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6.4 HEALTH AND SAFETY � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 66
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Health Care � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 66
Food and Drink � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 66
Vaccine recommendations � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 67
Other risks � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 67
6.5 VISA AND PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS � � � � � � � � � � 67
Passport � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 67
Passport note � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 67
Visas � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 67
VISA Notes � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 67
Types and cost � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 68
Validity � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 68
Transit � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 68
Application to � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 68
Working days � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 68
6.6 EMBASSIES INFORMATION IN CHINA � � � � � � � � � � � 68
6.7 CURRENCY AND BANK INFORMATION � � � � � � � � � � � 68
Currency information � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 68
Credit cards � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 69
ATM � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 69
Travellers cheques � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 69
Banking hours � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 69
Currency restriction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 69
Currency exchange � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 69
Duty free � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 69
Banned imports � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 69
Banned exports � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 69
6.8 FOOD AND DRINK IN HONG KONG � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 70
Specialities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 70
Things to know � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 70
Tipping � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 70
Drinking Age� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 70
Regional drinks � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 70
6.9 RESTAURANTS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 71
6.10 RESERVATIONS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 72
6.11 TRACK INFORMATION � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 73
Race track � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 73
Organizer � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 73
Airports � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 73
Tourist board � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 73
7 ANNEX A � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 74
7.1 REFERENCES � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 74
7.2 PICTURES � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 74
CONTENTS
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1 ARGENTINA
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1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Spirited Argentina, with its clamouring capital, vast pampas,
rolling wine regions and snowy peaks, is a land bursting
with adventure� It’s a place where the clichés hold true
football is essentially a religion, the beef is phenomenal
and there’s little point even thinking about starting a proper
night out before midnight� Its natural wonders range from
Andean plateaux and Patagonian glaciers to subtropical
waterfalls and wildlife-rich wetlands� There’s an awful lot to
love�
) Buenos Aires might sit at the very edge of the country, gazing out across the Rio de la Plata, but it’s very much
Argentina’s centrepiece� The city of Evita and Maradona,
its tango halls, parillas (grill restaurants) and feisty
porteños (BA residents) provide a gutsy introduction to
the country� In the high-end neighbourhoods of Recoleta
and ) Palermo you’ll find designer boutiques and trendy eateries, while historic San Telmo offers antique stalls,
old-world cafés and an abundance of live music�
In the north, scorched mountains and otherworldly rock
formations characterise the Salta region, where Spanish and
Gaucho traditions combine and Argentina’s famous white
wines flourish� Further west, in the Mendoza region, the
grapes are red and the foothills of the Andes offer skiing,
while down south, in Patagonia, you’ll find an astonishing
spread of expansive lakes, jagged peaks and mile upon
empty mile of open space�
Elsewhere, try walking in the glistening Lake District,
whale-watching off the coast at Puerto Madryn, meeting
baby penguins in Punta Tombo or exploring the Jesuit
chapels and farmhouses of Córdoba� Another of the
country’s majestic natural beauties is the mighty Iguazu
Falls, bordering Argentina and ) Brazil� Despite living through a dark military dictatorship and a
spectacularly devastating economic crisis, Argentineans
still have a vivacious and infectious lust for life� And from
its subtropical top to its icy tip, it remains a mesmerising
country�
Neuquén is a province of Argentina, located in the west of
the country, at the northern end of Patagonia� It borders
