Dean's International Council Meeting
Santiago, Chile | November 9-11, 2011
Focus
The meeting will enhance dialogue on natural resources and international trade, with an emphasis on South American economies. It will also explore emerging urban policy issues around the globe and how they impact city and national governance. The goal of this meeting is to enrich collaboration among DIC members and South American economic and political leaders in order to develop concepts and ideas that will help the Harris School leverage new opportunities for improving public policy around the world.
Meeting Location & Accommodations
Grand Hyatt Santiago
Avenida Kennedy 4601
756-0994 Las Condes
Santiago - Chile
Rooms are reserved under the group name ”University of Chicago- Dean’s International Council.”
Rates: Single / Double room; USD 280 / 295/ + VAT
To book a room, send your completed reservation form by September 30, 2011, to:
Ms. Cynthia Ortiz
TEL +56 2 950 3287
FAX +56 2 9503155
cynthia.ortiz@hyatt.com
Excursions
We will offer group excursions through Cocha travel agency. Packages offer different rate options, depending on how many guests will opt for these selections.
Pre-Meeting Excursions Details (pdf) >>
| November 5 | (Half day) Santiago Historical City Tour with lunch at (PM) Folk Dinner Show at Los Buenos Muchachos Restaurant |
| November 6 | Option 1: (full day) Sewell & mine tour Option 2: (half day) city tour of Santiago with lunch at Meson Nerudiano and (PM) Folk Dinner Show at Los Buenos Muchachos Restaurant |
| November 7 | (Half day) Tour of the bohemian area of Santiago (PM) Visit the Andean Astronomical Observatory |
| November 8 | (during the day) Vina del Mar & Valparaiso (PM) 7:30-9:30pm Reception with University of Chicago Alumni Club of Chile more >> |
| November 9 | (during the day) Visit to Concho Y Toro vineyard |
Post-Meeting Excursions
| Option 1: | LAKE REGION PROGRAM Details (pdf) >> 4days/3 nights module in Puerto Mont-Puerto Varras: For the extension in Argentina, we will have more details and Cocha travel agency can confirm the program on this once we have a idea of how many people plan to come. |
| Option 2: | PATAGONIA PROGRAM Details (pdf) >> 4 days/ 3 nights module in Puerto Natales |
For further information, review tour details: Pre-meeting Excursions, Lake Region Program, Patagonia Program. To register, e-mail your completed registration form and the credit card form to Cocha Travel Agency at incoming@cocha.com and pager@cocha.com.
For registration and further questions or requests( airport transfers,other tours options or services) please contact:
Paz Haeger
E-mail: incoming@cocha.com
Phone: +56 2 4643311
Fax: 56 2 4642770
www.cochainbound.com
Visa Information
Please, check with our consulate in your country if you need visa or to pay an entrance fee upon your arrival in Chile.
http://www.worldembassyinformation.com/embassy-of-chile/usa.html
There is entrance (reciprocity) fee for citizens from: US, Albania, Canada, Australia, Mexico. Although these fees may vary, the latest rate for persons entering from the United States is $140.00.
Those passengers must pay the fee by credit upon arrival in Chile (As you come down the stairs into Immigration, the payment area will be
located on the left side. Settle your payment there, before continuing to the line of International Police. The fee has to be paid before
passport control.
Other Practical Matters
http://www.chile-usa.org/fastfacts.htm
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