Relocations and Translated Identities:
Migration, Exile, and Diaspora in the
Spanish and Portuguese-speaking Worlds
February 16-17, 2006
14th Annual University of New Mexico
Conference on Ibero-American Culture and Society
Keynote Speaker:
Frances Aparicio
"Cultural Twins and National Others"
Travel & Hotel Information
Traveling to Albuquerque
Getting to Albuquerque
The Albuquerque International Sunport
UNM campus map
Visiting Albuquerque:
City website
Lodging
We have reserved a block of rooms for conference participants at the Plaza Inn Albuquerque, located close to downtown Albuquerque, not far from the UNM campus (Map). Transportation to the downtown is available by city-operated buses (Map). The hotel provides an airport shuttle between 7:00 am and 11:00 pm, as well as two shuttles a day to campus. There will be additional conference shuttles to campus. You can also walk to campus in about 20 minutes.
Room Rates:
(All charges will carry an additional 12.75% tax.)
King $65.00
Queen $55.00
2 Doubles $65.00
To make your room reservation, please call (505) 243-5693 or 1-800-237-1307. You must mention that you are with the conference. ***All reservations must be made by February 1, 2006.***
Other nearby hotels include:
AmeriSuites
Doubletree
Embassy Suites
Hampton Inn University-Mid-Town
Hilton
Arrival at the Albuquerque Sunport
If you are staying at the Plaza Inn, call the hotel for the shuttle once you arrive at the airport.
Preliminary Schedule
The conference sessions will be held all day Thursday, February 16 and Friday, February 17 on the third and fourth floors of Ortega Hall at the University of New Mexico. There will be no scheduled activities for Saturday or Sunday.
Climate
Albuquerque is located 5,000 feet above sea level on the northern edge of the Sonoran Desert region. The weather in February is generally cool with very low humidity, typically offering chilly, clear nights and bright, sunny days. You can expect overnight temperatures below freezing and daytime highs in the 50s or 60s.
Sightseeing
Conference participants may want to take advantage of a Saturday-night stay over to explore the Land of Enchantment's many cultural offerings and natural wonders. In Albuquerque, such attractions as Old Town, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, and the new National Hispanic Cultural Center are within a short taxi ride. A bit further out is a tram that can be taken to the top of Sandia Peak for spectacular views of Albuquerque and the surrounding area. Santa Fe and a number of Indian Pueblos are within easy driving distance as is some of the best skiing in the U.S.(Taos, Santa Fe, Sandia Peak). We especially recommend visits to Santa Fe (1 hour north), Taos (2-1/2 hours north), and Acoma Pueblo (1 hour west) if you haven't yet had the opportunity to visit New Mexico.