Venue & Travel

About Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is the capital and most populous city of Argentina. It is located on the estuary of the Rio de La Plata. The city is a top touristic destination and is famous for its European architecture and rich heritage and cultural life. It is often called “The Paris of South America”. Since mid 19th century the city, and the country in general, has received millions of immigrants from all over the world, for which it is considered one of the most multi-ethnical and diverse cities of Latin America. The streets of Buenos Aires offer the visitors wide boulevards and cobblestone alleys, sidewalk cafes, theaters, art galleries and museums, soccer matches for the sports enthusiasts, tango music and dancing, classic music and opera in the world-famous Colon Theatre, and exciting rock’n roll shows.

Travel information about Buenos Aires can be found here: https://turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar/en

Travel

Air connections to Buenos Aires arrive at Ezeiza International Airport (EZE), which is located in the city suburbs. There are several services of taxies and buses from the airport to downtown. The trip duration is around 30 min. depending on traffic. A second airport located in the urban area is Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), which is the main hub for domestic flights.

Venue

The meeting will take place at the Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales de la Universidad de Buenos Aires.

Public Transportation in Buenos Aires

For the use of public transportation in Buenos Aires (bus and subway) you will need to purchase the so called SUBE card. SUBE cards are sold and recharged in candy stores and other shops. They can also be recharged in the subway ticket desks. The following link can be used to find places where to purchase SUBE cards: https://turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar/en/article/getting-around

Accomodation

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