PUNTA DEL ESTE

At 120 km from Montevideo on the Atlantic Ocean, lies Punta del Este with its golden sand quiet beaches and crystal clear waters. Famous worldwide as a meeting point of the international jet -set and for its intense night life. A cosmopolitan beach resort and a very safe place that offers hotels of various categories, splendorous casinos and all types of food, from fast-food to sophisticated restaurants. The port and its wonderfulfacilities welcome sailors from all over the world who bring their exclusive yatchts.Punta del Este, Uruguay is a city with magic and will be waiting for you.

CONGRESS VENUE

Conrad Resort & Casino Punta del Este - Rambla Williman, Pda. 4, Playa Mansa -Punta del Este, Uruguay.
Website: www.conrad.com.uy

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

The congress official languages will be Spanish and Portuguese. Main sessions will have simultaneous translation into English.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE

A certificate of attendance will be provided to all participants.

OFFICIAL INVITATION

An official letter of invitation will be forwarded to any participant upon request.However, this invitation implies no obligation, financial or otherwise, by the Congress

COMMERCIAL EXHIBITION

The commercial exhibition will be an essential component of the SLAIS VIII Congress. This will be an excellent opportunity for sponsors who will be in direct contact with the audience, showing the latest industry news in the field of Sexual Medicine.

PASSPORTS AND VISAS

We suggest that you contact your travel agent as in some cases, depending on the country of origin, visa is required when enteringUruguay.

CLIMATE

The weather in Punta del Este in December is warm during the day and chilly during the evenings. Temperature is between 15° C and 28° C.

CREDIT CARDS - CURRENCY EXCHANGE

The monetary unit is the "peso uruguayo". One dollar is equivalent to approximately pesos uruguayos $25 (as of February 2005). Currency exchange is provided by banks and exchange houses. Credit cards VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DINERS) and US dollars are accepted in hotels, restaurants and shopping malls.
Tips in restaurants range from 10% to 15%.

ELECTRICITY

220 volts

LIABILITY

The Organizing Committee is not be liable for personal accidents or loss/damage of private properties of congress participants either during the congress or during any of the tours. It is therefore recommended that participants arrange their own personal health, accident and travel insurance.