January 7th to 9th

3rd Annual CHANCES Meeting – Valparaíso

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SOC:
Yara Jaffé
Vitor Sampaio (co-chair)
Diego Pallero (co-chair)
Emanuella Pompei
Chris Haines
Giusseppe D’Ago

LOC:
Yara Jaffé
Vitor Sampaio (co-chair)
Diego Pallero (co-chair)
Ciria Lima-Dias
Simón Véliz

LOCATION

The Federico Santa María University is located in the city of Valparaíso, Region of Valparaíso, 120 km northwest of Santiago, on the Pacific coast. Valparaiso is recognized as a cultural heritage site due to its historic charm. Nearby is the city of Viña del Mar, known as the ‘Garden City’, one of Chile’s most popular beach resorts, offering excellent hotels, restaurants, and shopping areas.

How to get there from other regions:

The primary means of reaching Valparaíso and Viña del Mar from other regions of the country is by land transportation, specifically intercity buses. Both cities have well-connected bus terminals: the Valparaíso Bus Terminal and the Viña del Mar Bus Terminal, which receive frequent services from Santiago and other regional capitals.Additionally, if you want to travel by airplane, the region of Valparaiso is connected to Santiago’s International Airport by the Ruta 68 highway. There are several alternatives to get you from the airport to your Hotel in Valparaiso or Viña del Mar:

Shuttle Service (Airport to Viña del Mar or Valparaíso)

If you wish to book a shuttle service in advance, please get in touch with ValpoViña at
+56 9 9258 6147
receptivo@valpovinaturismo.cl

Public Transportation

Centropuerto

Operating hours:
Airport – Pajaritos bus station: 06:00 AM – 10:30 PM (Mon-Sun), every 15 min service frequency.
Pajaritos bus station – Airport: 06:00 AM – 10:40 PM (Mon-Sun), every 15 min service frequency.
Fare: CLP $2.000 (cash only).

TurBus Aeropuerto

Operating hours:
Airport – Pajaritos bus station – Airport: 05:30 AM – 10:45 PM (Mon – Sun), every 10-15 min service frequency.
Fare: CLP $1.900 (cash only).

“Pajaritos bus station” is the first bus stop (a 15-20 minute drive), and it is where you will need to get off to make the connection for the next leg of the trip. You should enter the building and purchase an inter-provincial bus ticket to Viña del Mar or Valparaiso at one of the ticket counters located inside (we suggest TurBus or Pullman). The fare is approximately CLP 5000. When entering the bus, please note that your ticket has a seat number (Spanish: “Asiento”) assigned to it. 

Didi has recently arrived in Chile, so if you already have the app, you can purchase your ticket there at a more convenient price.

The trip from Pajaritos to Viña del Mar/Valparaíso takes about 90 minutes. Once you arrive at your destination, you will find taxis parked right outside the Bus station. You may also book a ride with Uber or DiDi. 

Airport Taxi

There is a 24 hour taxi service from the airport, called “Taxioficial”. The transfer cost to Viña de Mar/Valparaíso is CLP $129.000 and can carry up to 3 passengers with luggage.
*If You need assistance with booking the shuttle from/to airport, please contact HEPNP 2025 organizing committee and let us know the time of your arrival/departure.

Local transportation options

Public transportation: There are several bus routes connecting Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, with stops located near the university. Bus stops can be found in front of USM, both on the Avenida España entrance and on Av. Placeres. Some of these lines are:
Detailed information on routes and schedules for public transportation in Valparaíso and Viña del Mar can be found on the MOOVITAPP platform. Additionally, the Red Valparaíso mobile app, available on Google Play, is recommended for real-time trip planning within the regional transportation system.

Valparaíso Metro Train: alternatively, you can also reach the university using the Valparaíso Metro. The nearest station is Portales Station, located within walking distance of the campus. The walk to the university can be easily done via pedestrian bridges that connect directly to the entrance on Avenida España. More information about the service can be found at: https://www.efe.cl/nuestros-servicios/limache-puerto/servicio-y-trazado/

Recommended Accommodation

The area offers a wide range of accommodation options to suit different budgets and preferences, including hotels, hostels, and furnished apartments. Recommended options include well-established hotels situated in the central areas of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, offering easy access to the event venue and excellent connectivity. Some of these alternatives are Hotel Ibis Valparaíso, Best Western Marina del Rey in Viña del Mar, and Hotel 251. All of them have received good reviews, offer comfortable facilities, and provide appropriate services for conference attendees.