• You can enter with a vaccination certificate delivered by the country where you were vaccinated plus your identity document.• Unvaccinated people must present a negative PCR with a maximum of 48 hours. from the departure to Chile.
• The up-to-date vaccination certificate will be equivalent to the Mobility Pass for non-resident tourists.
• Currently no vaccinations or medical exams are required to enter Chile.
• The water is completely drinkable, but get used to it gradually, it is recommended to consume mineral water at your disposal in the established trade.
- To enter Chile, many countries require a visa, you must first check where the Chilean embassy is located in your country https://www.chile.gob.cl/ – https://www.minrel.gob.cl
- All passengers with passports from Albania, Australia, Canada, the United States, and Mexico must pay a Reciprocity Tax before going through the International Police
- Visa matters are only handled by the respective embassies in each country. The embassy can contact us if necessary.
- In order to send the invitation letter to present at the embassy, you must register on the Symposium page https://isspa2023.cl/, and make the payment, then send an email to secretary@sspa2023.cl attach the invoice and request the letter.
- US citizens do not require a visa to enter Chile. Just a valid passport.
https://cl.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/entry-exit-requirements/
Chilean peso• The peso is the official currency. Its circulation is in coins of 1, 5, 10, 50, 100 and 500 pesos, and also in bills of 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000 and 20,000.
• The check is also another alternative, where complete identification of whoever turns it is required.
• The national currency is the most used, but the foreign one -especially the dollar- is also an option in certain hotels.
• exchange houses
• These places are distributed anywhere in the capital and other cities in the country.
ATMs
• The ATMs of the Redbanc company are frequent in shopping centers, gas stations and in banks that accept national bank cards throughout the day.
• cards
• You can use credit cards such as American Express, Diners Club, Master Card and Visa, without surcharges when using them.
• The cards have convenient exchange rates that cannot be used in all rural locations.
Chile is one hour ahead of UTC -3.
We recommend that you bring sufficient amounts of any medication you take, even those you use less frequently.
Chile is a safe country. It has high security indexes,If you visit the capital, it is recommended to be especially careful in public areas with high pedestrian traffic, such as public transportation, restaurants, and certain open spaces.
• Voltage: 220V• Frequency: 50Hz
• Plugs: Type C/L
The outlet/connector type is “Type C” which is two parallel prongs. It is recommended to bring a plug adapter for the use of electrical equipment.
• Vaccines are not required to enter Chile, since there is not a high rate of diseases in the country.• However, some people may present:
o Altitude sickness or Puna
o Altitude disease caused by lack of oxygen and pressure, and is frequent in the highlands and in mountain passes. Its symptoms are headache, breathing problems, nausea and weakness, while the body does not adapt to the new conditions.
Access from Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (AMB)
Also known as Santiago International Airport, it is the main airport in Chile, located northwest of the city of Santiago, the capital of Chile.
You must pass immigration control at the Santiago airport, collect your luggage, and deliver your declaration to the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG). The declaration can be done online using a QR code located in several places along the path.
Consider that in Chile the Agricultural and Livestock Service (Servicio Agricola y Ganadero- SAG) is very strict regarding the entry of plant and animal products (honey, nuts, animal food, hams, cheeses, etc.); the fines are very severe. If you have doubts about any element that you bring, it is better that you declare it (YES in the box where it asks if you enter products) and ask, in this way you will not have problems.
Alternatives to leave Santiago Airport
Downtown Bus
These buses, called “Centropuerto” offer a transfer service to the center of Santiago and have 2 routes: “Airport – Los Héroes” and “Airport – Maipú”, with stops at useful metro stations to also connect with buses to other cities in Chile. The ticket can be purchased at some counters just after passing the SAG control, where you will have the option to pay with cards or on the bus itself.
The metro and bus station “Pajaritos” or “Universidad de Santiago”, are points that will connect you with the rest of the city of Santiago or take a bus to other cities of interest. To go directly to Concepción by bus prefer the “Airport-Los Héroes” route and get down at Universidad de Santiago stop. From here you are few meters from the train station and bus terminal.
