Venue
The conference will be held at the “Facultad de Ciencias Económicas” (School of
Economics) of the University of Buenos Aires. The address is
Pres. Uriburu 795. It is located in the city center, in front of the
subway station 'Facultad de Medicina' along Line D.
Transport
To get around while in the city, a good reference is
wikitravel.org. The subway network reaches the conference venue and most
touristic attractions, and several bus lines go all over the city. You can use
http://mapa.buenosaires.gov.ar/ to plan your route. Bus and subway rides
cost around us$0.50. You need to buy a card which is sold in some of the
subway stations.
Accommodation
We recommend the Recoleta, Microcentro, and Barrio Norte neighborhoods, which
are all close to the conference venue. Palermo is also a good choice, with a
more relaxed atmosphere, but you will be travelling during rush hour in the
mornings.
Hotels
Hotel information
here.
Practical Information
Airport transfer
Buenos Aires is served by two airports. The main international airport is Ministro Pistarini Airport, also known as Ezeiza, located about 30 km from Buenos Aires. Many flights to and from neighboring countries use the smaller Aeroparque Jorge Newbery airport, a short distance from downtown.
From Ezeiza
By taxi: as you exit customs you will find several booths offering taxi services, where you can prepay your trip. Manuel Tienda León is a well established company also providing coach services. A trip downtown costs 410 pesos. Another good option is Taxi Ezeiza, they charge around 350 pesos. You will find their desk further out, in the main arrival area of the airport. Hailing a curbside taxi is not recommended.
By coach: Manuel Tienda León offers bus trips to their final destination at
Av. Eduardo Madero 1299 for 130 pesos. The coaches leave every half hour, less frequently during evenings. A smaller, shared van will deliver you to any downtown address for an additional 50 pesos.
From Aeroparque
By taxi: You can prepay your trip at the desk of one of the taxi agencies at the arrival area of the airport, such as Remis Transfer Express, Remis Trans Air or Manuel Tienda León. The trip will cost you around 140 pesos. Taking a taxi at the line just outside the airport exit is not recommended.
By coach: The
ArBus company takes you from Aeroparque to several destinations over the city for 20 pesos, in particular to the Obelisco (Corrientes and 9 de Julio Av.) in downtown Buenos Aires.
You can pay for the ride on the bus if you already have a prepaid card SUBE. If not, you can buy your ticket in the domestic arrivals sector.
Manuel Tienda León offers bus trips to their final destination at
Av. Eduardo Madero 1299 for 55 pesos. The coaches leave every half hour, less frequently during evenings. A smaller, shared van will deliver you to any downtown address for an additional 50 pesos.
Currency
To find the current rate, as well as other relevant information, please refer to
Wikitravel.
Weather
February is a summer month in Buenos Aires, with daily temperatures usually over 30°C (86°F). High levels of humidity, due to the influence of the river, often make it feel even hotter.