Venue & Travel
Venue and Hotel
The ASTRAL-X School will be held at the Karakachoff Building, alongside the Headquarters of the National University of La Plata (UNLP). The venue offers a lecture hall for theoretical sessions, alongside well-equipped rooms ideal for hands-on activities. An additional room exclusively for lecturers will also be available. All rooms are climate-controlled and connected to the Internet.
Non-local students and lecturers attending the School will enjoy their stay at the AMAU Hotel, designed exclusively for UNLP guests. The hotel offers modern facilities, including co-working spaces, ensuring a comfortable and productive stay.
Situated on the historical axis of La Plata, the Venue and Hotel are surrounded by cultural landmarks such as the Cathedral and the emblematic Argentine Theatre. This prime location immerses guests in a rich atmosphere, enhancing their overall experience.
You can access an interactive map with all the highlights through this GoogleMaps link.
Karakachoff Venue
Karakachoff Venue
Karakachoff Venue
Karakachoff Venue
AMAU Hotel
AMAU Hotel
AMAU Hotel
AMAU Hotel
La Plata
Financial support
The School has no Registration Fee. The School will be limited to 32 participants from Latin America, with up to half from Argentina, and a third from the La Plata region. The organisation will offer to partially cover the travel costs of part of the selected participants. Participants, except for local students from La Plata, will be hosted from November 30 to December 13 at the AMAU Hotel, and all expenses will be covered. Meals will be arranged and provided to all the selected participants throughout their stay.
Visa
No Latin American country, except Cuba & the Dominican Republic, requires a visa. Please, carefully check the full list of visa requirements here.
How to reach La Plata?
La Plata can be reached from Buenos Aires airport through Public Transportation, Taxi or Remis. Please note that Buenos Aires has two international airports: Ezeiza (EZE) and Jorge Newbery (AEP), the latter being closer and more convenient to reach La Plata city (approx. 65 km).
Electricity
In Argentina, the standard voltage is 220V, and the frequency is 50Hz. The country uses Type C and Type I plugs and sockets. Most electronic devices designed for 220V/50Hz will work in Argentina without a converter. However, a travel adapter may be needed to fit the plugs into the local sockets.
Language & Currency
The local language is Spanish. During the workshop, the official language will be English. The local currency is the Argentinian Peso ($ or ARS). You can check the current exchange here. Major international credit cards are accepted at hotels, as well as at most restaurants, shops and car rental agencies.
Questions and Contact
Do not hesitate to ask any further questions by following our Contact email.
