Research School CIMPA will be held January 20 - 31, 2014, at Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Valparaíso, located at Avenida Brasil 1786, Valparaíso, Chile
Getting there from Santiago
Beyond frequent coach bus service between Santiago and Valparaíso Numerous operators, abundant seating, about 90 minute ride for approximately 3000 Chilean Pesos one way. The buses depart from Santiago at "Pajaritos" Station (Line 1 of Subway Station) or "Universidad de Santiago" Station (Line 1 of Subway Station). It is recommendable to do it from "Pajaritos" Station if you want to avoid the stop over from "Universidad de Santiago" and the ride within the city. The 2 main coach lines that travel to Viña del Mar are "TURBUS" and "PULLMAN BUS", their buses leaving every 15/20 minutes. The bus will drop you at the "Valparaíso" Coach Station.
Getting there from Santiago International Airport (SCL)
The cheapest alternative is to take the Bus "Centropuerto" (blue coach bus) or "TURBUS Aeropuerto" (green coach bus) straightaway after exiting the airport building, which will drive you to "Pajaritos" Metro Station in 15 minutes (Payment onboard, 2,000 Chilean Pesos or USD 5, approximately). Please see the Section "Getting there from Santiago" above to continue the trip to Valparaíso from "Pajaritos" Metro Station.
It is also possible to take a TAXI or "TRANSFER" (minibus) that will drive you directly from the airport to Valparaiso. The TAXI will charge you approximately 60,000 Chilean Pesos (USD 125 approximately). Please hire your Taxi at the counters INSIDE the airport.
If you stop over Santiago, a TAXI to downtown will charge you 12,000 Chilean pesos approximately (USD 25), a TRANSFER will charge you about 6,000 Chilean pesos approximately (USD 12). The cheapest alternative is to take the "Centropuerto" or "TURBUS Aeropuerto" to "Pajaritos" Metro Station.
Get around
Small cars that routes throughout the city charge around 500 Chilean Pesos for a ride. They are in general quicker and more comfortable.
Buses (Called "La Micro") go to all parts of town for 350 Chilean Pesos. There's not really a guide with all routes and their destination so the best way to solve the problem is to find the one you need to ask around.