Mendoza Province to the north, Rio Negro Province to the
southeast, and Chile to the west� It also meets La Pampa
Province at its northeast corner�
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Villa La Angostura is a village in the south of the province of
Neuquén, on the northwest shore of the Nahel Huapi Lake,
473 km from Neuquén Capital and 1�693 km from Capital
Federal in the middle of the Patagonian Cordillera�
Surrounded by lakes and forests, an extraordinary landscape
combines with warmth and singular beauty of mountain
architecture�
LOCAL TIME IS UTC/GMT -3
1.2 KEY FACTS
• AREA 2,780,400 sq km (1,073,518 sq miles)
• POPULATION 44,022,394 (UN estimate 2016)
• POPULATION DENSITY 15�5 per sq km
• CAPITAL Buenos Aires
• GOVERNMENT Federal Republic
• HEAD OF STATE President Mauricio Macri since 2015
• ELECTRICITY 220 volts AC, 50Hz� Plug fittings in older buildings are of the two-pin round type, but most new buildings
use the V-shaped twin with earth pin� Travellers should bring a world travel adaptor�
1.1 USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
Argentina Country Code +54
Ambulance 107
Civil Defence 105
Police 101/911/449-4188/494-121
Firemen 100
Tourist Police 0800-999-5000/ 0800-999-2838
Civil Defence 103
Municipal Tourism Secretary 494-124
AIRPORT
) International Airport Teniente Luis Candelaria, Bariloche (80 km) +54 2944 40 5016
TAXI
Taxi Villa la angostura 2944494634
AIRLINE COMPANIES
Aerolineas Argentinas 0-810-222-86527
LAN 0810 9999 526
CAR RENTAL
) SIXT Bariloche Airport BRC +54-294-4826500) Europecar Bariloche Airport BRC +54-294-4427904) Hertz Bariloche Airport BRC +54-294-4430994
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1.4 HEALTH AND SAFETY
HOSPITALS AND PHARMACIES
HOSPITAL DR� ÓSCAR ARRAIZ
Address Copello 311 (CP:8407)
Villa La Angostura,
Los Lagos, Neuquén province
Tel (+54) 02944 49-4170/4770
HOSPITAL DR� EDUARDO CASTRO RENDÓN AREA
CENTRO
Address Buenos Aires 450, (Q8300BCI) NEUQUÉN
Tel (+54) (0299) 4490800
HOSPITAL DR� HORACIO HELLER Bº MELIPAL
Address Godoy Lihuén Quimey (zona Oeste)
NEUQUÉN
Tel +54 (0299) 4490700
HOSPITAL BOUQUET ROLDAN
Address Planas 1555, NEUQUÉN
Tel +54 (0299) 4425105
PHARMACIES IN VILLA LA ANGOSTURA
Address Av� 7 lakes 850
Tel 449-5985
Address Av� 275 Myrtles
Tel 449-4896
Address Myrtle Av� 66 - Local 11
Tel 449-4000
VACCINE RECOMMENDATIONS
DISEASE RECOMMENDATION WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR
Typhoid Vaccination recommended 10 days before travel
Hepatitis A Vaccination recommended 2 weeks before travel
Diphtheria Vaccination recommended 3 months before travel
Hepatitis B Vaccination sometimes recommended at least 2 months before travel
Rabies Vaccination sometimes recommended** 1 month before travel
Yellow fever Vaccination recommended for endemic areas - get expert advice� No certificate required� 10 days before travel
Malaria Not required* * Argentina is a low risk area for malaria and instances are limited to northern lowlands in the Jujuy, Salta, Corrientes and Misiones provinces� Protection against mosquito bites
should be enough, but chloroquine can be used as an extra precautionary measure�** Recommended if visiting jungle or remote rural areas� If bitten, seek medical advice without delay� Recommendations that are marked “Vaccination sometimes recom-
mended” should be considered as “Vaccination strongly recommended” if a person is travelling frequently or spending extended time in that country, or if a person’s occupation or planned activities could put them at higher risk� It is important to get expert advice�
All travellers are advised to ensure that tetanus and polio
vaccinations are kept up to date�
Recommendations do change from time to time and it is
important to discuss your personal requirements with your
doctor�
Medical insurance is highly recommended as there are no
reciprocal health agreements� Medical facilities are generally
of a high standard in Buenos Aires, though of varying
quality outside the capital� Immediate cash payment is often
expected by doctors� To call an ambulance dial 107�
Many medicines that require a prescription in North
America and Europe can be bought over the pharmacy
counter in Argentina, although they may be known under
a different name here� If you require a regular medication,
bring the packaging into the pharmacy with you to show
the pharmacist�
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OTHER RISKS
Tap water is generally considered safe in main cities and
towns, especially in Buenos Aires, but otherwise bottled
water is recommended� If bottled water is unavailable then
boil water for over a minute before drinking�
Dengue fever, carried by mosquitoes, is present but
not common� Leishmaniasis, a skin disease spread by
sandflies, is a low risk� Both can be avoided with sensible
precautionary measures such as using mosquito nets and
insect repellent in lowland and jungle areas� From around
March to October time, Argentine haemorrhagic fever
– a viral disease caused by Junin virus – can be picked up
in the pampas� It is transmitted by the corn mouse, by either
by breathing in dust contaminated with droppings or by
contact with the creature�
1.5 VISA AND PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS
PASSPORTS
To enter Argentina, a valid passport is required by all
nationals referred to in the chart below� The passport must
be valid for the duration of your stay�
VISAS
PASSPORT
REQUIRED
RETURN
TICKET
REQUIRED
VISA
REQUIRED
