INFORMATION NOTE
WMO/CIMO TRAINING WORKSHOP ON METROLOGY FOR RAIII and RAIV SPANISH
SPEAKING COUNTRIES
Buenos Aires- Argentina 2 - 6 November,2015
Information of interest for the participants to the Workshop
provided by the
National Meteorological Service of Argentina
Meeting venue
The meeting will be held in Buenos Aires, at Av Dorrego 4019 Servicio Meteorológico
Nacional (SMN) of Argentina (Palermo neighbourhood facilities). See map. (green arrow)
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Map indicating location of SMN´s headquarters (downtown BA) and hotels listed below
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References:
1.- Servicio Meteorológico Nacional: 25 de Mayo 658 St. (between Viamonte and Tucumán Streets)
2.- Catalinas Suites Hotel, Tucuman 313
3 Cristóforo Colombo Hotel
4.- Sheraton Libertador Hotel
Climatological data
November in Buenos Aires
Parameters
Period
Values
Phenomena
Frequency
(days)
Mean Temp (°C)
2001-2010
20,9°C
PP
10
Max Mean Temp (°C)
2001-2010
26,1°C
Clear sky
11
Min Mean Temp (°C)
2001-2010
16,0°C
OVC
7
Mean PP (mm)
2001-2010
114.1
TS
6
Note: The Servicio Meteorológico Nacional will offer a lunch and coffee-break service in
dates/time in accordance to the Workshop´s Agenda.
Workshop languages
Spanish
Hotel accommodation
The Local Organizing Committee has made arrangements with the Concorde Hotel and
Cristóforo Colombo Hotel for corporate rates as follow (breakfast and taxes are included):
HOTEL CATALINAS SUITES (Corporate rate)
Address: Tucuman 313
Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (C.P.1002ABP)
Phone: (+54-11) 4314-1400
Fax:
(+54-11) 4311-0149
E-mail: reservas@suitescatalinas.com.ar
Single and double room U$S 70,00.Web: www.suitescatalinas.com.ar
Contact Point: Ariel POLINO – Department Reserves
You must announce your attendance to the Workshop in order to get the Corporate rate.
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CRISTOFORO COLOMBO HOTEL (Corporate rate)
Suggested choice, close location to the Workshop venue
Address: Fray Justo Santa María de ORO
Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (C.P.C1425FOO)
Phone: (+54-11) 4778-4945/ 4778-4918
Fax:
(+54-11) 4778-4945
E-mail booking: : reservas@hotelcc.com.ar
Web: www.cristorocolombo.com
Single and double Standard room:
U$S 100,00.-
Single and double Executive room U$S 108,00.Single and double Superior room U$S 117,00.Triple or quadruple room
U$S 133,00.-
You must announce your attendance to the Workshop in order to get the Corporate rate.
-------------------------------The following Hotels do not have corporate rate arranged with the SMN:
SHERATON LIBERTADOR HOTEL Address: Av. Córdoba 690
Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (C.P.1002ABP)
Phone: (+54-11) 4321 - 0000
Fax:
(+54-11) 4325 -5492
E-mail: contact only by fax or phone.
Single Classic room U$S 393 ,00.Single Club Floor room U$S 450 ,00.Mail: reservas.1195@sheraton.com
Web: www.sheratonlibertador.com
It is recommended reservations be made as soon as possible as rooms are in great demand
in November.
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Airports
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Ministro Pistarini International Airport – Ezeiza, Buenos Aires
Most international air companies flying to Argentina arrive at Ministro Pistarini International Airport
(Ezeiza), which is 40 km from downtown Buenos Aires. More information about Argentine airports
can be found at www.aa2000.com.ar.
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Jorge Newbery domestic/regional Airport – Aeroparque
Domestic/Regional flights arrive at Jorge Newbery Airport (Aeroparque). www.aa2000.com.ar.
An airport tax of US$ 29.- must be paid when leaving Argentina.
Means of transport from/to Airports to Buenos Aires
1. "Manuel Tienda León” company (bus and taxi)
Terminal: Av. Madero esq. San Martín, Buenos Aires
Website: www.tiendaleon.com.ar
Major credit cards are accepted.
2. Taxis/rented car with driver
Taxis and rented cars with driver are available at the airports.
3. ArBus
New bus system connecting Airports to different locations in Buenos Aires, more information
at https://www.facebook.com/ArBusTransporte
Visa information
Entry visas may be necessary for participants of certain nationalities.
An entry visa cannot be obtained in Argentina, but must be requested in the participants’ respective
countries. If the country does not have an Argentine consulate, the visa may be obtained through
the Consular office of the country representing the Argentine Republic. The Argentine Ministry of
Foreign Affairs has a website containing information to assist travelers at www.cancilleria.gov.ar.
Banking
The official currency of Argentina is the peso (Arg $), banknote nominations being issued for 2, 5,
10, 20, 50 and 100 pesos and coins for 1 peso and 50, 25, 10 and 5 cents. Traveller’s cheques
can be exchanged at banks. The most widely accepted credit cards are American Express, Visa
and MasterCard.
Bank and foreign exchange offices work hours are from 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. from Monday to
Friday. Participants who arrive during the weekend can exchange money at the airport.
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Information on Buenos Aires
The Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Federal Capital of the Argentine Republic, is one of
the world’s largest and most sophisticated cities, with 13 million inhabitants.
Visitors from abroad can enjoy the city’s active cultural life, with a great variety of attractions
such as parks and gardens, historical monuments, temples, museums, cultural centres,
shopping malls, theatres, luxurious hotels, excellent restaurants with refined international or
typical cuisine and traditional tango shows. More information can be found at
www.bue.gov.ar
City maps at http://usig.buenosaires.gov.ar/images/estaticos. Google street wiew is
available.
Electrical issues
The power supply in Argentina is 220 V, 50 Hz, AC.
Local Organizing Committee
For any additional information don´t hesitate to contact us:
International Affairs Officer:
Ms Stella Susana Bigagli
Tel /Fax (+54 11) 51676711
susyb@smn.gov.ar
Workshop Coordinator:
Mr Mario Jorge Garcia
Tel/Fax (+54 11) 45141525 or 51676767 ext. 18760
garcia@smn.gov.ar
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WMO /CIMO TRAINING WORKSHOP ON METROLOGY FOR RAIII and RAIV SPANISH
SPEAKING COUNTRIES
Buenos Aires- Argentina 2 - 6 November, 2015
REGISTRATION FORM
Please provide the following information to the Organizing Committee via e-mail to
garcia@smn.gov.ar and susyb@smn.gov.ar
Last name:
First name:
Organization/Country:
Address:
City:
State/Province:
Tel.:
Fax:
Postcode:
Email:
Cel. Phone:
Hotel/Travel information:
(identificatory phrase) “ Meeting SMN Dorrego”
Arrival:
Flight No.:
Date:
Time of arrival:
Departure:
Flight No.:
Date:
Time of depart:
Name of the Hotel :
Date of check in:
Date of check out:
Signature:
Date