Practical Information

The First IMAV will be held May 6 - 10, 2013, at Casa Central of the P. Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, "Salón Quinto Centenario", located at Brasil 2950, Valparaiso. (see a map here)


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Local information and travel

Valparaíso is part of the Fifth Region, next to the Capital's Region of Santiago de Chile.  Nicknamed “The Jewel of the Pacific”, Valparaíso was declared a world heritage site based upon its improvised urban design and unique architecture. . Built upon dozens of steep hillsides overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Valparaíso boasts a labyrinth of streets and cobblestone alleyways, embodying a rich architectural and cultural legacy. Valparaíso is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Population: 300,000 approximately
  • Time difference to London: Time zone GMT/UTC: -4 hours (+/- changes due to summertime/daylight saving)
  • Climate, weather: 13ºC - 25ºC  in January to 8ºC - 16ºC  in July with most of the rain falling between May and August.

 

Getting there from Santiago

Beyond frequent coach bus service between Santiago and Valparaíso  Numerous operators, abundant seating, about 90 minute ride for approximately 3000 Chilean Pesos one way. The buses depart from Santiago at "Pajaritos" Station (Line 1 of Subway Station) or "Universidad de Santiago" Station (Line 1 of Subway Station). It is recommendable to do it from "Pajaritos" Station if you want to avoid the stop over from "Universidad de Santiago" and the ride within the city. The 2 main coach lines that travel to Viña del Mar are "TURBUS" and "PULLMAN BUS", their buses leaving every 15/20 minutes. The bus will drop you at the "Valparaíso" Coach Station.

 

Getting there from Santiago International Airport (SCL)

The cheapest alternative is to take the Bus "Centropuerto" (blue coach bus) or "TURBUS Aeropuerto" (green coach bus) straightaway after exiting the airport building, which will drive you to "Pajaritos" Metro Station in 15 minutes (Payment onboard, 2,000 Chilean Pesos or USD 5, approximately). Please see the Section "Getting there from Santiago" above to continue the trip to Valparaíso from "Pajaritos" Metro Station.

It is also possible to take a TAXI or "TRANSFER" (minibus) that will drive you directly from the airport to Valparaiso. The TAXI will charge you approximately 60,000 Chilean Pesos (USD 125 approximately). Please hire your Taxi at the counters INSIDE the airport.

If you stop over Santiago, a TAXI to downtown will charge you 12,000 Chilean pesos approximately (USD 25), a TRANSFER will charge you about 6,000 Chilean pesos approximately (USD 12). The cheapest alternative is to take the "Centropuerto" or "TURBUS Aeropuerto" to "Pajaritos" Metro Station.

 

Get around

Small cars that routes throughout the city charge around 500 Chilean Pesos for a ride. They are in general quicker and more comfortable.

Buses (Called "La Micro") go to all parts of town for 350 Chilean Pesos. There's not really a guide with all routes and their destination so the best way to solve the problem is to find the one you need to ask around.

 

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