Australian Yes Yes No
British Yes Yes No
Canadian Yes Yes No/1
Other EU Yes Yes No/1
USA Yes Yes No
A visa for Argentina is not required by nationals referred to
in the chart above for either business or tourism for stays of
up to 90 days except:
Canadian nationals and nationals of some EU countries
(Austria, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta,
Portugal, Slovakia and Spain) who require a visa if they
intend to travel for business purposes only�
Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to
contact the embassy to check visa requirements�
RECIPROCITY FEES
Travellers from the USA, Canada and Australia entering
Argentina via any port of entry are required to pay a fee
online before travelling and they must show proof of
payment on arrival� You are able to pay this on the
) Provincia NET website� The reciprocity fee is waived for travellers who are in transit for less than 12 hours, have an
onward connecting flight and do not leave the international
area of the airport (do not pass through immigration)�
TYPES AND COST
Reciprocity fees for
• US CITIZENS US$160 This fee covers unlimited entries to
Argentina for 10 years�
• CANADIANS US$92 The fee allows multiple entries for
one year from the date of issue�
• AUSTRALIANS US$100 The fee allows multiple entries
until one month before the traveller’s passport expires�
For nationals requiring a tourist visa, the cost is £30�
VALIDITY
Tourist visa 90 days�
Passengers staying for less than six hours within the airport
waiting for connecting international flights do not need to
go through immigration control or apply for visas�
APPLICATION TO
Consulate (or consular section at embassy)�
WORKING DAYS
Nationals requiring visas are advised to apply at least two
months in advance of their trip�
ENTRY WITH CHILDREN
Single parents/adults travelling alone with children should
be aware that Argentina requires evidence that both parents
have given permission for the child to enter/leave the
country�
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1.6 EMBASSIES INFORMATION IN ARGENTINA
In Argentina there are 240 foreign embassies and consulates�
By ) clicking here you will be able to find the embassy you require in alphabetical order�
1.7 CURRENCY AND BANK INFORMATION FOR ARGENTINA
CURRENCY INFORMATION
Peso (ARS; symbol AR$) = 100 centavos�
Peso notes are in denominations of AR$100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and
2� Coins are in denominations of AR$5, 2 and 1, and in 50,
25, 10, 5 and 1 centavos�
US Dollars are accepted in some hotels and tourist centres�
Prices in US Dollars are typically marked with US$ to avoid
confusion, but sometimes both peso and dollar prices are
both preceded by just $, so check if unsure�
€1 = AR$ 16�49
£1 = AR$ 19�64
US$1 = AR$ 15�86
CREDIT CARDS
Most major credit cards are accepted, but not as widely as in
the US or Europe; even some major hotels do not have credit
card facilities�
ATM
ATMs are available in most cities and have options in
English, but it is still best to carry alternative forms of
payment as daily withdrawal limits are low and machines
don’t always work� During national holidays ATMs can run
out so it is wise to withdraw in advance�
Foreign tourists who are not resident in Argentina can no
longer pay for tourism-related services (air tickets, bus travel,
hotel rooms, all-inclusive tours etc) in Pesos� These services
must be paid for with foreign credit and bank cards, money
transfers (in foreign currencies) from abroad, in cash with
foreign money (eg US Dollars) or with cheques from foreign
accounts�
TRAVELLERS CHEQUES
It is advised to bring traveller’s cheques in US Dollars; these
can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some
hotels� However, it is often difficult to exchange these in the
smaller towns�
BANKING HOURS
Mon-Fri 1000-1500�
CURRENCY RESTRICTION
Visitors to Argentina can import up to US$10,000 or its
equivalent without having to declare� The export of foreign
currency for amounts higher than US$10,000 or its equiva-
lent in other currencies is prohibited� Minors aged between
16 and 21 years old can exit Argentina with a maximum of
US$2,000 or its equivalent in other currencies, and minors
under 16 years old with a maximum amount of US$1,000 or
its equivalent in other currencies�
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
Foreign currencies can be exchanged in banks and author-
ised cambios (bureaux de change), which are available in all
major cities� Visitors should be aware that due to the instabil-
ity of the peso, there is a large ‘blue’ market for dollars, which
provides a much more favourable exchange rate of exchange�
Whilst it is illegal to exchange currency in from these unau-
thorised money lenders, the practice is so common so as to
make the black market rate the de facto rate�
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DUTY FREE
The following goods may be imported into Argentina by
travellers over 16 years of age without incurring customs
duty:
• US$300 in personal or new goods if arriving by air, plus
an additional US$300 of goods purchased in duty-free
shops upon arrival�
• US$150 in personal or new goods if arriving by land or
waterway, plus an additional US$150 of goods purchased
in duty-free shops upon arrival�
Travellers under 16 may import half these amounts�
You should declare upon arrival items that might not be
considered part of normal luggage (such as expensive
camera equipment or musical instruments) and show
