Venues + Hotels

It was founded in 1541 by the Spanish conqueror Pedro de Valdivia, and it has a downtown core of 19th-century neoclassical architecture. La Moneda Palace, a former coin factory of colonial times and nowadays the Presidential Palace, is surrounded by the Civic Centre outlined by Karl H. Brunner in 1932. The city centre has a rich modern heritage consisting mostly of office and apartment buildings, built in the nineteenth thirties and forties. There’s also several examples of housing complexes developed during the fifties and sixties, and architectural masterpieces such as the Benedictine Monastery Chapel, the United Nations (ECLAC) building, the Technical State University, among many others. Some colonial examples are still standing in the metropolitan urban fabric.

Santiago’s cityscape is shaped by several stand-alone hills and the fast-flowing Mapocho River, which is lined by parks such as the Parque Forestal. The Andes Mountain range can be seen from most points in the city. Its outskirts are surrounded by vineyards and Santiago is within an hour drive to both the mountains and the Pacific Ocean.

The Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urban Studies (FADEU) is located in the Lo Contador campus in the Providencia district of Santiago. The campus is conveniently located near a metro station and different transportation networks. The campus has various spaces that are well-equipped to host the Congress, including 3 classrooms that can hold up to 80 people, 6 rooms for 30 people, the Fernando Castillo Velasco Auditorium for 86 people, and the main FADEU Auditorium for 120 people. There are also other classrooms and open-air spaces available for coffee breaks and exhibits. A guide to the campus has recently been published.

Central House Extension Center

The Extension Center is in the Central House Campus of the University, which is located on Santiago’s main avenue, connected to line 1 of the subway network, with a direct exit at the Universidad Católica station and connected to the metropolitan transportation network and easily accessed by alternative mobility means. It has several spaces suitable for holding a congress, including 8 rooms that accommodate 40 to 50 people, 6 auditoriums that hold 90 to 100 people, a central space for 700 people, and a hall for 650 people, all of them have the infrastructure and adequate technical equipment to hold exhibitions, conventions, congresses, celebrations, among other activities.

The Eastern Campus extension center was opened in 2021, with first-class space and infrastructure. The construction of the Easter Campus began in 1926 as a convent, and it is located between the districts of Providencia and Ñuñoa, easily accessible due to its connection to the public transport system. The Extension Centre has the following spaces: 8 rooms for 30-40 people, 2 rooms for 50 people, 1 room for 80 people, a streaming room for 72 people, a multipurpose room for 250 people, a central space for 500 people and a theater with capacity for 240 people.

In Chile there are places that have not seen a drop of rain in decades, while there are others where the rain brings out the green in the millenial forests.

This diversity captivates and surprises its visitors. Because, as a consequence of its geography, Chile has all the climates of the planet and the four seasons are well differentiated. The warmest season is between October and April and the coldest, from May to September.

The temperature in Chile drops down as you travel south. In the north, the heat of the day remains during the day while the nights are quite cold. The central area has more of a Mediterranean climate and the south has lower temperatures and recurring rainfall throughout the year.

Moving from the airport – Intermodal RED Bus

There is an intermodal route that goes from the airport to the Pajaritos metro station (Line 1). You can find more information at the following link, www.red.cl/red-comunica/nuevorecorrido-555-intermodal-aeropuerto-metropajaritos/

Centropuerto Bus

You can take Centropuerto buses. These depart from the airport and drop you off in the city center (Los Héroes Station, Metro Line 1) at a cost of $1.800 one way (2.2 USD). You can check the information on their website www.centropuerto.cl

Transfer

You can hire a transfer from the airport to the hotel on the website www.transvip.cl.

Taxi

Official taxis are also available at the airport exit. It’s important to note that the entry of Uber cars or similar applications is not allowed at the airport.

