PAMinSA III Third Paleopathology Association Meeting in South America Bridges and Transitions Argentina – Necochea October 2009 THIRD ANNOUNCEMENT Dear colleagues, We have pleasure in writing to you again to tell you about the deadline for sending abstracts, options on transfers, accommodation and activities pre and post the conference that will be available for those that visit us during the 3rd Palaeopathology Association Meeting in South America (PAMinSA III) Official languages of the PAMinSA III In order to facilitate the best participation possible of the conference members, we would like to inform you that, the Meeting will take place with Spanish and English as official languages. We will provide a simultaneous interpretation from English to Spanish and vice versa. In this way each participant will be able to present their work in one of these languages, which can be translated simultaneously into the other official language of the conference. Submission of abstracts We would like to inform you that the deadline for submission of abstracts has been put back to the 15th of July. We will not be able to accept abstracts after this date. Can we also remind you that they should be sent online via our web page http://www.quequen.unicen.edu.ar/paminsaIII/Resumenes.html, where before doing so you should pre-register at this page http://www.quequen.unicen.edu.ar/paminsaIII/Inscripcion.html. Likewise you should bear in mind that you should enclose at the foot of the abstract, the number that the author was provided with on pre-registration. 1 PAMinSA III Third Paleopathology Association Meeting in South America Bridges and Transitions Argentina – Necochea October 2009 Transfers to Necochea We would also like to take this opportunity to give you a list of options for transfers from different geographic points to arrive at the city of Necochea, that you will find at the end of this announcement together with a list of accommodation options. Those visitors that prefer can hire the services of a company called Colores de Argentina, that offer, for an affordable price, transfer packages in comfortable and modern vehicles from the International Airport of Ezeiza “Ministro Pistarini” (Buenos Aires) to Necochea. They also offer three and four star accommodation in Necochea. For more information on this option see the contact details for Colores de Argentina below: In case of any issues do not hesitate in contacting us at our email address: [email protected] Post-conference field trip After the academic activities of PAMINSA III, we propose a post-congress excursion to the city of Monte Hermoso (Buenos Aires Province) on 17th October. There we will be visiting interesting archaeological sites where human footprints dated at 7000 BP can be observed, research at this site has been carried out by archaeologists Lic. Cristina Bayón and Dr. Gustavo Politis. Also, Dr. Mariano Bonomo will offer an informal chat about the work of Florentino Ameghino in Argentina. This interesting field trip will have an additional cost, that we will give more details of in the fourth announcement. We are working to ensure it is accessible for everyone and to get the best possible attendance. For those interested in taking part in this field trip, it’s important that they write an email to the PAMinSA III ([email protected]), with the subject “I am interested in the field trip”. 2 PAMinSA III Third Paleopathology Association Meeting in South America Bridges and Transitions Argentina – Necochea October 2009 Other scientific meetings after PAMinSA III Furthermore, we would also like to inform you about the 9th National Meeting of Biological Anthropology in the city of Puerto Madryn, taking place from the 20th to the 23rd of October 2009. To see the program and the activities of this event you can consult the web page http://www.cenpat.edu.ar/aaba2009/. We would recommend taking part in this event, that in addition to getting to know the local contributors in biological anthropologists, it will provide the attendees with an excellent opportunity to know this beautiful city of the Argentinean Patagonia. You can enjoy the nature during this time of the year in which the Right Whales, Sea Lions and other species can be found off the coast. Finally, from the 26 to 28 October of 2009 the Fifth Conference of Forensic Anthropology organised by the Asociación Latinoamericana de Antropología Forense (ALAF). More information about this event can be found on the following web page http://www.alafforense.org/. 