the declaration on departure� A licence is required
for firearms and ammunition for hunting purposes�
You must declare gold�
BANNED IMPORTS
Firearms (unless under licence from the National Arms
Registry), explosives, flammables, narcotics, and goods
considered a risk to health or safety�
1.8 FOOD AND DRINKS IN ARGENTINA
Argentina serves up an exceptional standard of food,
although choices can often be restricted to meat, pasta and
pizza� Buenos Aires, however, offers a wide selection of
culinary genres, with Japanese, Thai and Asian-fusion food
becoming increasingly popular� Vegetarians may struggle
to find extensive veggie options, but most restaurants do
serve vegetables and salads� Outside Buenos Aires, however,
vegetarians may be faced with quite limited choices�
Wherever you are in the country, meat is the name of the
game here, and if you fancy broadening your carnivorous
horizons, then there is a weird and wonderful array of meat
treats to get stuck into� The traditional Argentine parrilla
(grill) is the very heart and soul of Argentina’s cuisine� Don’t
forget to liberally douse your chosen meats in delicious
chimichurri – a sauce made from finely chopped parsley
and oregano, garlic, olive oil and vinegar� Those after an
authentic and reliably delicious meat experience in Buenos
Aires, try El Trapiche in Palermo, and Desnivel in San Telmo�
For breakfast, head to a traditional confitería (café) and
sample a few medialunas (small, croissant-like pastries) and
a strong café con leche� In cities, fashionable resto-bars
(restaurant-bars) are taking hold, offering more contempo-
rary takes on traditional Argentine cuisine, and all manner
of lunch options� A strong Italian influence means quality
ice cream is also popular� In the evening, Argentines dine
late – 21:00 is considered early – and the feasts are typically
massive�
Argentina’s wines have flooded the international market in
recent years, and are famed for their quality and value� Try
a light pinot noir from Patagonia or an inky and smooth
Malbec, and don’t miss Argentina’s celebrated white, the
aromatic Torrontés�
If you’re baffled by the choice of meat cuts most waiters
in parrillas are more than happy to advise on what to start
with and how much per person – even if you have limited
Spanish�
SPECIALITIES
Bife de ancho (rib eye steak)�
Bife de chorizo (sirloin steak)�
Bife de lomo (fillet steak)�
Empanadas (little pasties typically stuffed with meat,
vegetable or cheese)�
Parrillada (mixed grill which might include morcilla - blood
sausage)�
Alfajores (shortbread-type biscuits sandwiched with dulce
de leche - a caramelised milk sauce)�
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TIPPING
Around 15% is acceptable in restaurants as well as bars
(unless you were dissatisfied) which waiting staff rely on
to survive�
REGIONAL DRINKS
Yerba mate (tea-like drink)�
Quilmes is the national brand of lager�
Malbec wine�
DRINKING AGE
The legal age for drinking alcohol in a bar/cafe is 18�
1.9 RESTAURANTS
Villa la Angostura invites you to make a tour through the
unique flavors of Patagonian cuisine and also through
International cuisine with pastas and pizzas and fondue,
Patagonian lamb, or dishes prepared with trout, salmon,
venison, among others�
LA TASCA
Address AV� Arrayanes 6155 | Puerto Manzano ,
Villa La Angostura 8407
Tel +54 294-154�231999
LA ENCANTADA Argentinean, Pizza, Fondue
Address 69, Cerro Belvedere, Villa La Agostura 8407
Tel +54 294-154�231999
RUSTICA - Argentinean Restaurant, Pizza, Tapas Bar
Open till 2�00 am
Address Av� Nahuel Huapi 2136 | Puerto Bahia Mansa ,
Villa La Angostura 8407
Tel +54 294 449 5011
LOBO GRILL & BAR Argentinean Restaurant, Pizza, Tapas
Bar & Fish and chips
Address Cerro Bayo 37 | Cerro Bayo 37 ,
Villa La Angostura 8407
Tel +54 294 425 7891
EL MIRADOR Argentinean Cuisine with a terrific view
Address Camino de Los 7 Lagos , Villa La Angostura
VIEJOS TIEMPOS International restaurant
Address Av� Nahuel Huapi 2136
Villa La Angostura 8407
Tel +54 294 448 8127
TEMATYCO Tea House
Address Ruta 231 km 55,8 , Villa La Angostura 8407
Tel +54 294 447 5211
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NICOLETTO PASTAS
Address Bvd� Pascotto 165 , Villa La Angostura
Tel +54 294 449 5619
RESTAURANT DEL PUERTO Argentinean Cuisine
Address Neurquen 380 | Complejo ISSN ,
Villa La Angostura
AY AY AY MARIA Mexican restaurant
Address bv pascotto 155 , Villa La Angostura 8407
Tel +54 294 154 216166
AL ALBA PARRILLA RESTO Grill
Address Av Arrayanes 256 Local 4 ,
Villa La Angostura
Tel +54 294 445 1020
LA LUPITA COCINA & PASTELERIA Contemporary Café
Address Nos Estamos Mudando , Villa La Angostura 8407
Tel +54 9 11 493 87637
TOMATO
Address Av Arrayanes 6360 , Villa La Angostura 8407
Tel +54 294 447 5483
TINTO BISTRO excellento for special occasion
Address Bv� Nahuel Huapi 34 ,
Villa La Angostura
OLIVERIO
Address Las Retamas 105 , Villa La Angostura 8407
Tel + 54 294 482 5777
LAS BALSAS RESTAURANT
Address Calle Las Balsas s/n | Las Balsas Hotel & Spa ,
Villa La Angostura 8407
Tel +54 294 449 4308
VILLA FRANCA PETIT RESTO
Address Av�de los7 lagos 908 (Ruta 40 km 2116) ,
Villa La Angostura 8700
Tel +54 294 448 5969
DECK 56
Address Avenida Arrayanes 5775 , Villa La Angostura 8407
Tel +54 294 447 5227
CUCU SCHULZ
Address Av� Arrayanes 44 , Villa La Angostura
Tel +54 294 449 5671
CHOP CHOP
Address Arrayanes s/n , Villa La Angostura
Tel +54 294 449 5419
COOK PIZZA MENU Fast food
