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 General
Information
The
name "Malargüe" is a derivation of words in the original
Mapuche language "malal" (wall, a kind of corral where they ran
animals) and "hue" (place).
Malargüe,
with 21000 inhabitants, provides abundant adventure, fun and nature
experiences in this astonishing place of Mendoza. The city is now known
for its clean air and beautiful surroundings.
In Malargüe, you will find the infinite horizon, the sensation of
immensity, the sky and the foothills of the Andes at 1400 m a.s.l.
The
famous National Route 40 transects Argentina for 4,874 km from the northern
border with Bolivia at La Quiaca to the southern tip of mainland Argentina
at Cabo Virgenes in Santa Cruz province. In Malargüe, this route becomes
a street called Avenida San Martin that crosses the city, also from north
to the south.
Shopping
hours
There
are many shops in Malargüe. Visitors will find a wide selection of
regional goods, offering woolen products, very good wines, ceramics and
skin products. Stores are open from 9:00 to 13:00 and 17:00 to 21:00 on
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Climate
& what to wear
The
weather during April is mild in Malargüe with mostly moderate temperatures and dry
air. Warm temperatures during the daytime (17-18 degrees C) and it cools
down during the night (2-3 degrees C). It is suggested to bring warm clothes for the evenings, especially for those who are
interested in outdoor activities.
Those attending field trips at higher
altitudes will want warmer
clothes.
We
suggest you bring sunscreen and skin creams, sunglasses and caps.
Present
weather conditions in Malargüe
Official
language
The
official language of the conference is English while the national language
is Spanish.
Venue
The
oral and poster sessions will take place at the Thesaurus Convention
Center of Malargüe, which opened in 2004. It has two lecture theatres
(Canelo and Maiten Rooms) with seats for 160-368 people, a poster hall
(Calden Room) and a large central area ideal for exhibitions and social
activities. The Thesaurus Convention Center is conveniently located close
to the main hotels.
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Tourist
Information
The
Organizing Committee is being officially assisted by Choique Turismo
Alternativo (www.choique.com/cont/home_eng.php),
a well-known Malargüe Travel Agency which is the company responsible for
all the bookings and logistical arrangements of the meeting. All enquiries
regarding hotel booking must be made directly to Choique Turismo
Alternativo, at the following address:
Malargüe@choique.net
Travel
Info
Mendoza
El Plumerillo International Airport is only about 1:30 hours flight from
Buenos Aires city and 1 hour from Santiago de Chile, crossing the Andes
not far from Aconcagua mountain (6,962 m a.s.l.). Aerolineas
Argentinas-Austral, LAN and other airlines offer flights to and from these
cities.
Presently,
Aerolíneas Argentinas
flights
four times
a week to San Rafael - located 187 km from Malargüe. Participants can
also reach Malargüe from Buenos Aires by bus (16 hours).
Departure
Airport Tax for international flights currently is US$ 18 or approximately
58 Argentinean pesos.
Transfer
from Mendoza International Airport to Malargüe
The
distance from Mendoza
International Airport to Malargüe is 421 km, or 5-6 hours drive. The
3IMC organization offers shuttle service between the Airport and Malargüe
in connection with arrivals and departures. On April 12 one shuttle will
be available and on April 13, one Bus in the morning and another in the
afternoon. Taxi and coach service is also available.
You can check departures and arrivals at: http://www.aa2000.com.ar/index.php,
select English language and the wished airport.
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