NEWSLETTER 1. VENUE Costa Galana Hotel Bv. Marítimo Patricio Peralta Ramos 5725 Tel/Fax: +54 223-486-0000 Mar del Plata Pcia. Bs. As. Argentina www.hotelcostagalana.com 2. NATIONAL COORDINATOR Mr. Luciano Intelesano General Directorate of Institutional Relations Enacom Tel. + (54) (11) 4347-9555 lintelesano@enacom.gob.ar 3. ACCOMODATION AND HOTEL RESERVATIONS The Argentine Administration has obtained special rates at downtown hotels that are shown in the table below. Reservations should be made as detailed in the chart below. VENUE OF THE MEETING 1- HOTEL COSTA GALANA (5*) Bv. Marítimo Patricio Peralta Ramos 5725 Mar del Plata www.hotelcostagalana.com +54 223-4860000 SGL - USD 110+VAT DBL - USD 120+VAT SGL SUITE OCEAN VIEW USD 155+VAT DBL SUITE OCEAN VIEW USD 165+VAT Reservations: comercial@hotelcostagalana.com - Code: Check in: 15hs Check out: 13hs NEARBY HOTELS 2- ELEGANCE HOTEL (4*) Matheu 160 Mar del Plata www.elegancehotel.com.ar +54 223-4515295 SGL - USD 59+VAT DBL - USD 74+VAT Reservations: comercial@elegancemardelplata.com.ar - Code: Check in: 15hs Check out: 11hs Walking distance to/from Hotel Costa Galana: 350 m / 4 minutes 1
3- HOTEL CLUB DEL GOLF (3*) Aristóbulo del Valle 3641 Mar del Plata www.hotelclubdelgolf.com.ar +54 223-4513456 SGL - USD 35+VAT DBL - USD 47+VAT Reservations: reservas@hotelclubdelgolf.com.ar - Code: Check in: 13hs Check out: 10hs Walking distance to/from Hotel Costa Galana: 150 m / 2 minutes 4- HOTEL MARINO (3*) Leandro N. Alem 3641 Mar del Plata www.hotelmarino.com.ar +54 223-4514414 SGL - USD 46+VAT DBL - USD 56+VAT Reservations: info@hotelmarino.com.ar - Code: Check in: 13hs Check out: 11hs Walking distance to/from Hotel Costa Galana: 230 m / 3 minutes All the reservations include breakfast and wifi internet. Reservations should be made as soon as possible. All room rates informed will be available until vacancy is filled. Please remember to include code in your reservation to get the discount rate. All reservations require a credit card number. You will get a confirmation message once your reservation has been accepted by the hotel. In case of failure to attend the meeting, the reservation must be cancelled well in advance. Foreign tourists are offered a direct refund of 21% corresponding to the value-added tax (VAT) on accommodation. Conditions to receive this benefit include the following: Being a non-resident tourist in the Argentine Republic. Copy of a valid passport stamped upon entry to prove you are not a resident. For neighboring countries, foreign ID and immigration slip. Paying with a credit or debit card issued abroad, or via transfer from international bank. Not exceeding maximum permitted stay of 90 days. In case of trouble with reservations, please contact Priscila Vento pvento@enacom.gob.ar Tel. + (54) 11 4347-9939. 2
3. INVITATIONS Reception Cocktail: Monday 17 December at 7pm in venue of the meeting. 4. FLIGHTS & TRANSPORTATION Ezeiza Airport (Buenos Aires) handles all international air traffic. Delegates will be able to travel to the city of Mar del Plata by plane or overland. PLANE OPTION: Jorge Newbery Airport (Aeroparque) is located at 1 hour from Ezeiza international airport. It is used for domestic flights and for flights with neighboring countries. Delegates have several transfer options from Ezeiza Airport to Jorge Newbery Airport: Car services and private taxis: There are many taxi and car service companies located at the arrivals terminal exit. www.tiendaleon.com.ar Estimated cost for Ezeiza Airport J.Newbery Airport transfer: ARS 1350 (USD 37). www.taxiezeiza.com.ar/ Estimated cost for Ezeiza Airport J.Newbery Airport transfer: ARS 1130 (USD 31). Minibuses: this is a cheaper option www.tiendaleon.com.ar Estimated cost for Ezeiza Airport Buenos Aires downtown transfer: ARS 420 (USD 12). Aerolineas Argentinas and Avianca are the two airlines that fly to the city of Mar del Plata with a daily frequency of 6 flights operated by Aerolíneas Argentinas (4 from Aeroparque and 2 from