Address AV Arrayanes 6510 -Bahia Manzano Manzano ,
Villa La Angostura 8407
Tel +54 294 436 5092
WALDHAUS
Address Av� Arrayanes (R231) 6431 , Villa La Angostura
Tel +54 294 447 5323
CASA DE TE MARGARITAS Bakery, Local Cuisine
Address Avenida Siete Lagos 745 ,
Villa La Angostura 8407 Tel +54 9 11 648 42311
CERVECERIA EPULAFQUEN
Address Cacique Antriao 1965 , Villa La Angostura 8407
Tel +(54) 294 4495887
CORAZONADA
Address Cerro Bayo 69, Villa La Angostura
Tel +54 294 4825111
LA NENINA
Address Los Pinos 435
Costa serena Cabanas y apart ,
Villa La Angostura
RESTAURANT DEL PUERTO
Address Neurquen 380 | Complejo ISSN
Villa La Angostura
Tel +54 294 4494872
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1.10 TRAVELING AROUND ARGENTINA
BY AIR
Argentina is huge, making air travel the most practical
way to get around� However, airlines in Argentina operate
a two-tier pricing structure, which means that foreign
travellers pay twice, or even three times as much, as locals�
Aerolíneas Argentinas serves many domestic desti-
nations from its key hubs in Buenos Aires, Cordoba and
Bariloche�
ROAD CONDITIONS
A 4x4 is recommended if venturing too far outside rural
areas� When driving in cities keep windows closed and doors
locked, especially when stopping at junctions�
Major roads are generally in good condition, although rural
roads, composed of packed dirt, can become impassable
after rain�
The ‘A’ roads are the autopistas (motorways) and those
labelled ‘R’ are rutas (roads) - tolls exist on all main roads�
The Automóvil Club Argentino - ACA (Tel 0800 777 2894
in Argentina; www�aca�org�ar) offers breakdown cover and
reciprocal benefits for members of motoring organisations
in other countries�
REGULATIONS
The maximum speed limit on motorways is 130kph
(80mph), 80kph (50mph) on one-lane roads, while the speed
limit in built-up areas varies (40-60kph/25-37mph)� The
wearing of seat belts is compulsory�
CAR HIRE
Visitors aged 21 or over may hire a car in Argentina� Car hire
is available in most towns and cities, and many international
companies operate out of Buenos Aires and main tourist
destinations�
1.11 RESERVATIONS
) SEL - Sport & Events Logistics S�r�l� is the Official Carrier and Travel Agency of the FIM Motocross World Championship, for any reservation or information request you may contact your reference person in SEL:
VLADIMIR NIGRO, TEAM LEADER
Email vnigro@sel�it
Mobile +39�342�8624777
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1.12 TRACK INFORMATION
RACE TRACK
Name PATAGONIA RACE TRACK
Full Address Ruta 40 - km 2123�5
GPS Coordinates 40º 41’ 54�70” S
71º 42’ 11�41” W
Tel +54 0351-4872010
Email info@maseventos�com�ar
Website www�mxgpargentina�com
ORGANIZER
Name + EVENTOS SA
Tel +54 0351 4872010
Email info@maseventos�com�ar
Website www�maseventos�com�ar
NATIONAL FEDERATION
Name CAMOD
Website www�camod�com�ar
AIRPORTS
Name Luis Candelaria Airport of the city of Bariloche
Distance to the track 50 Km
Website www�aeropuertos�net/aeropuerto-
internacional-teniente-luis-candelaria
TOURIST BOARD
Name Secretary of Tourism of Villa La Angostura
Website www�villalaangostura�gov�ar
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ROAD DIRECTIONS
From Bariloche you will drive towards the north and about
20 kms away you will find the route to Villa La Angostura
which is 70 kms away� It is all paved and it has a beautiful
overlook of all the coast line of Nahuel Huapi Lake� From the
North you can get here along the Seven Lakes Route, which
you can take in San Martin de los Andes� You will have a
90 kms drive while observing the mountain range lakes with
their awesome sights�
Frontier passages:Cardenal Samoré Passage (former
Puyehue)
It is 1314 AMSL (42º 29’ 07’’ South Latitude – 70º 25’ 91’’ West
Longitude) and it is open all year long� It is considered the
second most important in the country because it has direct
communication with Puerto Montt (220 kms away) and
Osorno (117 kms away) along the Chilean Austral Motorway
and with all the other parts of the Chilean Patagonia� The
road is paved in almost all its stretches, you must be careful
in the stretches which are still being built� It is an important
commercial passage, which makes the traffic quite thick�
The road is of rubble over National Route 231, it is averagely
7 metres wide and it is in good conditions� The distance to
the limit is 4 km�
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2 CHINA - Shanghai
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2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
China is one of the four ancient civilizations of the world
with the diversity of cultures and tradition�
The beginning of Chinese civilization started 5,000 years
ago and it’s now split in 56 different nationalities� People
from different nationalities have different cultural back-
ground� Different culture makes different society develop-
ment, which makes China not only has amazing natural
scenery but also a lot of unique cultural landscape�
Shanghai is one of the four municipalities under the direct
administration of the central government of the Republic
of China, the largest city in China by population, and the
second most populous city in the world, with a population
of 24�18 million as of 2017� It is a global financial centre
and transport hub, with the world’s busiest container port�
Located in the Yangtze River Delta, it sits on the south edge
of the estuary of the Yangtze in the middle portion of the