Getting around the city – RED Movilidad

To move around the integrated transportation network of Santiago (metros and urban buses), you need to buy the BIP Card. It is sold at metro stations and costs $1.550 (1.9 USD). Each one-way fare costs 800 (1 USD) and is valid for all metro and urban bus lines. To check routes, you can use the Metro app, Red (buses), and Moovit App. www.red.cl.

Getting around the city – TAXI

If you choose to take a taxi, we recommend using only authorized taxis (clearly indicated on the vehicle). Nevertheless, Uber, Cabify, and Didi applications work in Santiago. We recommend using Cabify.

The location of the Congress, Campus Lo Contador, is close to Metro Line 1. It is a 12-minute walk from the Pedro de Valdivia Station.

Since 1975, the Chilean currency has been the Peso, with coins equal to 50, 100 and 500 pesos and bills of 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000 and 20,000 pesos.

In the many cities of the country it is relatively easy to find ATMs that provide local currency. At the same time, most of the established stores allow paying with international bank cards.

Although some shops in Chile accept Dollars and Euros, it’s better to get Chilean Pesos always in official currency exchange offices as the exchange rate will be better.

According to current local laws, 19% VAT will be discounted to any guest residing abroad who pays their account directly in dollars, and must present their passport and entry card to the country at the hotel check-in.

Remember indicate your reservation is for the 18th International Docomomo Conference.

Sheraton Hotel

Address: Av. Sta. María 1742, 7500000 Santiago, Providencia, Metropolitan Region

Distance from Campus: 300 meters (5 minutes walking)

Rates:

Classic Room USD 120 + IVA* – Single

Classic Room USD 135 + IVA* – Double / King or Twin Bed

Club Room USD 180 + IVA* – Single

Club Room USD 195 + IVA*- Double

To make reservations, please email: felipe.cabrillana@sheraton-scl.cl or sclsif-reservations@sheraton-scl.cl and indicate that you are attending the 18th International Docomomo Conference.

Hotel Ladera

Address: Los Araucanos 2021, 7520240 Santiago, Providencia, Metropolitan Region

Distance from Campus: 400 meters (6 minutes walking)

Rate: USD 125 + IVA* – Doble room

To make reservations, please email reserva@ladera.cl and indicate that you are attending the 18th International Docomomo Conference.

Hotel Ismael

Address: Ismael Valdés Vergara 312, 8320089 Santiago, Metropolitan Region

Distance from Campus: 3.3 km (20 minutes by Metro)

Rate: USD 115 + IVA* – Single room

To make reservations, please email reservas@plazasanfrancisco.cl and indicate that you are attending the 18th International Docomomo Conference.

Hotel Teclados

Address: Los Españoles 2539, 7520207, Providencia, Metropolitan Region

Distance from Campus: 800 meters (10 minutes walking)

Rates:

Express USD 63.300 + IVA*

Standard USD 71.400 + IVA*

Superior USD 76.500 + IVA*

Junior Suite USD 81.600 + IVA*

To make reservations, please email reservas@tecladoshotel.cl and indicate that you are attending the 18th International Docomomo Conference.

Hub Providencia – Aparthotel

Address: Antonio Bellet 333, 7500025 Providencia, Metropolitan Region

Distance from Campus: 800 meters (10 minutes walking)

Rates:

Standard Studio CLP 72 000 + IVA*

Standard Wallbed Studio CLP 68 000 + IVA*

Office Wallbed Studio CLP 65 000 + IVA*

Master Suite CLP 108 000 + IVA*

To make reservations, please email reserva@hub.cl and indicate that you are attending the 18th International Docomomo Conference.

Panamericana Hotel Providencia

Address: Francisco Noguera 146, Providencia, Metropolitan Region

Distance from Campus: 850 meters (11 minutes walking)

Rates: USD 75 000 + IVA*

To make reservations, please email reservas@photelprovidencia.cl and indicate that you are attending the 18th International Docomomo Conference.

* If you make reservations directly on the hotel’s website rates may vary. Those indicated here only have value for direct reservations by email.