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Practical Information

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  • The GFMD will take place at the Centro de Convenciones Metropolitano de Quito, Av. Amazonas y Rio Curaray, Parque Bicentenario, 170104 Quito, Ecuador.
  • Participants are required to arrive at the venue by 1pm on January 21st to collect their badge, which they will be required to carry on them at all times. This badge will give you access to the CSD, Common Space and any related meetings.
  • Badges will be issued only upon presentation of valid, official ID/passport by the delegate or by a duly authorized representative.
  • Media Accreditation for the GFMD
    • Delegations that intend to bring media representative(s) must ensure that the latter is duly accredited. In order to proceed with the accreditation, please submit this application.
    1. A copy of their passport
    2. A photo of themselves (passport photo)
    • Please visit the following link to find out if you require a visa for Ecuador. If you are a national of one of these countries, please indicate clearly that your need for a visa in your registration form (under question 21).
    • All foreign delegates entering Ecuador must have a valid passport, with validity of more than 6 months (i.e. until July 2020 or later).
    • Foreign nationals who are not required to present a visa before arrival can enter the country without a tourist visa for stays no longer than 90 days in a 12 months period.
    • Foreign nationals who require an entry visa for Ecuador will be issued an electronic visa by the government of Ecuador, provided that:
    1. They have registered to participate in the Civil Society Programme
    2. They have indicated in their registration form that they need a visa for Ecuador and sent a copy of their passport to the GFMD Coordinating Office
    3. They have requested the GFMD diplomatic courtesy visa following the  Procedure to apply to Diplomatic Courtesy Visas [EN]   /  [ES]
    4. Within five (5) days after you have applied for the GFMD  courtesy visa, you will receive a message in your personal email.
    5. Your visa must be presented at boarding ports, if required by the authorities.
  • Hotel Reservation

Funded participants will be hosted at the IBIS Hotel in Quito. The Civil Society Coordinating Office will arrange the accommodation directly and will share more details shortly.

Non-funded participants must book their own hotel room directly. Each delegate is responsible for his/her own reservation (including payment).

The Civil Society Coordinating Office has arranged for preferential rates at the following hotels:

Address: Shyris N37.53 and Avenida United Nations, Quito, Ecuador.

Price: single room $70 (excl. tax), double room $87 (excl. tax)

To make a reservation, please email: reservas@bwplazaquito.ec. Kindly mention “ICMC BOOK JAN 20”in the subject of your email, specifying the desired check-in and check-out dates.

Address: Diego de Almagro E8-18 y Bello Horizonte

Price: single room: $60 (excl. tax)

To make a reservation, please email: ventas.quito@accor.com. Kindly mention “ICMC” in the subject of your email, specifying the desired check-in and check-out dates.

  • Transportation
    • Transportation from the International Airport Mariscal Sucre in Quito, Ecuador to and from hotels will not be organized or covered.
    • Arrangements will be made to transport participants to and from the designated hotels to the meeting venue (see interactive map of hotels with ground transportation), including from the two CSD hotels (Ibis and Best Western). The transportation schedule will be disseminated in due course. No other transportation service will be provided outside of this schedule.
    • Please note that taxi fares will not be reimbursed.

TRAVEL FROM/TO THE AIRPORT (TO/FROM THE CITY CENTER)

    • Aeroservicios (private company): Company offering direct buses from Quito to the New Mariscal Sucre International Airport from Monday to Friday 3:30am to 11:30pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 4am to 10:30pm, every 30 minutes. The bus terminal in Quito is located at the former international arrivals section of the old airport (next to the Centro de Convenciones, the GFMD venue) and it costs USD 8.00 per journey per person. See: aeroservicios.com.ec
    • Taxi: the fare is usually $25 one-way. Always require the use of a meter, and make sure the taxi’s license plate is orange. You can also use applications such as EasyTaxi, mitaxi JJ, Cabify, or Uber. It takes approximately 45 minutes to reach the city center, sometimes longer depending on the traffic.
    • Public buses: from Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Downtown Quito (Centro) $2.00 “green” buses are available. They go from Quito Airport to the Rio Coca bus station, where one can transfer onto the Metrobus to the historic old town or take a cab from there to any hotel – a 30-45 minute journey (depending on traffic).

MOVING AROUND THE CITY 

    • Taxi: The minimum fare during the day is $ 1.50 dollars, increasing to $ 1.75 at night. Always require the use of a meter, and make sure the taxi’s license plate is orange. You can also use applications such as EasyTaxi, mitaxi JJ, Cabify, or Uber.
    • Buses: Local buses operate from 6am to 9pm. The primary and final stops are indicated above the front window. Keep a close watch on your bags and pockets. The green buses serve outlying districts and suburbs. The closest bus stop to the Convention Center (GFMD venue) (300m) is De la prensa y homerosalas. Buses n. 62, 74, 106, 113, 130 stop there.

Please note: While the city of Quito is relatively safe during the day, moving by taxi or by bus is preferable. To avoid being a victim of robbery or pickpocketing, avoid carrying valuables or hailing taxis on the street. Instead, it is highly recommended to use a service affiliated with a hotel. It is not advised to walk on the streets at night. After sunset, we highly recommend taking a taxi or an Uber.