East China coast� The municipality borders the provinces of
Jiangsu and Zhejiang to the north, south and west, and is
bounded to the east by the East China Sea�
As a major administrative, shipping and trading city,
Shanghai grew in importance in the 19th century due to
trade and recognition of its favourable port location and
economic potential�
Shanghai, where cloud-piercing corporate towers intermin-
gle with sepia-tinted memories of the 1920s and 1930s, has
always been a place of its own� These days, it’s the metrop-
olis that other Chinese cities aspire to reach� It’s fast-placed,
confident and still growing at an extraordinary rate�
For visitors, the main riddle is knowing where to begin�
Scenically at least, there’s no clearer way of putting Shang-
hai’s growth into context than by standing on the Bund, the
city’s famous waterfront sweep of colonial buildings� From
here, gaze across the Huangpu River at the glossy ranks of
mega-structures that now cluster the Pudong skyline�
But while money and progress have definied Shanghai for
generations, this is far more than a business city� Nanjing
Lu, often billed as one of the world’s busiest shopping
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streets, is a 5�5 km long (3�5 mile) artery of malls, department
stores, hotels and restaurants� It gives a good taste of
Shanghai’s rampant modernity, and a sense of the round-
the-clock energy that keeps the city ticking along�
No less interesting is the Old City, where street food, antique
markerts and old architectures create an entirely different
atmosphere� It’s unashamedly touristy at times, but remains
an ablosrbing counterpoint to elsewhere in the city� Call in a
tea shop, wander the exquisite YuYuan Gardens or visit the
400-year-old Dajing Temple, which incorporates part of the
ancicen city wall�
Elsewhere, the Shanghai Museum (set in a striking complex
intended to resemble a traditional Chinese cauldron)
showcases superb artworks from earlier eras, while the
(deep breath) Museum of the First National Congress of the
Chinese Communist Party gives interesting insight into the
early days of the Mao era�
Shanghai is a city that travels at speed and sweeps you
long the ride� Wheater you’re joining the masses on the
waterfront, delving into the city’s arts scene or settling into a
packed dumpling restaurant, it’s hard not to be impressed by
the sheer scale of the place�
Local time is CST (China Standard Time) UTC/GMT+8
2.2 KEY FACTS
• Area 6,341 sq km
• Population 24,183,300 (November 2018)
• Population density 6,468 per sq km�
• Country Republic of China
• Government Municipality of 16 districts
• Head of state President of China Xi Jinping since 2013
• Electricity There are two main standards for voltage and
frequency in the world� One is the standard of 110-120
volts at a frequency of 60 Hz (mostly used in USA), and
the other is the standard of 220–240 volts at 50 Hz (mostly
used in Europe)� China uses generally 220V, 50HZ, AC
(Hong Kong is 200V; Taiwan is 110V)� An international
plug adaptor is strongly recommended�
2.3 USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Shanghai country code +86 (+ region code)
Emergency 110
First aid/ambulance 120
Fire 119
Traffic Accidents 122
AIRPORT
Shanghai Pudong International Airport 96990
+86 68347575 / +86 21 96990
) www�shanghai-airport�com
AIRLINE ) www�shanghai-airport�com/pudong-airlinesAir China 95583
China Eastern Airline 95530
Hainan Airlines 950718
Southern Airlines 400-669-5539
TAXI
Shanghai Qiangsheng taxi 021-62580000�
Shanghai Jinjiang taxi 021-96961
CAR RENTALS
) Europcar +86 (021) 18512123975) Herts +86 (021) 18917054225) Avis +86 21 6834 6668) China Book Car +86 2151078178
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2.4 HEALTH AND SAFETY
HOSPITALS
) SHANGHAI FENGAI HOSPITAL Address No�182 Chengda Road
Fengxian District
Shanghai, China
Tel 400-1120-300
) SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALAddress 525 Hongfeng Rd
Pudong Xinqu
Shanghai Shi, China, 201203
Tel ) +86 21 5030 9907
SHANGHAI EAST INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Address 50 Jimo Rd
Pudong Xinqu
Shanghai Shi, China
Tel ) +86 21 5879 9999
) SHANGHAI JIAHUI INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALAddress 288 Qinjiang Rd
Xuhui Qu
Shanghai Shi, China, 200000
) SHANGHAI PUDONG NEW AREA GONGLI HOSPITALAddress 207 Juye Rd
Pudong Xinqu
Shanghai Shi, China, 200135
Tel ) +86 21 5028 1119
HEALTH CARE
Medical services tend to be offered through local hospitals
rather than private clinics, but tourists are advised to
have travel insurance which covers medical costs as
many hospitals will expect payment in cash before giving
treatment� Costs at local hospitals are low and standards
vary� Travellers are advised to take a friend who can translate
if going to a local hospital, as many of the medical staff will
not understand English�
Medical facilities in international hospitals (located in the
bigger cities) are much better and many common drugs are
available over the counter� Traditional Chinese medicine
treatments are also used widely in China, such as acupunc-
ture, meridian massage, cupping and herbal medications�
FOOD AND DRINK
All water used for drinking, brushing teeth or freezing
should first be boiled or otherwise sterilised� Bottled water,
widely and cheaply available, is the most advisable way of
getting around this� Be especially careful when eating at
small street-side stalls or restaurants where standards of
