#

Excursions & Activities

Mid-week excursions

For celebrating the 8th March International Women Day, after Maydianne’ s plenary and the symposium coordinated by SWA, we will enjoy a field trip along the most exciting and representative sites in Maldonado:

  • Dedos de Punta del Este
  • Puerto de Punta del Este
  • Grutas de Punta Ballena
  • Panorámica de Punta Ballena
  • Casapueblo (cost of the tocket to visit the museum: U$10)
  • Piriápolis (Cerro del Toro, Cerro San Antonio)
  • 8th March Women’s Strike at Maldonado

Evening banquet and costume dancing party, thematic fantasy

The final party will take place on Friday 10th March (starting 9 pm) at the Club Uruguay (https://cluburuguay.com.uy/), an European inspired area located at an emblematic building of the Old City. The dinner will include appetizer, hot dish, dessert and a drink.

Location: Club Uruguay, Sarandí 584, PC 11000, Montevideo (20 minutes away walking from the congress venue).

The night will end with a fabulous custome dancing party, under the topic Fantasy. Start preparing your customes!

Arachno-Olympic games

Arachno-Olympic games (Monday 6th March, from 8 pm to 10 pm) with soccer, basketball and volleyball matches.

Location: courts of the Instituto Alfredo Vázquez Acevedo (IAVA), José Enrique Rodó 1875, PC 11200, Montevideo (15 min away walking from the congress venue).

Photography contest

We invite you to participate in the photo contest with the theme Arachnids.

For details see HERE!

Opening of reception of works: February 1, 2023
Closing date for receipt of works: March 1, 2023
Exhibition of the photographs: prior to the awards ceremony and on the social networks of the 22 ICA.
Judgment (date to be determined)
Vote of the participants: between March 5 and 9, 2023
Notification of the winners: Saturday, March 11, 2023.

Post congress excursion

La Baguala casa de campo

The countryside hotel is located in a spectacular ranch at the riverside of the Rio de la Plata. Formidably renovated, the old building combines an antique charm and a contemporaneous comfort with the country life and the serenity of the river shore, just 17 km from the Montevideo city center.  The restaurant is an essential part of La Baguala, with a menu inspired by its magnificent surroundings. Its facilities and atmosphere, very tidy and cozy, come together to provide a unique and integral experience with excellence in every detail. Its equestrian center has first-class infrastructure conceived in regard to the equine well-being.

Option 1
Enjoy the countryside, combined with guided horseback riding along the shore and the woods, trekking, access to the beach and one-night hosting with complete pension. Round trip with one-night accommodation in a private suite and full pension.
Cost: U$320 per person, all included

Option 2
Enjoy a day in the field, combined with guided horseback riding along the shore and the woods, trekking and access to the beach. Lunch and tea included. Round trip price included.
Cost: U$100 per person, all included
Contact: soledad.fraschini@labagualachacras.com

Hotel San Pedro de Timote, Florida province

San Pedro de Timote is one if the most ancient and important Uruguayan ‘estancias’, located 157 km from Montevideo. It is considered Historical National Monument due to its architecture and charming sites.
Lodging with all the meals and optional activities

Cost: U$200 double room
Contact: Diego Lazcano dlazcano@sanpedrodetimote.com

https://www.sanpedrodetimote.com/

Day trip to ‘Experience Vineyard Garzón’, Maldonado province

A table awaits you in the vineyard with fantastic views and a unique setting. We will give you a map so that you know where you can walk either on foot or by assisted electric bicycle. Through a self-guided trail by informative signage, walk among the native vegetation that houses various species of flora and fauna, not only sighting but also recognizing the traces and footprints. We will give you a Picnic basket prepared for 2 people with cheese, bread, olives, fruit, mineral water and 1 bottle of Estate line wine from Bodega Garzón. Includes: Picnic table located at strategic points in the vineyard. Map with authorized circuit to walk through the vineyard on an assisted electric bicycle or on foot. Picnic basket for 2 people that includes cheese, bread, olives, fruit, mineral water and 1 bottle of Garzón Estate wine.

You can enjoy a walk through the vineyard to our varietal garden, learn about our terroir and the strains we develop, visit the winery and learn more about the production processes while tasting 1 Reserve wine. Includes Guided tour of the winery facilities. Tasting of 4 wines during the tour. Walk through the vineyard in our varietal garden with welcome wine.

Cost: 90 USD
Contact: reservas@experienciasgarzon.com

Club Uruguay
La Baguala
La Baguala
San Pedro del Timote
Vineyard Garzón