Arrival and information
Mexico City airport is a major international airport situated at 300km from the city. Bus transportation is available (directly from the airport to Xalapa). We recommend to take a local flight to Veracruz city. A bus will be organized to pick up people if arrival times coincide.
Arrival Dates to Xalapa: You can arrive at Mexico City International Airport (approximately 5 hours from Xalapa) or Veracruz International Airport (approximately 2 hours from Xalapa). Please note that the Port of Veracruz will be hosting Carnival during this period. Carnival begins on June 28th at the port of Veracruz, but you can avoid traffic by buying a ticket for vans that leave from the airport directly to Xalapa.
Conference venue
USBI Xalapa (University library) Avenida de las Culturas Veracruzanas No. 1 Col. Mártires de Chicago Zona Universitaria. Xalapa, Veracruz. México.
Accommodation
We suggest staying at the Hotel Misión Xalapa, Av. 20 de Noviembre 455, Modelo, 91040 Xalapa-Enríquez, Ver., Mexique.
To book a room at the conference hotel, please send an email to: ventasxalapa@hotelesmision.com.mx
or scan the QR code below to book via WhatsApp.
- Single room (1 person) $890.00
- Double room (2 people) $910.00
- Triple room (3 people) $1,100.00
- Quadruple room (4 people) $1,290.00
Buffet breakfast is included.
The single rooms have a king-size bed, the double, triple and quadruple rooms have two double beds.
There is wireless internet, an a la carte Mexican restaurant with room service, a gym, an indoor heated pool with a jacuzzi, a beauty salon, and parking.
The conference bus will only pick up and drop off participants at this hotel. If you wish to stay elsewhere, please book yourself and come to the Mision Hotel if you wish to take the conference bus, or use a taxi service. Thank you.
For further information, please contact:
- If you require an invitation letter, please contact Esther Nava Bringas – esnava@uv.mx (spanish, english).
- Katrin Sieron – ksieron@gmail.com (spanish, english, german).
- Alexia Stokes _ alexia.stokes@cirad.fr (english, french).
Universidad Veracruzana
Universidad Veracruzana is a public autonomous university located in the Mexican state of Veracruz. Established in 1944, the university is one of the most important in the southeast region of México. The conference will be held in one of the University’s five campuses, in the city of Xalapa.
Xalapa is the capital city of the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is ringed by volcanoes and cloud forest. The Museo de Antropología displays exhibits from many Mexican civilizations. Colonial buildings include the baroque Catedral Metropolitana de la Inmaculada Concepción de Xalapa, with its yellow facade. The nearby Parque Juárez offers views of Mexico’s highest mountain, Pico de Orizaba.
Veracruz International Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional de Veracruz Heriberto Jara) is an international airport located on the outskirts of the city of Veracruz and provides many air transfers to cities in Mexico. Direct flights from around the world are available to Mexico City and Cancun, where transfers to Veracruz International Airport can be made. It is also possible to take a bus from Mexico City to Veracruz (6 hours), where you can admire the unusual volcanic scenery. We will provide further information about transfers between airports in 2025.
Comisión Mexicana de Filmaciones (https://www.flickr.com/people/58157206@N02)
Xalapa is a vibrant city with many hotels, bars and clubs. Off the beaten tourist track, Xalapa provides access to the State’s beautiful beaches, the Mesoamerican archaeological site Cantona (La casa del sol) and volcanic landscapes with numerous trekking opportunities.