hygiene may not be high� Pork, salad, scallops, snails and
mayonnaise may carry increased risk� Vegetables should be
cooked and fruit peeled�
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VACCINE RECOMMENDATIONS
DISEASE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Typhoid YES
Tetanus YES
Rabies YES
Malaria Sometimes
Hepatitis A YES
Yellow Fever NO*
Diphteria YES
*A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required fro, all
travellers arriving from infected areas�
OTHER RISKS
Vaccinations against tuberculosis and Japanese encephalitis
are sometimes advised� Avoid swimming and paddling in
fresh water� Hepatitis E is prevalent in northeastern and
northwestern China and hepatitis B is highky endemic�
Rabies is present� There are occasional outbreaks of dongue
fever� In 2010 China lifted its restrictions preventing HIV-in-
fected visitors from travelling there�
2.5 VISA AND PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS
To enter China a passport with at least six months’ validity is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above�
PASSPORT NOTE
Foreign nationals are advised to carry their passports at
all times particularly around times of heightened security
such as sporting events� Those wishing to visit Tibet are
strongly advised to join a travel group� Individual travellers
need a Tibet travel permit issued by the Tibet Tourism
bureau� Applicants also need to show their Chinese visa�
VISAS
PASSPORT
REQUIRED
RETURN
TICKET
REQUIRED
VISA
REQUIRED
OTHER EU YES YES YES
USA YES YES YES
CANADIAN YES YES YES
AUSTRALIAN YES YES YES
BRITISH YES YES YES
Visas are required by all nationals referred to in the chart
above to enter China except:
• All Nationals above when visiting Hong Kong or Macau
only, in which case Visas are not required for varying
lengths of stay�
• All Nationals above when visiting the Pearl River Delta for
up to six days (21 days for German nationals) as part of an
organised tour group from Hong Kong to Macau�
VISA NOTES
When making the visa application you will need to submit a
detailed itinerary of all places you plan to visit and all hotel
bookings (including addresses and phone numbers and
dates of arrival and departure)�
Business travellers are required to provide an official
invitation from the company or institution in China when
applying for a VISA� Visitors must register with the Chinese
Public Security Bureau within 24 hours of arrival�
Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to
contact the embassy to check visa requirements�
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TYPES AND COST
Cost may vary depending on the country you apply� It can
be requested as single-entry, double-entry or multiple entry�
VALIDITY
Single-entry visas are normally valid for 3 months, double-
entry for six months and multiple-entry either six, 12 or
24 months�
TRANSIT
As of 2018 nationals from 53 countries can visit certain parts
of China without a visa for up to 144 hours (six days) if you
are transiting through Beijing, Hebei, Jiangsu, Liaoning,
Shanghai, Tianjin and Zhejiang�
The 53 countries whose citizens can take advantage of this
144-hour visa-free transit include most of the European
countries plus Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile,
Japan, Korea (South), Mexico, New Zealand, Qatar, Russia,
Singapore and United Arab Emirates�
APPLICATION TO
Consulate (or consular section at embassy)� Many consulates
(including those in the UK) issue visas through the Chinese
Visa Application Service Center rather than directly through
the consulate�
For more details follow: ) www�visaforchina�org
WORKING DAYS
Visa applications for China should be made one month in
advance� The express service requires 3 days, and the regular
service takes 4 days�
Postal applications are usually processed and returned
within 10 working days, if all the documentation is in
good order�
2.6 EMBASSIES INFORMATION IN CHINA
Follow this link to find your required Embassy details in China
) www�embassy�goabroad�com/embassies-in/china
2.7 CURRENCY AND BANK INFORMATION
CURRENCY INFORMATION
1 Renminbi Yuan (CNY) = 10jiao/mao or 100 fen� Notes are in
denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 1� Coins are in denomi-
nations of 1 and 5� The Yuan is often referred to as the ‘guai’
in street slang�
€1 = 7�7 CNY
US$1= 6�8 CNY
£1 = 8�7 CNY
CREDIT CARDS
American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard and VISA are
widely accepted in major provincial cities in designated
establishments� Credit Cards are often unlikely to be
accepted away from the major cities�
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ATM
ATMs can generally be found in airports, hotels, shopping
centers and banks, as well as in many major cities
and towns�
TRAVELLERS CHEQUES
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are
advised to take travellers’ cheques in dollars�
BANKING HOURS
Mon-Fry 09:00 – 17:00� Some banks close for lunch from
12:00 – 13:00� Selected branches in major cities offer
extended hours in the evenings and on weekends�
CURRENCY RESTRICTION
Imports and exports of local currency are limited to
20,000 CNY� The import and export of foreign currency
is unlimited, but amounts exceeding the equivalent of
US$5,000 must be declared�
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
It is possible to exchange CNY outside China, mainly in
South east Asia and Hong Kong� Foreign banknotes and
