DATE, DURATION AND PLACE OF WORKSHOP
The workshop is entitled “ADVANCED SCHOOL ON INFRARED AND SUBMILLIMETER ASTROPHYSICS”. It will be held in Quito, at the National Polytechnic School. The conference facilities to be used are located within the campus of the university. The date of the workshop is from Monday 05/03/2018 to Friday 16/03/2018.
VISA FORMALITIES
No need for visa for Latin American countries, except for Cuba.
ELECTRICITY
In Ecuador, the power sockets are of type A and B. The voltage is 120 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION
Quito is at an elevation of 2,850 meters (9,350 ft) above sea level. Please, take in account that your body will need time to adjust to the change in pressure.
WEATHER
Quito has a subtropical highland climate. Because of its elevation and proximity to the equator, Quito has a fairly constant cool climate. The average afternoon high temperature is 21.4 °C with a average night-time low of 9.8 °.
The city has only two seasons: dry and wet. The dry season, June through September is referred to as summer; the wet season, October through May is referred to as winter. Historically, March and April are the rainiest months then, we recommend using warm clothing and carry on an umbrella.
CURRENCY:
The official currency in Ecuador is the United States Dollars. Small business don´t accept credit or debit cards. Please bring money in cash (USD)
ACCOMMODATION FOR STUDENTS:
The accommodation will be located at the university residence of the Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, in the building Manuela Sáenz. The web page of the Simón Bolívar University’s residence is:
http://www.uasb.edu.ec/residencia
Address: Toledo N22-80 (Plaza Brasilia), Quito, Ecuador
Phone: (593 2) 322 8085, 299 3600 • Fax: (593 2) 322 8426
Check-in: 3/Mar (after 2 pm)
Check-out: 17/Mar (before 12 noon)
Your accommodation will be covered by the organizing committee, except extras, such as laundry service, telephone etc. On the check-out, please inform the residence reception about the extras you had.
ACCOMMODATION FOR LECTURERS:
The accommodation will be located at the Barnard Hotel which is located in front of “Hospital Militar”. The web page of the Barnard Hotel is:
http://www.hotelbarnard.com.ec/
Address: Queseras del Medio E 11-205, Quito, Ecuador
Phone: (593 2) 540629, Cel: 0999530400
Check-in: 3/Mar (after 2 pm)
Check-out: 17/Mar (before 12 noon)
Your accommodation will be covered by the organizing committee, except extras
Please, find here the information how to reach the Barnard Hotel from Quito International Airport.