RESTRICTED  
  
WT/MIN(17)/INF/15  
30 October  2017 
(17-5782) Page: 1/7 
Ministerial Conference  
Eleventh Session  
Buenos Aires, 10 -13 December 2017  Original:  Spanish  
 
  
NOTE TO DELEGATIONS  
INFORMATION ON THE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMME  
FOR PERSONS ACCOMPANYING DELEGATES  
Please find below a communication from the Argentine Task Force for the Eleventh Ministerial 
Conference and the City of Buenos Aires relating to the social and cultural programme for 
accompanying persons, and information on the enrolment procedure  to be co mpleted in order to 
participate in the programme.  
__________  
 
1  GENERAL INFORMATION  
1.1.  This communication refers to the social and cultural programme for persons accompanyin g 
heads of delegation and delegates attending the Eleventh Ministerial Conference, which  includes 
cultural events, visits to places of interest , guided tours of cultural centres  and museums, as well 
as visits to craft fairs and shopping trips . The programme offers both free and fee-paying  
activities.  
1.2.  The host Government recommends that delegation coordinators follow the procedure to enrol 
persons accompanying delegates in the social and cultural programme at least 30 days before the 
beginning of the Conference,  by completing Form B which is attached to this communication . This 
will allow for sufficient time  to ensure the inclusion  of accompanying persons on the activity 
enrolment list.  
1.3.  The host Government would like to inform delegations t hat transport from the hotel to 
activity venues is not included in the courtesy services . 
1.4.  Details of the social and cultural programme , and the enrolment form for the different 
activities , are contained  in the Annex to this document.  
1.5.  In order to enrol in the social and cultural programme, p ersons accompanyin g delegates 
should complete Form B and send it b y email to socialprogram.MC11@mrecic.gov.ar . 
1.6.   Other queries can also be sent to the above  email address.  
  WT/MIN(17)/INF/15  
- 2 - 
  ANNEX I  
Observa tions: Fee-paying  activities are indicated . All other activities are free.  
 
1  MUSEUM GUIDED TOURS  
Casa Carlos Gardel  Museum  
Days: Monday 11 (127th anniversary of the birth of  Carlos Gardel)  
Time: 2.30 p.m.  
Language s: Spanish  
Maximum number of participants : 20 person s 
Cost: Free 
Duration : 30 minute s 
Address :  Jean Jaurés 735 , CABA  
Telephone : +54114964 -2015/2071  
Children's activities : Yes, alongside  the adults' tour . Duration : 30 minutes . Maximum number of 
participants : 15 children.  
Website : http://museo -casa-carlos -gardel. business.site  
Note: Completion of Form B required to enr ol 
 
Enrique Larreta  Spanish Museum of Art  
Days: Tuesday s and Wednesdays  
Time: 2.30 p.m. (Spanish ), 3.30 p.m. (English ) 
Language s: Spanish and English  
Maximum number of participants : 40 persons  
Cost: Free 
Duration: 45 minute s 
Address : Juramento 2291, CABA  
Telephone : +54114783 -2640/4784 -4040 
Children's activities : Yes, at 2.30 p.m.  
Website : http://www.buenosaires.gob.ar/museolarreta  
Note: Complet ion of Form B required to enrol  
 
Eduardo Sívori  Museum of Art  
Days: Tuesday s and Wednesday s 
Time: 2.30 p.m. (Spanish), 3.30 p.m. (English)  
Language s: Spanish and English  
Maximum number of participants : 25 persons  
Cost: Free 
Duration: 45 minut es 
Address : Av. Infanta Isabel 555, opposite the  Rosedal Bridge – Parque Tres de Febrero, CABA  
Telephone : +54114774 -9452/4772 -5628/4778 -3899 
Children's activities : Yes, at 3.30 p.m.  
Website : http://www.buenosaire s.gob.ar/museosivori  
Note: Completion of Form B required to enrol 
 
Museum of Modern Art  
Days: Tuesday s and Wednesday s 
Time: 2.30 p.m. (Spanish), 3.30 p.m. (English)  
Language s: Spanish and English  
Maximum number of participants : 40 persons  
Cost: Free 
Duration : One hour 
Address : Av. San Juan 350, CABA  
Telephone : +54114361 -6919 
Website : http://www.buenosaires.gob.ar/museoartemoderno  
Children's activities : Yes, after the adults' tour  (one hour ) 
Note: Complet ion of Form B required to enrol  
 WT/MIN(17)/INF/15  
- 3 - 
  Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat  Art Collection  
Days: Tuesday s and Wednesday s 
Time: 2 p.m. 
Language s: Spanish and English  
Telephone : 54 (11) 4310 -6600 
Website : http://www.coleccionfortabat.org.ar  
Cost: Free 
Maximum number of participants : 30 person s 
Duration: One hour  
Address : Olga Cos settini 141, Puerto Madero Este  
Note: Complet ion of Form B required to enrol  
 