Ezeiza) and 3 flights by Avianca departing from Aeroparque. Aerolíneas Argentinas www.aerolineas.com.ar Avianca www.avianca.com.ar Astor Piazzolla Airport (Mar del Plata): the distance from Mar del Plata Airport to the city is 12 km and the estimated cost of a taxi or private car (remis) is ARS 600 (USD 17) For further information, please visit the following web page: Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 - www.aa2000.com.ar LANDOVER OPTION: When delegates arrive in Ezeiza International Airport they can take a bus of Manuel Tienda León Company to the city of Mar del Plata. The distance from the city of Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata is 400 km and it is approximately a 6-hour drive. The estimated cost is ARS 1300 (USD 36). For further information, please visit the following web page: www.tiendaleonmdq.com 5. GENERAL INFORMATION City of Mar del Plata The city of Mar del Plata is known as the happy city (la ciudad feliz, in Spanish). The hospitality of its people combines with the charm and beauty of its natural resources and the infrastructure and services available. Among its landmarks you can find the Casino, the Torreón del Monje, Los Troncos neighborhood, the port and Punta Mogotes beach and lighthouse. Located in the province of Buenos Aires, this coastal city is the most important tourist center in the Argentine Republic. 3
Entry formalities Most delegates do not require a visa to enter Argentina. You can check all visa requirements at http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/accesible/indexn.php?visas. However, for more certainty you should consult your embassy or consulate. Those who require a visa to enter Argentina should contact Miss Priscila Vento at pvento@enacom.gob.ar to request a letter of invitation that will be required from the Argentine Embassy in order to obtain the visa. Argentina does not require any vaccination certificates, except for the case of vaccination against cholera and yellow fever for passengers coming from countries in which the aforementioned deceases are endemic. Language Spanish is the official language; English is widely spoken. Power Argentina has alternating current and the voltage is of 220 Volts. Hotels usually have 110 v adaptors for appliances. Weather The weather of Mar del Plata City is warm and humid, with abundant rains throughout the year and cool temperatures. Usual values for this time of year range between 13º C (around 55º F) and 25ºC (77º F). Currency The peso (ARS) is Argentina s official currency. Although dollars are usually accepted, foreign exchange can be obtained in banks and authorized foreign exchange offices. The most widely accepted credit cards are American Express, VISA, Diners and Mastercard. Exchange rates may fluctuate. As of 15/11/2018 the dollar/peso official rate was: USD 1 = ARS 36.90. 4
Shopping. Tax Refund. At the airport, tourists can get a 21% refund of the amount paid for Value Added Tax (VAT), if they have bought national products for amounts over ARS 70 (per purchase slip) at the shops adhered to the Global Refund system. For further information, please visit: https://www.aa2000.com.ar/informacion Business hours Banks and Foreign Exchange Offices: Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 3 pm. Business offices: Monday to Friday usually from 9 am to 12 noon and from 2 pm to 7 pm. Shops: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 8 pm. Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm Cafés, bars and pizza restaurants: almost open round the clock, with a break between 2 and 6 in the morning. Restaurants: lunch is served from 12.30 noon and dinner from 8.30 pm on. Many places offer fast food options at all times. Tips It is customary practice to leave a 10% tip in cafés and restaurants, as well as to tip porters, bell boys and ushers in theaters. Useful information For further information on the city of Mar del Plata, please visit the following web page: http://www.turismomardelplata.gov.ar/ 5