International Alumni Reunion
Santiago, Chile and Buenos Aires, Argentina
June 16 – 23, 2013*
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Check In
The San Cristobal Tower
Josefina Edwards De Ferrari 0100
Santiago, Chile
Phone: (56)(2) 707 1000
Whether you are a native of Chile or traveling from abroad, your experience begins at the San Cristobal Tower, our host property. A special registration and help desk will be provided to attendees at the San Cristobal Tower on Sunday and Monday. Look for Duke Law School signs to direct you to these tables where you will collect your materials, including detailed instructions, directions, and information on all of the exciting events.
Tour and Dinner at the Santa Rita Winery
Afternoon/Evening
Enjoy a late afternoon trip to the Santa Rita winery, an amazing natural environment in the middle of a centenary park in the foothills of the Cordillera de los Andes, between vineyards and historic monuments. A welcome dinner at the winery will follow the tour.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Check In, continued
8:00 a.m. – Noon
Meeting of Duke Law School Leadership Boards (board members and spouses only)
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Conference Room, San Cristobal Tower
Members of Duke Law School's leadership boards will participate in a private meeting.
Visit to Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile (PUC)
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
This session will include a discussion with the dean and staff of PUC about the exchange program between Duke and PUC.
Lunch at Mercado del Puerto (Port Market)
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Guided Tour of Santiago
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sights include the Club Hípico, a beautiful horse-racing track in the ancient residential area of town; the Cousiño Palace, a furnished old mansion, now used as a monument and an official VIP residence; La Moneda, the government palace; Plaza de Armas, the main square; the San Francisco Church; the National Library; and the Santa Lucía Hill, where Santiago was founded in 1541.
Reception and Dinner
Evening
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Visit with Former President of Chile, Ricardo Lagos, Duke M.A. '63, Ph.D. '66, L'05 (Honorary)
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Enjoy an exclusive opportunity to hear from an international dignitary.
Excursion to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar
Timing to be announced
Visit Chile’s main sea resort, Viña del Mar, and enjoy sights including the Quinta Vergara park, art museum, and ampitheater; Plaza de Vergara, the city center; Marga Marga Canal; the Fonck Museum, home to an original moai (monolithic human figure) from Easter Island; the Sporting Club race track; Wulff Castle; and the Flower Clock.
Travel to Chile’s main port, Valparaiso, and see winding narrow streets, houses and funiculars (cable railways) clinging to the surrounding hills. Also see Sotomayor Square; the statue erected to the heroes of the Naval Battle of Iquique (1879); the Naval Academy; Victorian residences; Victoria Square; and the Congress Building.
Reception and Dinner
Evening
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Fly from Santiago to Buenos Aires, Argentina
Morning
The Alvear Palace Hotel
Av. Alvear 1891, C1129AAA
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Toll Free: 1-800-745-8883 in the US
Tours of the World Famous Colon Theatre and the Santa Catalina Monastery
Afternoon
The afternoon includes a traditional tea and a private performance by the Teatro Colon Orchestra.
Visit to the Supreme Court of Argentina (Corte Suprema de Justicia de la Nacion)
2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
This visit includes a conversation with Chief Justice Ricardo Lorenzetti.
Reception and Dinner
Evening
Enjoy dinner at a local steakhouse. Shuttle service provided between hotel and reception and dinner.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Meeting of Duke Law School Leadership Boards (board members and spouses only)
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Conference Room, The Alvear Palace Hotel
Members of Duke Law School's leadership boards will participate in a private meeting.
Lunch at Café Tortoni
Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy lunch at a landmark coffee shop, founded in 1858 and frequented by intellectuals, politicians, and artists.
Guided Tour of Buenos Aires
Afternoon
See Colon Theater; the Obelisco; Plaza de Mayo (May Square); Casa Rosada, the pink house with the balcony from which Eva Peron addressed the people; the Cathedral; Cabildo, the town hall. Also visit the bohemian, cobblestone neighborhood of San Telmo; Dorrego Square; the artists’ neighborhood of La Boca; the gentrified Puerto Madero area; the elegant San Martín Square; the traditional neighborhood of Palermo, including large parks, rose gardens, and lakes; and the fashionable Recoleta district, including South America’s most opulent and extraordinary cemetery, the resting place of Eva Peron.
Tango Show and Dinner at Esquina Carlos Gardel
8:00 p.m.
Shuttle service provided between hotel and show and dinner.
Friday, June 21, 2013
Tour of the Parana River Delta and Tigre Art Museum
Morning/Afternoon
The day will include lunch by the Tigre River and a 60-minute catamaran ride.
Reception and Dinner
Evening
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Tour of San Antonio de Areco
Full day tour
Sights include the Ricardo Güiraldes Gaucho Museum; silver, leather, and wood workshops; and a chocolate factory. Also visit an Argentine estate, and enjoy Argentine barbeque and afternoon tea.
Dinner Around Town
Evening
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Optional: Antique Flea Market at Dorrego Square
Morning
Shop, and enjoy street performances of tango dancing, singing, pantomime, and more.
Lunch at La Brigada de San Telmo Restaurant
Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Savor traditional Argentine barbecue.
Free time to explore or to depart for home
Evening
OPTIONAL EXTENDED ACTIVITIES
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Flight to Iguazu Falls, Argentina
Depart Buenos Aires – Aeroparque (domestic airport) at 4:20 p.m., and arrive in Iguazu at 6:05 p.m.
Sheraton Iguazu Resort & Spa
Parque Nacional Iguazu
Iguazu, 3370
Argentina
54 3757 491900
Monday, June 24, 2013
Tour of the Argentine Side of the Iguassu Falls and Devil’s Gorge
Visit the upper and lower paths around the waterfalls surrounded by lush jungles with plush-crested jays, reddish-bellied parakeets, toucans, and coatis.
- Upper path: A 45-minute walk with great views of the Two Sisters, Bosseti, Adam and Eve, Bernabe Mendez, Mbiguá and San Martín Falls.
- Lower path: A one-hour and 30-minute walk for a view of the falls from above.
- Devil’s Throat: Take a 4-kilometer train ride to the Devil’s Throat station, surrounding the upper part of the Iguazu River. Then take a walkway to the balcony of Devil’s Throat, Garganta del Diablo. See an impressive U-shaped, 82-meter-high, 150-meter-wide, and 700-meter-long cataract that marks the border between Argentina and Brazil.
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Truck and Boat Tour of the Iguazú National Park (Argentine Side)
By truck, explore 6 kilometers in the humid subtropical forest, as far as the banks of the Iguazú River, downstream from the falls. Board zodiac boats, cross rapids, and enter the Devil’s Throat canyon approaching the water falls. -
Tour the Brazilian Side of the Iguassu Falls
Hike along the catwalk, and enjoy panoramic views of the falls and a close-up of the Devil’s Throat. Take a panoramic elevator to the upper part of Iguassu Falls and view the upper Iguassu River from a lookout point.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Flight to Buenos Aires – Aeroparque (domestic airport)
Depart Iguazu at 9:35 a.m., and arrive Buenos Aires – Aeroparque at 11:30 a.m.
Transfer from Aeroparque to Ezeiza (international airport), with stop for lunch on your own in downtown Buenos Aires
Afternoon
(Note: Flights to the U.S. from Ezeiza should be arranged for 8:00 p.m. or later.)
*Agenda is subject to change.