2  CITY BUS TOURS  
Hop on/ Hop off  
Days: Monday s, Tuesday s and Wednesday s 
Tours per day : Two 
Times : 9.30 a.m. and 4  p.m. 
Languages : Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Chinese and Japanese (Hebrew 
and Arabic to be confirmed ). 
Duration: Four and a half hours  
Tour routes : Green and red  
Place of departure : HUB Turismo CCK, calle J . Domingo Perón.  
Cost: Free 
Note: Complet ion of Form B required to enrol  
 
3  TOURS OF PLACES OF INTEREST  
La Recoleta Cemetery  
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays  
Tours per day : One 
Time: 11 a.m. 
Languages : Spanish and English  
Duration: One hour  
Place of departure : Junín 1470, CABA  
Maximum number of participants : 30 person s 
Cost: Free 
Note: Completion of Form B required to enrol  
Address : Junín 1760 – CABA  
Open from 7 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.  
Telephone : +541148031594  
Website : http://www.cementeriorecoleta.com.ar  
 
Pope Francis Walking Tour  
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays  
Tours per day : Two 
Time: 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.  
Languages : Spanish  
Duration: One and a half hours  
Place o f departure : Calle Rivadavia (no number) , 1004 CABA (Buenos Aires  Cathedral ) 
Maximum number of participants : 10 person s 
Cost: Free 
Note: Tour will be cancelled in the event of rain . Note: Completion of Form B required to enrol.  
 WT/MIN(17)/INF/15  
- 4 - 
  Teatro Colón  
Days: Mondays,  Tuesdays and Wednesdays  
Tours per day : Two 
Time: 3 p.m. (English ), 3.30 p.m. (Spanish ) 
Languages : Spanish and English  
Duration : 50 minute s 
Maximum number of participants : 34 person s 
Cost: US$17 
Note: Completion of Form B required to enrol . Tour fee must be paid by credit card or in Argentine 
pesos in accordance with the official  daily e xchange rate . For advance payments by credit card, 
please contact Ms Victoria Gross at the Teatro Colón ( vgrosso@teatrocolon.org.ar ). 
Address : Cerrito 628, CABA  
Telephone : +54114378 -7100 
Website : http://www.teatrocolon.org.ar  
 
4  TANGO SHOWS AND CLASSES  
La Casa del Querandí  
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays  
Dinner and s how: Yes, from 8.30 p.m . 
Wine tasting : Yes, regular/ premium sessions . Private lounge available.  
Tango classes : Yes, upon reservation  
Transport : Yes, regular private service  
Cost: Special rate for Conference del egates and accompanying persons  
Website : https://querandi.com.ar  
Address : Perú 322, CABA  
Telephone : +541151991770  
 
Tango Porteño  
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays  
Dinner and show : Yes, from 8.30 p.m . 
Wine tasting : No 
Tango classes : Yes, free of charge, before dinner  
Transport : Yes, regular free service  
Cost: Special rate for Conference del egates and accompanying persons  
Website : http://tangoporteno.com.ar  
Address : Cerrito 570, CABA  
Telephone : +541141249400  
 
Gala Tango  
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays  
Dinner and show : Yes, from 8 p.m . 
Wine tasting : Yes, regular/private sessions  
Tango classes : Yes, upon reservation  
Trans port: Yes, regular free service  
Cost: Special rate for Conference del egates and accompanying persons  
Website: http://www.galatango.com  
Address : Pasaje 5 de Julio 434, CABA  
Telephone : +541143340777/78  
 
La Ventana Tango  
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays  
Dinner and show : Yes, from  8 p.m.  
Wine tasting : Yes, regular/private sessions  
Tango classes : Yes, upon reservation  
Transport : Yes, regular free service  
Cost: Special rate for Conference del egates and accompanying persons  
Website : http://www.laventanaweb.com  
Address : Balcarce 431, CABA  
Telephone : +541143341314/15/16  
 WT/MIN(17)/INF/15  
- 5 - 
  Piazzolla Tango  
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays  
Dinner and show : Yes, from 8 p.m . 
Wine tasting : No 
Tango classes : Yes, upon reservation , no extra charge  
Transport : Yes, regular free service to downtown area 
Cost: Special rate for Conference del egates and accompanying persons  
Website : http://piazzollatango.com  
Address : Florida 165, Galería Güemes, CABA  
Telephone : +541143448200  
 