3 PAMinSA III Third Paleopathology Association Meeting in South America Bridges and Transitions Argentina – Necochea October 2009 INFORMATION ABOUT TRANSFERS AND ACCOMMODATION BUENOS AIRES - NECOCHEA 4 PAMinSA III Third Paleopathology Association Meeting in South America Bridges and Transitions Argentina – Necochea October 2009 Translation in English: Colores de Argentina Transfers in Buenos Aires International Airport Buenos Aires/Hotel in Buenos Aires or vice versa Up to 3 people, 100 pesos per private vehicle From 4 to 8 people, 150 pesos per private vehicle Domestic Airport Buenos Aires/Hotel in Buenos Aires or vice versa Up to 3 people, 40 pesos per private vehicle From 4 to 8 people, 90 pesos per private vehicle Bus station Buenos Aires/Hotel in Buenos Aires or vice versa Up to 3 people, 40 pesos per private vehicle From 4 to 8 people, 90 pesos per private vehicle Private Transfer Hotel in Buenos Aires to Necochea Up to 3 people, 1,000 pesos per private vehicle From 4 to 8 people, 1,200 pesos per private vehicle 5 PAMinSA III Third Paleopathology Association Meeting in South America Bridges and Transitions Argentina – Necochea October 2009 Translation in English. Special services for attendees of the conference Accommodation in Buenos Aires, Necochea, Puerto Madryn or other destinations plus Transfers are available through Colores de Argentina. For prices, reservations and more information please call +54 11 4372 7626 or email us at: [email protected] 6 PAMinSA III Third Paleopathology Association Meeting in South America Bridges and Transitions Argentina – Necochea October 2009 HOTELS & ACCOMMODATION IN NECOCHEA Below we have provided information on hotels, cabañas (bungalows) and camp sites in Necochea, with their respective web pages, telephone numbers and email contacts. Hotel Price Category Web page - Location http://www.niken.com.ar/ Single 93 U$ Hotel Niken 4 * 87, Nº 335 Double 93$ Hostería del http://www.hosteria-delbosque.com.ar/ Single 58U$ Bosque 3 * Superior 89, Nº 350 Double 81U$ http://www.sanmiguelhotel.com.ar/ Hotel San Single 50U$ 3 * 85, Nº 301 Miguel Double 69U$ http://www.hotel-espana.com.ar/ Single 50U$ Hotel España 3* 89, Nº 215 Double 69U$ http://www.hotel-leon.com.ar/ Single 50U$ Hotel León 3 * 79, Nº 229 Double 69U$ http://www.hotel-tresreyes.com.ar/ Hotel Tres Single 50U$ 3 * 4 bis, Nº 4123 Reyes: Double 69U$ http://www.necocheanet.com.ar/pp/hotel Single 35U$ deruha/index.html Hotel Deruhá 2 * Double 48U$ 79, Nº 831 http://www.hotelmarycielo.com.ar/ Hotel Mar y Single 35U$ 2 * 8, Nº 4366 Cielo Double 48U$ 1 person: 35 2 persons: 58 4 persons: 96 http://www.cabaniasrioquequen.com.ar/ Cabañas Río 6 persons: 144 Bungallows 22 y Ribera Quequen Dormis: 13 U$ (without breakfast) Suite doble 414 U$ Casa de Mar http://www.losolivillos.com.ar/ Habitación a Luxury “Los Olivillos” 30km from Necochea compartir 161 U$ per person 7 PAMinSA III Third Paleopathology Association Meeting in South America Bridges and Transitions Argentina – Necochea October 2009 Incluye: Traslados diarios al congreso Campsite Campsite Miguel Lillo Av. 2 y 101 Tel: 54-2262-42-6334 Reservation: [email protected] Tel.: 00-54-11-4372-7626 / Fax: 0054-11-4372-8497 SKYPE: coloresdeargentina / MSN: [email protected] HOTELS AND ACCOMMODATION IN BUENOS AIRES In addition here is a list of Hotels in the City of Buenos Aires for those that wish to spend some days visiting one of the most elegant cities of Argentina and South America. The prices offered are per person (in single or double room with breakfast) Hotel Price Category Web page Borges Design USD 60 Hostel http://www.bdhostel.com/ Bed & Vida Baires USD 75 http://www.vidabaires.com.ar/ Breakfast Concord Callao Apart USD 98 http://concordcallaohotel.com/ (without breakfast) Hotel Reino del Plata USD 115 4* http://www.hotelreinodelplata.com.ar/ Bel Air USD 138 3* Sup http://www.hotelbelair.com.ar/ Design Suites USD 145 4* http://www.designsuites.com/ Amerian Park USD 150 4* http://www.amerian.com/ http://www.newage- Nuss USD 165 Boutique hotels.com/es/alojamiento/nuss-buenos- aires-soho-palermo-ciudad-de-buenos-aires http://www.nh- NH Jousten USD 175 4* hoteles.es/nh/es/hoteles/argentina/buenos -aires/nh-jousten.html?type=gallery http://es.solmelia.com/hotel/melia-buenos- Melia Buenos Aires USD 171 4* aires.htm http://www.nh- NH City USD 188 5* hoteles.es/nh/es/hoteles/argentina/buenos -aires/nh-city-&tower.html?type=gallery Madero USD 225 5* http://www.hotelmadero.com/ 8 PAMinSA III Third Paleopathology Association Meeting in South America Bridges and Transitions Argentina – Necochea October 2009 http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/- Intercontinental USD 256 5* intercontinental/en/gb/home http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bue Marriot USD 256 5* ar-marriott-plaza-hotel-buenos-aires/ http://www1.hilton.com/es/hi/hotel/BUEH Hilton USD 286 5* IHH-Hilton-Buenos-Aires/index.do TRANSFERS (BY ROAD) BUENOS AIRES - NECOCHEA The following are passenger transport companies to the city of Necochea from