World Practical Course

European Molecular Biology Organization

Structure and Dynamics of

Biomolecules by NMR Spectroscopy

 

 

 

 

 



21 - 30 September | 2009 |Rosario| Argentina

Transport & General Information

 

Arriving in Argentina


The city of Rosario is about 3 hours driving distance from the city of Buenos Aires.


All airlines flying to Argentina arrive at Ministro Pistarini (Ezeiza) International Airport, which is located 35 km away from the city of Buenos Aires.


You can reach the city by Teniente General Ricchieri freeway (Information: Tel. 4480-9538).


Please note that when leaving the country, a dollar tax must be paid.


Detailed information about the airport can be found at http://www.buenos-aires-eze.com.

Shopping / Payment


Although US Dollars can be accepted in Hotels and some major stores, foreign currencies can be exchanged in banks and authorized bureaus.


American Express, VISA, Diners and Master Card credit cards are widely accepted.
 

Currency exchange


The local currency is the Peso ($). The exchange rate may fluctuate by 10% around the present value, which is approximately 1 U$S = $ 3,70.


Decimal currency is used in Argentina. Argentinean notes are: $100, $50, $20, $10, $5 and $2. Coins are: $1, $ 0.50, $ 0.25, $ 0.10, and $ 0.05.


Facilities for currency exchange are available at the airport, authorized exchange officers and banks.

 

VAT return


At the airport you may obtain a VAT reimbursement corresponding to any purchases made within the country for an amount over $70 (per invoice) and in shops operating with the “Global Refund” system. 

 

Opening hours


Banks and Exchange Bureaus: Mondays to Fridays from 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.


Banks are closed weekends and public holidays (no public holidays will occur during the meeting). 


Automatic Teller Machines are open 24 hours and are located throughout the city in Rosario.


Business Offices: generally from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. and from 2.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
 

Stores

 

Generally, from 9.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.

 

Cafés, cake shops and pizzerias: open most of the time except between 2.00 and 6.00 a.m.

 

Restaurants: lunch is served as from 12.30 pm and dinner as from 8.30 pm.

 

Fast-food menus are served in many restaurants at all times.

 

Weather


The weather in Rosario (and Buenos Aires) in september is gentle and warm, beginning  spring, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (at night) and 25ºC (55-78 ºF).There might be occasional showers. 


 

 

 

 

 


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