traveller’s cheques can be exchanged at branches of the
Bank of China� In hotels for tourists, imported luxury items
such as spirits may be bought with Western currency�
DUTY FREE
The following goods may be imported into China without
incurring customs duty:
• 100 cigarettes, 100 cigars and 500g of tobacco�
• 1�1L of alcoholic beverage with 12% or more alcoholic
content�
• Personal articles up to a value of 5,000 CNY for Chinese
residents�
• Personal articles will be left in China up to a value of
2,000 CNY for non-residents�
BANNED IMPORTS
Arms and ammunition, imitation arms, narcotics, fruit,
animals and animal products and any publication (print,
audio or video) directed against the public order and the
morality of China� You must complete baggage declaration
forms upon arrival noting all valuables such as cameras,
watches and jewellery, this may be checked at departure�
You should keep receipts for some items in order to obtain
an export certificate from the authorities on leaving� Without
this documentation, you cannot take such times out of the
country�
BANNED EXPORTS
All articles banned from import as well as publications or
media containing state secrets, valuable cultural artefacts
and endangered/rare animals and plants (and their seeds)�
2.8 FOOD AND DRINK IN CHINA
First thing first: if you’re expecting the kind of food served
in your average European or American Chinese takeaway,
think again� The national cuisine is extraordinarily broad,
complex and flavourful, with wight major schools (or
regional styles) of cooking all apparent, namely Anhui,
Fujian, Guangdong (Cantonese), Hunan, Jingsu, Shandong,
Sichuan and Zhejiang�
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SPECIALITIES
Peking duck: Roasted and eaten in a thin panckage with
cucumber and a sweet plum sauce�
Mongolian hot pot: A Chinese version of fondue, usually
eaten communally� It consists of simmering soup in a large
round pot, into which is dipped a variety of uncooked meats
and vegetables�
Jiaozi: Steamed dumplings, typically filled with pork or other
meat and chopped vegetables�
Kung po chicken: A classic Sichuan dish, marinated with
chillies�
Dim sum: Small portions of food served in steamer baskets,
usually incolving dumplings and rice noodle rools�
Stinky tofy: Fermented tofu, often sold as a snack�
Shanghai hairy crab: Considered a delicacy in eastern China
Oyster omelette: A speciality of the Fujian region�
Baijiu: A strong alcoholic spirit, also known as sourghum
wine�
Tsingtao: The most common of China’s beers, similar to
German lager�
TIPPING
Still not officially approved, tipping is becoming more
commonplace in China� It is usual in tourists hotels and
restaurant, and with tour guides and drivers� A service
charge is often added by restaurants in large hotels�
DRINKING AGE
Although China has no minimum legal drinking age,
a ban on the sale of alcohol to under-18s was introduced in
January 2006�
2.9 RESTAURANTS IN SHANGHAI
THE OLIVE TREE RESTAURANT LOUNGE BAR
Address No� 29 South Wangyuan Road
Lane 1588, Build 2 Unit 238
Fengxian District, Shanghai, China
Tel� 021-57575777, +86 15102163181
) BULLFIGHTERAddress No�588 Baiqi Road
(Nanqiao Bailian Shopping Center third floor)
Fengxian District, Shanghai, China
Tel� 021-37569768
) THE QUBE HOTEL SHANGHAI NANQIAO Address No� 473 East Huangcheng Road
Build 1
Fengxian District, Shanghai, China
Tel� 021-3719199
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BI FENG TANG
Address No� 588 Baiqi Road
(Bailian Nanqiao Shopping Center)
Fengxian District, Shanghai, China
Tel� 021-37569578
KUMO SUSHI
Address shop 235-236 No� 29 Lvdi Weilai Center
Lane 1588 Wangyuan South Road
Fengxian District, Shanghai China
Tel� 021-57430015
YUE HUA RESTAURANT YANHUITING
Address No� 88 Jianghai Road,
Fengxian District, Shanghai, China
Tel� 021-57181888
SHANGHAI GRANDMOTHER
Address No�70 Fuzhou Road
Huangpu District, Shanghai, China
Tel� +86 21 6321 6613
) AURA LOUNGE & JAZZ BAR (The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Pudong)
Address 52/F, The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Pudong
Shanghai ifc, No�8 Century Avenue
Tel� +86 21 2020 1717
) JIN XUAN CHINESE RESTAURANT (The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong)
Address PudongShanghai ifc mall
No�8 Century Avenue, Lujiazui, Pudong | 53 Floor
Tel� +86 21 2020 1717
THE INDIAN AROMA
Address No�2108 Yanggao Middle Road
A123 1/F, FOR Tianwu Space
Tel� +86 21 6847 3669
) SKY DOME BARAddress 47/F, Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World
No�88 Nanjing West Road
Tel� +86 21 6359 9999
) Efes Restaurant Turkish & Mediterranean CuisineAddress 1 Floor, Block B, No� 665 Shang Cheng Road
Lujiazui 1885 Culture Center
Tel� +86 21 5067 7716
THE FELLAS Italian restaurant
Address 7/F, No�7 Yan’an East Road
Huangpu District
At the Bund, Shanghai
Tel� +86 21 6316 9119
2.10 RESERVATIONS
) SEL - Sport & Events Logistics S�r�l� is the Official Carrier and Travel Agency of the FIM Motocross World Championship, for any reservation or information request you may contact your reference person in SEL:
VLADIMIR NIGRO, TEAM LEADER
Email vnigro@sel�it
Mobile +39�342�8624777
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2.11 TRACK INFORMATION
RACE TRACK
Name HEHUI INTERNATIONAL MX CIRCUIT
Full Address 5818 Haima Road, Fengxian, Shanghai, China
(South side of the road)
GPS coordinates 30°49’28�7”N 121°31’09�7”E
Tel + 86 18621725698
Email Allen@vcan-sports�com
ORGANIZER
Name H&H SPORT