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Tourist Information Location How To Tourist Information A Here are useful information designed for people traveling to Chile to attend ISP – NIOSH/NPPTL Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Technology Meeting for more complete and detailed information is available on the official site of Tourism in Chile http://www.chile.travel/ Location Chile is located southwest of South America, bordered by the Andes Mountains to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east. It has 4,200 km long and several geographical peculiarities that make it unique, such as having territory in Polynesia to Easter Island (a 3,700 km from the coast), one of the world's driest desert (Atacama), in temperate climates central zone (where it comes from their excellent wine), virgin forests on the islands and fjords, and even Antarctic Territory. Santiago is the capital since it has the largest population of the city and jobs (6,061,185 inhabitants according to census 2002). Located in the parallel 33 ° south latitude similar to Buenos Aires and Montevideo, is the largest political, economic, cultural and industrial. It is the gateway to Chile and one of the most modern capitals of the continent. How to get The country is mainly accessible by plane, being the Santiago Airport (SCL), the most commonly used with the greatest number of international connections to North and South America, Europe and Oceania, 17 lines operating regularly complete internal infrastructure (shops, restaurants, lounges and Duty Free) and hotels nearby. Three airlines connect major cities in Chile through its seven international airports and 28 aerodromes. To take some transport in Santiago Airport, the counters are located at Level Central Hall International, International Arrivals. We recommend you contact the company Transvip or Turbus, which cost, per person in a minibus or in a taxi, will depend of the location hotel (for example, in the case of the hotel localized in the Providencia district, the cost per person in a minibus will be 14 USD approximately or 35 USD for 1 to 3 people in a taxi company) Salida Metro (http://www.metrosantiago.cl/) Metro service is available from 6:00 to 23:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays 06:00 to 22:30. There are 3 types of tariffs: - Time point: that applies between 7:00 to 8:59, 18:00 to 19:59 that has a cost of 1. 20 USD. - Valley Hours: from 6:30 to 6:59, 9:00 to 18:00 and 20:00 to 20:44, this will cost 1.10 USD. - Low Hours: between 6:00 to 6:29, 20:45 and 23:00, this costs 1 USD. The system for travel on the Metro de Santiago to buy a card called BIP which costs 2.50 USD plus a minimum load of 1.9 USD. You can also access a single ticket purchases. BIP card is used to move in any of the public transport systems, either underground or buses transantiago Metrobus.Transantiago Transantiago City buses are called "micro". There are buses white and green circulating in Alameda, Avenida Providencia etc. and feeder buses (different colors) that connect to the outskirts of the city. The most important points of the route are on the windshield. In transantiago.cl can look for lines that serve individual routes. The ticket is worth 1.25 USD approx. and allows transfer to other buses or the subway. You must cancel the prepaid card "Bip", you can not pay with money. Taxis Taxis in Santiago and the rest of the country are available at all times, are distinguished by being painted black with yellow roofs. They all have their registration number and meter which monitors the distance traveled. The rates are indicated on the windshield, and the meter must be ever in view of the passenger. It is not usually give to tip taxi drivers. Rate should be consulted before the destination to which you want to go, as the total may exceed your budget as this service is usually. Public Health Institute is located on Marathon Avenue No. 1000 of Nunoa, beside the National Stadium, the main sports arena in the country. The public transport service Transantiago N° 506, 507, 508, 510 and 511 all stop nearby, while a taxi from a hotel located in the Providencia district to Public Health Institute, has an average cost of USD 15. Weather Santiago has a Mediterranean weather with a characteristic rain in the winter (the winter in Santiago beginning in May). For this reason is expected to have rain and average temperate about 10.5º C degree. Visas and documents To enter Chile, you must present identification documents (identity card or passport) and the stamped visa (depending on country of origin). American Citizens, European Union, United States, Canada and Australia do not need a tourist visa. Upon entering the country is given a permit for 90 days, renewable for 90 days. IMPORTANT: All passengers with passports from Australia, Canada, the United States and Mexico must pay a reciprocity tax before passing through immigration. Values to cancel are United States 140 USD and Mexico 23 USD. Payment must be made in cash in USD or Chilean pesos. Electricity If traveling with a personal computer, notebook or laptop should be noted that in Chile the voltage is 220V and 50 Hertz. The 3-terminal electrical adapters are not commonly used, however, the drives of 2 terminals can be purchased at any business that sells electrical parts. Coins, costs and tips Chile's currency is the peso. There are coins of 1, 5, 10, 50, 100 and 500 pesos. And notes of 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000 and 20,000 pesos. One U.S. dollar equals about $ 500 pesos and $ 650 pesos euro. In addition to credit cards like Visa and Mastercard, Diners Club and American Express which are more accepted in Chile. In Chile there are no strict rules about tipping. In general, it gives 10% in restaurants. In banking and commercial areas, service stations, shopping malls, supermarkets and pharmacy are easy to find ATMs (Redbank) Chilean peso available. Food prices Budget 10 to 40 USD approximately Communications Internet: Chile is well developed communication services. Some hotels offer these services in their business centers. You can also check your email or surf the Internet from any of the many Internet centers in the city. International Phone Calls: From Chile, international phone calls are cheap and the service is efficient. Cell Phones: Cell phones are used extensively and can be rented. You can request information on this service at your hotel. Security Santiago is a safe city, however, like any other big city, you can be a victim of theft and / or assaults. We recommend that you do not take unnecessary risks, and take precautions when transiting high risk areas such as the area west and south of the City and the central sector, outside of working hours and days. In case of emergency call the police (police) to the phone 133 or go to the police station (police headquarters) near you. The police personnel used olive green uniform. The police are famous for their honesty and integrity. We recommend going to them for any problem situation or simply to request information about the location of streets. City Schedule In general, shopping centers, restaurants, public offices and public transportation operating within the following times: Banks: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 14:00 Office: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 18:00 Shopping Centers (MALL): Monday to Sunday from 11:00 to 21:00 Supermarkets: Monday to Sunday 8:30 to 22:00 / 23:00 Commerce: Monday to Friday 10:00 to 20:00 / Saturday 10:00 to 14:00 .
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