each one): U$D 45
Seminars (each one): U$D 120
Opening of the Congress:
Monday, 19 October, at 09.00 a.m.
Social Programme:
The IRPA 12 International Congress Organising Committee has prepared a social programme for participants and accompanying persons. It will include tango lessons, the Welcome Reception, a Tango Show and Opera Pampa Show (open air) and Dinner. Details about each event will be available through
More Information:
“General Information”
We look forward to welcome you in Buenos Aires.
Yours sincerely,
IRPA12 International Congress Organising Committee (ICOC)
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