5  SHOPPING  
Galerías Pacífico  
Address : Av. Córdoba 550, CABA  
Days: Monday to Sunday  
Opening hours : 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.  
Website : http://www.galeriaspacifico.com.ar  
 
Recoleta Mall  
Address : Vicente López 2050, CABA  
Days: Monday to Sunday  
Opening hours : 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.  
Website: http://www.recoletamall.com.ar  
 
Buenos Aires Design  
Address : Av. Pueyrredón 2501, CABA  
Days: Monday to Sunday  
Opening hours : 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.  
Website: http://www.designrecoleta.com.ar  
 
Alto Palermo  
Address : Av. Santa Fe 3253, CABA  
Days: Monday to Sunday  
Opening hours : 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.  
Website: http://www.altopalermo.com.ar  
 
Patio Bullrich  
Address : Posadas 1245, CABA  
Days: Monday to Sunday  
Opening hours : 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.  
Website: http://www.shoppingbullrich.com.ar  
 
Paseo Alcorta  
Address : Jerónimo Salguero 3172, CABA  
Days: Monday to Sunday  
Opening hours : 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.  
Website: http://www.alcortashopping.com.ar  
 
Galería Promenade  Alvear  
Address : Av. Alvear 1883, CABA  
Days: Monday to Saturday  
Opening hours : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  
 
Galería Güemes  
Address : Florida 165, CABA  
Days: Monday to Sunday  
Opening hours : 9.30 a.m . to 6 p.m.  
Website: http://www.galeriaguemes.com.ar  
 WT/MIN(17)/INF/15  
- 6 - 
  Distritos Arcos  
Address : Paraguay 4979, CABA  
Days: Monday to Sunday  
Opening hours : 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.  
Website: http://www.distritoarcos.com  
 
6  ART GALLERIES, GOLDSMITH AND PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS  
Art galleries  
Visits will be organized in accordance with the number of interested accompanying persons . 
Note: Complet ion of Form B required to enrol  
 
Goldsmith and silversmith workshops  
Juan Carlos Pallarols Goldsmith Workshop  
Address : Defensa 1039  
Days: Tuesdays and Wednesdays  
Time: 5 p.m. 
Maximum number of participants : 20 person s 
Website: http://pallarols.com.ar  
Note: Complet ion of Form B required to enrol  
 
Aldo Sessa  Photography Studi o 
Address : Pasaje Bollini 2233,  CABA  
Days: Monday , Tuesday  and Wednesday  
Opening hours : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m . 
Languages : Spanish, Italian and French  
Maximum number of participants : 50 persons  
Cost: Free 
Duration : Maximum two hours  
Telephone : 48063796/97  
Website : http://www.aldosessa.com.ar  (Aldo Sessa photographer)  
Note: Completion of Form B required to enrol  
 
7  FOOTBALL NEIGHBOURHOODS TOUR  
Football Neighbourhoods Tour  
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays  
Tours per day : One 
Time: 10 a.m.  
Languages : Spanish and English  
Duration : Seven hours  
Place of departure : HUB Turismo CCK, calle J . Domingo Perón  
Maximum number of participants : 23 persons  
Cost: Free, except lunch and entry to clubs (US$25)  
Note: Completion of Form B required to enrol . Club entry fees must be paid at each club in 
Argentine pesos in accordance with the official daily exchange rate.  
 
  WT/MIN(17)/INF/15  
- 7 - 
  ANNEX II  
FORM B  
ELEVENTH MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE  
10–13 DECEMBER 2017  
SOCIAL PROGRAMME FORM/FOR ACCOMPANYING PERSONS  
Please complete this form and send it to: socialprogram.mc11@mrecic.gov.ar  
 
A. Information concerning d elegation coordinator s 
Member /Observ er/Interna tional body:   
  
Name:   
  
Email :  
  
Telephone :  
 
B. Information concerning s pouses /person s accompanying Ministers/ Heads of 
Delegation   
Full name of spouse or accompanying 
person :  
  
Telephone :  
  
Flight details , including date and time of 
arrival , if they differ  from th ose of the 
Minister/Head of Delegation : 
  
  
Is the spouse or accompanying person 
interested in the programme for 
accompanying persons ? 
  
  
 
C. Please select the preferred activities  
 I.1 Guided tours of 
museums and art galleries   I.2 City tour   I.3 Tours of  places of 
interest  
 
 I.4 Tango show  
  I.5 Shopping tour   I.6 Art galleries, goldsmith 
and photography workshops  
 
 I.7 Football neighbourhoods 
tours    
 
 
__________