Event information
The thirty-ninth session of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) will take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from October 24 to 26, 2022.
The session is the most important intergovernmental conference in terms of guiding the work of the Commission. As such, it offers a forum to analyze the most relevant issues for the economic and social development of the countries of the region and examine the progress of the Commission’s activities.
Argentina entry and exit requirements
Every person arriving in Argentina must be in possession of a valid national passport and the corresponding visa issued by the Argentine authorities, when necessary.
Persons who have nationality corresponding to countries bordering the Argentine Republic may enter the country with an Identity Document. If you have any questions, contact the consulate of the Argentine Republic in your country as soon as possible.
Countries that need to apply for a visa to enter the Argentine Republic: Holders of common, official or diplomatic passports who need to process visas to attend the aforementioned event should contact the Argentine Consular Office in their country. For more information on the type of visa required, you can access the following link: https://www.argentina.gob.ar/interior/migraciones/entrada-y-exida-del-pais. Participants are requested to keep the entry form that will be issued to them upon arrival in Argentina. The same will be requested by the immigration authorities when leaving the country.
COVID-19 Requirements
Non-resident foreigners who enter the country must:
- Complete the Affidavit required by the National Directorate of Migration at least 48 hours before the trip: https://ddjj.migraciones.gob.ar/app/home.php
- Submit COVID-19 health insurance (Coverage for hospitalization, isolation and/or medical transfer services).
People who have an incomplete vaccination schedule are recommended to undergo a diagnostic test within 24 hours after entering the country.
Useful information for your stay
| Local currency Argentine peso |
The official currency is the Argentine peso. There are bills of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 pesos, and coins of 1, 2, 5 and 10 pesos. Credit cards are widely accepted in shopping malls, restaurants, and ATMs. To confirm daily exchange rate: https://www.bna.com.ar/People |
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| Local time | UTC or GMT minus 3. |
| Electric current | The current in Argentina is 220 volts, 50 cycles of alternating current. Receptacles have 2 round holes or 2 flat holes with grounding. It is convenient to travel with an adapter for these outlets. |
Official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: https://www.cancilleria.gob.ar
meeting venue
The thirty-ninth session of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean will be held in the Kirchner Cultural Center (CCK). The opening ceremony will take place in the National Auditorium (floor 2) and the other sessions in the fourth mezzanine of the CCK.
Kirchner Cultural Center (CCK)
Address: Sarmiento 151
C1041 CABA
Website: https://cck.gob.ar/
Hotel reservation
The ECLAC Conference Services Unit has reserved a limited number of rooms, at a special rate, at the hotels listed below:
NH CITY HOTEL (4*)
Bolivar 160
Buenos Aires
Telephone: (+54) 11 4121 6464
Attention: Gabriela Villar
Email: [email protected]
Standard single/double room: US$ 110 + VAT (includes breakfast)
HOTELNH COLLECTION JOUSTEN (4*)
Av. Corrientes 280
Buenos Aires
Telephone: (+54) 11 4321 6750
Attention: Gabriela Villar
Email: [email protected]
Standard single/double room: US$ 170 + VAT (includes breakfast)
EMPEROR HOTEL BUENOS AIRES
Av. del Libertador 420
Buenos Aires
Telephone: (+54) 11 4131 4030
Attention: Marcia Dardati
Email: [email protected]
Deluxe single/double room: US$ 260 + VAT (includes breakfast)
To book go to the following link: https://reservations.travelclick.com/4371?groupID=3584503
These prices include breakfast and Wi-Fi Internet connection in the room.
Reservations must be requested directly to the selected hotel before Friday, October 14, 2022. After that date, hotels reserve the right to change the rate and do not guarantee room availability. To make reservations, please use the form.
Each delegate is responsible for their reservation and must ensure that their request has been processed by the hotel and request the corresponding number or confirmation code.
To make the reservation, the hotel requires a credit card number. In Argentina, the no show policy is applied, according to which any reservation can be canceled up to 24 hours before the arrival of the passenger; otherwise, the first night will be charged. Each delegate will directly pay the corresponding hotel bill at the end of their stay.
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