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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 MC Elegante not far from the UNM campus (Map). Publica transportation in Albuquerque is available by city-operated buses . The hotel provides an airport shuttle at 5:30 am until 12:00 pm, as well as shuttles to campus.

Room Rates:

$71.00
(All charges will carry an additional 12.75% tax.)
To make your room reservation, please call (505) 884-2511 or 1-866-650-4900. You must mention that you are with the conference. You must mention that you are with the conference.
***All reservations must be made by February 6, 2008.***

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.

Arrival at the Albuquerque Sunport If you are staying at the MC Elegante, call the hotel for the shuttle once you arrive at the airport.

Preliminary Schedule

The conference sessions will be held February 27th through February 29th on the third and fourth floors of Ortega Hall at the University of New Mexico. There will be no scheduled activities for 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.

For questions please contact:

Anthony J. Cárdenas-Rotunno

at: spanconf@unm.edu