GENERAL INFORMATION
HOW TO GET TO URUGUAY
There are two International airports in Uruguay, Montevideo (MVD) and Punta del Este (PDP), which is smaller. To get to Uruguay you must ask for flights to Montevideo (MVD) or Punta del Este (PDP). In case the airline doesn’t have flights to these destinations you must ask for connections via Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo and Santiago de Chile. All international major airlines arrive to Uruguay via connecting flights or direct.
CREDIT CARD
Major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX) are accepted at most hotels, restaurants and shops.
SECURITY
Uruguay is a safe country for visitors. Montevideo is rated as the second safest world capital city. However, we recommend following the usual precautions suggested worldwide to avoid incidents.
TRAVEL AND HEALTH INSURANCE
The Organizing Committee is not responsible for health or travel insurance of its guests, or for theft or personal accidents. We recommend attendees to make their own arrangements. Most hotels have emergency medical cover.
TRANSFERS & TOURS
TRANSFERS
There will be provided assistance service for transfers to all passengers arriving at Carrasco airport in Montevideo and Punta del Este airport. This service is to be paid by participants. It can be paid upon arrival, though for better coordination we suggest you book transfers in advance, specially if you are arriving at night hours.
Montevideo airport in Carrasco is approximately 1 1/2 hour from Punta del Este and Punta del Este airport is 20 minutes away from the Conrad Hotel and approx. 45 mins. from the hotels in La Barra and Manantiales areas.
Make your transfer reservation with anticipation in order to avoid inconveniences. ...
TOURS
Find herebelow different options to maximise your stay in Uruguay. ..
VISAS
According to the Uruguayan Ministry of Foreign Affairs up to day the countries that do not need visa are the following:
GERMANY, ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BAHAMAS, BARBADOS, BELGIUM, BELIZE, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, CANADA, COLOMBIA, SOUTH KOREA, COSTA RICA, CROATIA, CHILE, CYPRUS, DENMARK, ECUADOR, EL SALVADOR, SLOVAKIA , SLOVENIA, SPAIN, UNITED STATES, FINLAND, FRANCE, ENGLAND, GREECE, GUATEMALA, THE NETHERLANDS , HONDURAS, HUNGARY, IRELAND, ISLAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAMAICA, JAPAN, LATVIA, LICHTENSTE J N, LITHUANIA, L O UXEMBOURG, MALAYSIA, MALTA, MEXICO, MONACO, NICARAGUA, NORWAY , NEW ZEALAND, PANAMA, PARAGUAY, PERU, POLAND, PORTUGAL, REPUBLIC BULGARIAN CHEC K REPUBLIC, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, ROMANIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SEYCHELLES, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, TURKEY, VENEZUELA, EUROPEAN COMMISSION, PASSPORTS OAS, UN PASSPORTS
For further information please visit this link: http://www.mrree.gub.uy/gxpsites/hgxpp001?7, 1, 153, O, S, 0, PAG;CONC;120;3;D;856;1;PAG;MNU;E;8;5;MNU;,
To contact the Uruguayan Embassy or Consulate nearest to your Country visit this link link: http://www.mrree.gub.uy/gxpsites/hgxpp001?7, 1, 55, O, S, 0, MNU;E;17;3;MNU
WEATHER
In December is springtime and summer beginning in Uruguay. The temperature ranges between 22º and 28º C in the daytime and 16º-20ºC during evening and night. We advise taking warm clothes with you in the evening when the temperature can drop considerably. Sudden showers may be expected.
For further information visit:
http://www.accuweather.com/world-index-forecast.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&loccode=SAM|UY|UY010|MONTEVIDEO|
OFFICIAL TIME
GMT -4
CURRENCY
The local currency is the Uruguayan peso.On September one dollar was equivalent to 20,50 Uruguayan pesos (exchange rates may change - please verify current rates)
LANGUAJE IN URUGUAY
The official language in Uruguay is Spanish, but English is widely spoken, being taught at schools as a second language.
POLITICAL SYSTEM
Uruguay has a democratic political system with presidential and parliamentary elections every five years.
SUGGESTED RESTAURANTS
SHOPPING CENTER
• PUNTA SHOPPING MALL – abierto todos los días desde las 10 am hasta las 21 pm
SEA LINES
• BUQUEBUS – Terminal Punta del Este – 484995 - Oficina en Punta Ballena 578487 - http://www.buquebus.com/
• FERRYLINEAS – tel: 442820 - http://www.ferrylineas.com.ar/
TAXIS
• Conrad – tel 490302
• Punta Shopping - tel: 484704
• Parada La Barra Ruta 10 – tel: 771122
• Terminal Punta del Este – tel: 489467
• Ask at the recepion desk
ROAD ACCESS
FROM PARAGUAY
From Asunción or Ciudad del Este, travel south by Resistencia-Corrientes (123 route), or by Encarnación-Posadas (14 route) to arrive to Uruguayana-Bella Unión. Take route number 3 which crosses Uruguay from North to South. Then route No.11 to the East.
FROM ARGENTINA
Routes 9, 12 and 14 meet at Puerto Unzué. Cross to Fray Bentos (Río Negro Department, Uruguay) by General San Martin International Bridge. From there, take route no. 2 to Soriano and Colonia where route no.1 drives you directly to Montevideo. The Argentinian Route no. 14 drives you to Colón joined to Paysandú (Uruguay) by General Artigas International Bridge. Route no. 3 also links with route no.1. It is the same to arrive to Uruguay by Concordia taking route no.14, crossing Salto Grande Dam and arriving to Salto. Route 3 conneting South with route 11 to the East.
FROM BRAZIL
You can reach Uruguay from Rivera (in the North) or from El Chuy (in the East). Route no. 158 ends in Rivera-Livramento, 512 km to the North of Montevideo and it’s linked to route no. 5. Route no. 471 arrives in Chuy, where you can reach Montevideo by route no. 9.
ELECTRICITY
CA 220 v 50 Hertz
TRASLATIONS
There will be simultaneous translation Spanish-English in every session. You must present your identity card or passport to pick your translation headphone.
A/V TESTING ROOM
There will be an A/V testing room available for speakers in order to present and test their material at least half a day prior the time and date scheduled for his/her presentation. If possible, please send your presentation by e-mail to the Secretariat before the Course.
CLOTHING
Business outfit is suggested for academic activities.
IDENTIFICATION
Your congress identification will be requested to access academic activities.
MOBIL PHONES
The use of cellular phones is not permitted inside the meeting rooms. We thank you for your cooperation.
MEALS
An Uruguayan Barbeque Dinner will be held on Saturday 14th at the Estancia Siglo XX included with registration, according to indicated categories. Tickets sale will also be available at Secretariat for those registrations which does not include it.
IMPORTANT LINKS
ISAPS 2013 Course – www.congresos-rohr.com/isaps2013
Ministerio de Turismo - www.mintur.gub.uy
Hotel Conrad – www.conrad.com.uy