Venue & Travel

Travel to Santiago

Most attendees will arrive through Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL), with multiple options to reach the conference zone in Las Condes and nearby hotel districts.

SCL Airport · Santiago, Chile · June 1–4, 2026

Airport Arrival

Also known as Santiago Airport, SCL is the primary international gateway to Chile. From the airport, attendees can connect to the conference area through official taxis, ride-hailing apps, shared shuttles, and bus + metro routes.

Transportation Options from SCL

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Official Taxi

Fixed rates from approximately CLP 25,000 (about USD 27).

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Ride-Hailing Apps

Uber, DiDi, and Cabify operate in Santiago with similar pricing ranges.

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Shared Shuttle

Group transfers to major hotel zones from approximately CLP 8,000 (about USD 9).

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Public Transportation

CentroPuerto or TurBus Aeropuerto to Los Heroes, then continue via Santiago Metro.

Metro & Bus Fares

Reference fares for March 2026. Metro fares vary by time of day.

Reference exchange rate used for Chilean Pesos (CLP): 1 USD = 900 CLP

Low (Bajo) CLP 735 ≈ USD 0.82 06:00–06:59
20:45–23:00
Valley (Valle) CLP 815 ≈ USD 0.91 Mon–Fri 09:00–17:59
20:00–20:44 & weekends
Peak (Punta) CLP 895 ≈ USD 0.99 07:00–08:59
18:00–19:59
Bus (Red): CLP 795 (≈ USD 0.88), including integrated transfer windows in the Red system.

Payment Methods

💳 bip! card Standard option across Metro and buses.
📲 QR Ticket Available via Red App and BancoEstado App.
🏦 Pago Ágil Contactless Visa/Mastercard in Metro and Tren Nos–Estación Central.
Travel Contact sgsma.2026@usach.cl