ITU Symposium and Workshop on small satellite regulation and communication systems Santiago de Chile, Chile, 7-9 November 2016 GENERAL INFORMATION A. THE EVENT 1. Focal Points: 1. (english) Yvon Henri Phone: +41 22 730 5536 e-mail: yvon.henri@itu.int UIT SUBTEL University of Chile 1. Luis Ramírez Phome: +56 224 213 651 e-mail: luis.ramirez@subtel.gob.cl 1. Dr. Marcos Díaz Quezada Phone: +56 9 90510540 e-mail: mdiaz.q@gmail.com 2. (español) Sergio Scarabino Phone: +56 979 670 968 e-mail: sergio.scarabino@itu.int 2. Ing. Alex Becerra Saavedra Phone: +56 9 78126798 e-mail: alexbecerra@gmail.com 2. Venue Sitie: Enrique d Etigny Lyon Auditorium, Beauchef Poniente Building, Physic Sciences and Mathematics Faculty, University of Chile Address: Avenida Beauchef 851, Santiago Centro, Santiago, Chile. Map External View of Enrique D Etigny Auditorium - 1 -
Enrique D Etigny Auditorium (red circle) y sourrounding How to get there: METRO: The venue is 700-800 meters from the Metro stations Line L2 -Orange (see Metro map at the end of the document, and more detail in Section 3) - Parque O'higgins (when arriving in S-N sense) - Toesca (when arriving in N-S sense) BUS: Transantiago buses that pass near Auditorium Enrique D'Etigny are: 506, 506e, 507, 509, 510, 121 (see details in section 2) Accommodation and hotel reservations Event has not official hotels, and there are not hotels around the event site. It is suggested the nearest hotel zone in Comuma Providencia (4-5 km east from the venue) which has hotels of various categories and prices. Some hotels in this area (non-exhaustive list): - Hotel Ibis, 3, 1187 Avenida Providencia, 6.2 km 21 min from venue (13 min with no traffic) - NH Ciudad de Santiago, 4, 40 Avenida Condell, 6 km 20 min from venue, (13 min with no traffic) - Hotel Plaza San Francisco, 5, Avenida Libertador Bernardo Ohiggins 816, 3.3 km 11 min from venue, (9 min without traffic) - Hotel Crowne Plaza, 5, Avenida Libertador Bernardo Ohiggins 136, 5.1 km, 16 min from venue (12 min with no traffic) - 2 -
Flights and ground transportation Airport Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) Santiago de Chile is located in Pudahuel (area norponiente) at about 18 kilometers from the town of Santiago Centro. Detailed information on how to get to and from the airport can be found on webpage: http://www.nuevopudahuel.cl Terrestrial public transport There is a ground transportation (buses) public character called Transantiago. This transport operates 24 hours a day (for certain hours of the night just some of the lines are active). Its cost ranges between 610-740 CLP and allows the combination with other buses and the Metro subway. The passes payment is made by denominda Bip card! L which can be purchased and recharged at Bip Service Centers or in subway ticket booths. For more information on the tours rates and Bip!, plus a travel planner, use the website http://www.transantiago.cl or call the service numbers 600 730 0073 (from mobile phones) or 800 73 0073 ( fixed line). Underground public transport (METRO) In Santiago there is an underground train called public character Metro. The Metro runs from 5:35 a.m. until 11:40 pm (Monday to Friday, weekends timelines are different) Like the Transantiago, you can buy a single ticket whose value varies with the time of day (Schedules Punta Valley and Lower). Note that in certain hours and on certain lines express service which is that the train stops only in certain seasons as the color shown on the wagons (green or red) is activated For more information on the Metro, use the page http://www.metrosantiago.cl or phone 600 600 9292 Visas Citizens of some nationalities require a visa for entry into Chile. For information, the list of requirements for country is available at: http://www.minrel.gov.cl/minrel/site/artic/20111115/asocfile/20111115155753/cuadro_de_visas web_ versio n 15_jun_16_1_.pdf. It is suggested to confirm with the embassy or nearest consulate of Chile. For any visa support request, please contact the focal point SUBTEL: Luis Ramirez Phone: +56 224 213 651 e-mail: luis.ramirez@subtel.gob.cl Or ITU Office for South America: Sergio Scarabino Phone: +56 979 670 968 e-mail: sergio.scarabino@itu.int Health regulations: Currently no vaccines or medical exams are required to enter Chile. - 3 -
B. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Language In Chile the official language is Spanish. 2. Measuring system: In Chile the official measurement system is the international metric system. 3. Driving direction In Chile the vehicles travel on the right side 4. Power supply In Chile the Electricity standard voltage is 220V / 50Hz. Used Outlets are type C and L. Tipo C Tipo L 5. Weather Chile is a country with a great diversity of climates, in particular, Santiago, has a temperate climate with winter rains and drying seasons extended with minimum temperatures in winter, about 0 degrees Celsius and maximum in summer, around 37 degrees Celsius. During the month of November (spring) temperatures are between 4 to 5 degrees Celsius with mostly clear sky. 6. Health and hygiene recommendations At this time of year it is recommended to use sunscreen if you are going to have exposure to the sun. Most UV radiation is concentrated between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. During this spring season, an increase in cases of allergies due to pollen circulating in the environment occurs. It is recommended to take the necessary precautions (drugs, mask, etc.) to avoid the inconvenience caused by this immune reaction. Santiago water is drinkable, but you get used to it gradually, is recommended to consume mineral water is available commercially. 7. Currency The Chilean peso (CLP) is legal tender in Chile. Most shops and hotels accept credit cards of international circulation (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Diners Club). Currency exchange is about: 1 US dollar (USD) 667 Chilean pesos. 8. Local time: The time is GMT-3 Chile. - 4 -
9. Work hours Banks handles change Shops Cafes,pastry shops and pizzerias Restaurants Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Friday, generally from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm In Santiago, open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 10:00pm. The shopping centers have no legal noon break. The main coffee shops, pastries and pizzas are open from 9:00 am to midnight. The lunch usually served from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and dinner from 6:00 pm onwards. Some fast food outlets are open throughout the day. 10. Tips It is customary to give tips in cafes, hotels and restaurants worth 10% of the service. 11. Clothing: At the meetings, the use of formal dress code is recommended. 12. Emergency numbers In case you are in an emergency (theft, medical emergency, fire, car accident, etc.) can dial the following numbers of key emergency response services. - Ambulance: 131 - Firefighters: 132 - Carabineros (Police): 133 - Research: 134 - Coastal rescue:137 13. Other interesting information Chile is an independent free, sovereign and located in South America, with an estimated population of 18,191,884 inhabitants population by 2016. It has an area of 756,102.4 square kilometers and because of its extension has a variety of climates, ranging from desertic climate in the northern part of the country to a cold steppes in the southern part end. Chile limits to the north with Peru and Bolivia, the east with Argentina, south to Antartica and west by the Pacific Ocean. Its territory is organized into 15 regions. Chile's capital is the city of Santiago, a city that has a population of 6,158,080 inhabitants. - 5 -
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