{"id":21,"date":"2010-06-25T13:28:44","date_gmt":"2010-06-25T17:28:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/pasi\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2019-07-05T11:51:16","modified_gmt":"2019-07-05T15:51:16","slug":"location","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/pasi\/about\/location\/","title":{"rendered":"Location & travel"},"content":{"rendered":"

This Pan-American Advanced Studies Institute, “Scientific computing in the Americas: the challenge of massive parallelism”,<\/strong> will be held January 3\u201314, 2011, at Universidad T\u00e9cnica Federico Santa Mar\u00eda<\/a> (UTFSM), in Valpara\u00edso, Chile.<\/p>\n

Valpara\u00edso is a port city, today a little run-down, but full of history and old charm. \u00a0Lonely Planet calls it the “most unique city in Chile”<\/a>. It is a favored destination for artists and tourists looking for an authentic taste of Chile. \u00a0The city was declared World Heritage Site<\/a> by UNESCO, due to its characteristic architecture and late 19th-century urban style. \u00a0With wonderful views of the bay, most of the city is hanging from steep hills, each with a unique personality. \u00a0One of the city attractions are the remaining city elevators<\/a> that connect the thin, commercial city plain, with the mostly residential hills.<\/p>\n

Travel<\/h2>\n

International flights arrive to Chile into Aeropuerto Arturo Merico Benitez<\/a> in Santiago (airport code SCL), departing from several hubs in the US. \u00a0Direct flights arrive mainly from Atlanta (Delta), Miami, New York and Dallas (Lan, American).<\/p>\n

Once arrived at the airport, if you wish to use public transportation, follow these instructions:<\/p>\n

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  1. Tur Bus Aeropuerto<\/a> has counters inside the customs area, where you need to buy your ticket (ask also if you can buy the ticket to Valpara\u00edso here). \u00a0The bus goes to the main bus terminal in Santiago (“Terminal Alameda”), but you should get off at the earlier stop: \u00a0Estaci\u00f3n Pajaritos<\/strong>. Price for a one-way ticket is CLP$1700, or US$3.50 (really!)<\/li>\n
  2. At Estaci\u00f3n Pajaritos<\/em>, you will catch the bus for the Santiago-Valpara\u00edso route. \u00a0The price is CLP$3200, or US$6.50 and the travel time 1h45min. \u00a0You can check the bus schedules in advance on the Tur Bus<\/a> website. \u00a0We can tell you that these buses are comfortable, prompt, safe and the best way to travel between Santiago and Valpara\u00edso (unless you are renting a car).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    All NSF-funded travelers: Please hold on to your boarding passes<\/strong>, as we will require them when you submit your reimbursement claim.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    Visa information<\/h2>\n

    Citizens of the Mercosur<\/em> countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay) only need their national ID cards to enter Chile.\u00a0 Citizens of other Latin American countries need to have a valid passport, but no visa is required.<\/p>\n

    Citizens of the US do not need a visa, but will be required to pay a reciprocity fee of US$140<\/strong> upon entry to the country; a receipt will be stapled to a visa page of your passport and will be valid for the life of the passport. Read more about this, and other information about Chile, on the US Department of State<\/a> website.<\/p>\n

    Most citizens of European countries do not need a visa nor pay a reciprocity fee (same applies to Japan).<\/p>\n

    Medical insurance<\/h2>\n

    Please find out if your medical insurance will cover you during your travel. \u00a0Ask your insurance provider if they will cover emergency hospital visits while abroad. \u00a0In many places in Chile, hospitals and doctors expect payment at the time of service. \u00a0If your health insurance will not cover you while traveling abroad, it is a very good idea to get supplementary travel insurance.<\/p>\n

    Weather<\/h2>\n

    January is the beginning of summer vacations in Chile.\u00a0 Expect daytime temperatures to be about 20-24C, mostly sunny, with an occasional foggy morning.\u00a0 WARNING \u2013 insolation levels are quite high in Chile and you are strongly recommended to wear sun block at all times<\/strong>, even on cloudy days!<\/p>\n

    AC power plugs<\/h2>\n

    Electricity in Chile is 220 Volts, and the plugs are the European style<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Other tips<\/h2>\n
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    • Right-hand turns at red lights are prohibited, unless explicitly posted.<\/li>\n
    • Taxis and public transportation are plentiful and inexpensive. Agree to a taxi fare before embarking.<\/li>\n
    • Like in any big city, watch your belongings and beware pick-pockets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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