Taxi
As you exit the control zone, you will see official taxi companies to your left hand. Compare the fares among them. Use only official taxi companies.
Transfer
It is a shared service with other passengers, the value is always found from the specific address to which they are going. Some companies that operate at the Santiago airport are Delfos and Transvip.
Car Rental
It is essential to meet certain requirements, such as having a local or international driver’s license, being of legal age and having a credit card for the guarantee.
Some companies present at the Santiago airport are Hertz and Avis, among others.
Santiago Subway
If your destination is the “Pajaritos” terminal, this station is immediately connected to line 1 of the Santiago metro, the backbone of the metro service. At the ticket offices you must buy the BIP card! through which you will carry a wallet to be able to move. This is loaded with money, and you can use it as many times as you want. For more information on schedules, frequencies, and plans of the Santiago metro, you can consult here: www.dtpm.cl
Traveling to Concepción
Concepción is located approximately 500 km south-west of Santiago by car. From Santiago to Concepción there are 4 ways to travel:
ISSPA2023 Venue
The Federico Santa María Technical University (USM) is a private foundation of public role. Its main campus is located in Valparaíso and it also has other campuses in Santiago de Chile (Vitacura and San Joaquín) and Guayaquil, Ecuador. It also has two locations: one in Viña del Mar and one in Concepción, venue of ISSPA 2023.
The university only teaches scientific and technological careers. It appears in position 5 within the Chilean universities according to the CSIC webometric classification (July 2020), in addition, among the 11 that appear in the QS 2020 World University Ranking, among the 10 that appear in the Times Higher Education ranking 2020, and among the 25 that appear in the Scimago Institution Rankings (SIR) 2020 ranking, with position 11 nationally and 678 worldwide.
Transportation within Concepción
The following transit lines have routes that pass near Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María.
- Bus: 12Q, 40N, 62N, 70J
- Train (Biotren): LINE 1, Universidad Santa María Station. Less than 100 m from the ISSPA2023 venue.
- Car: Universidad Santa María is located 8 minutes by car from the Carriel Sur Airport.
Hotel Accommodation
To generate reservations, you must send an email to the hotel of choice informing you that you will participate in the 17th International Symposium on Soil and Plant Analysis (ISSPA).
Whindham Pettra
- Room Rates
Single: $82,000 + VAT
Twin: $90,000 + VAT - Breakfast: Included
- Parking: Free parking according to availability
- Reservations: reservas@wyndhampettra.com
- Address: Autopista Concepción Talcahuano 8676 Hualpen, Concepción
- Distance: 5 minute drive
Mercure Concepción
- Room Rates
Standar King (Single) $71.000 +VAT Superior King (Single) $91.000 + VAT
Standar twin (Double) $81.000 + VAT Superior Twin (Double) $101.000 + VAT - Breakfast: Included
- Parking: Direct payment by guests according to availability
- Reservations: reservas.chile@accor.com
- Address: Cochrane Poniente 75 Concepción
- Distance: 7 minute drive
Umawue
- Room Rates
Single: $61,000 + VAT
Double: $75,000 + VAT - Breakfast: Included
- Parking: Free parking according to availability
- Reservations: reservas@hotelumawue.cl
- Address: Cataluña 1054, Concepción, Chile.
- Distance: 5 minute drive
Holiday Inn
- Room Rates
USD $95 + VAT 1 King or 2 Queen - Breakfast: Included
- Parking: Free parking according to availability
- Reservations: reservas@talbot.cl
- Address: Av. San Andrés 38, 4074580 Concepción
- Distance: 4 minute drive
MDS Hotel
- Room Rate:
Double $102,000 + VAT - Breakfast: Included
- Parking: Free parking according to availabilit
- Reservations: reservas.concepcion@mdshoteles.com
- Address: Calle A 809 Brisa del Sol, Concepción
- Distance: 6 minute drive
Hotel Diego de Almagro Lomas Verdes
- Room Rates
Double $ 75,500 + VAT - Parking: Free parking according to availability
- Reservations: contacto@talbothotels.com
- Address: Av. Jorge Alessandri 804, Concepción
- Distance: 6 minute drive
