Travel and Local Logistics

 

Morelia, Michoacán

Getting There

Welcome to Morelia!
When heading to Morelia there are direct and indirect flights to the Francisco J. Mújica Airport (MLM), which is located approximately half an hour, by car/taxi, from Morelia’s downtown.

  • If you are coming from the USA, several flights arrive directly to Morelia, such as those from Chicago IL, Los Angeles CA, Dallas TX, and others. According to the US. Department of State, U.S. government employees may travel to Morelia by air and by land from Mexico City using Federal Highways 43 or 48D from Federal Highway 15D.
  • If you are coming from another location, e.g. Europe or Asia, it is highly recommended to arrive first in the United States and then fly directly to Morelia. Alternatively, if you first arrive at Cancun International Airport (CUN), there are many direct flights to Morelia from that location. Other cities with direct flights to Morelia are Tijuana (TIJ) and Monterrey (MTY).

If you still wish to arrive in Mexico City, we recommend flying to the primary international airport serving Mexico City: Benito Juárez International Airport (AICM). International flights to the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU), a new airport located 45km outside of Mexico City, are available as well. An affordable shuttle service (lasting 60 - 70 minutes) is available for transfers from Felipe Angeles to Benito Juarez airports and vice-versa.  After getting to Mexico City,  you can travel to Morelia by bus from Central del Norte (North bus station). We highly recommend using a car or taxi app or an authorized prepaid taxi located inside the airport to reach any bus station. The trip from Mexico City to Morelia by bus takes about 4 hours. The ETN bus line or Primera Plus bus line are the best options for this journey (It is possible to buy the tickets directly online).

Teatro Mariano Matamoros

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The conference will be held in the historic theatre, now designated as a multifunctional space, Teatro Mariano Matamoros. Located in the city center, it offers a new experience for culture and art thanks to the vanguard multimedia technology.

 

Calle Abasolo 72, Centro Histórico de Morelia. 5800. Morelia, Michoacán

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Hotel Reservations

The downtown area offers a large variety of hotel options. Be aware that the hotels are small and November is a busy month in the city. Please, make your reservation as soon as possible. Below is the list of the hotels we recommend and for which a special price for UNAM is offered. The attendees of the ngVLA event can access this discount (valid from November 10 to 15) using a special code sent to all registrants via email. See information about booking process for the following hotels below. You must contact the hotels directly via email or phone, with a few exceptions, in order to take advantage of our conference discount.

See Google map of hotels

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Travel Support

Travel Grants Available

The organizers have funds available to help with accommodation and/or registration fee, whoever needs it. If you need financial assistance to attend the meeting, please complete the Financial Support Request form. The organizers could prioritize students and postdocs/early career researchers presenting an oral (if chosen) or poster presentation. The organizers will review requests on an ongoing basis. They must be received by August 1, 2024.

Travel Visas and Letters of Invitation

Be sure to check visa requirements for travel to Mexico. If you need an official invitation to secure a travel visa, please send your request to ngVLA24@nrao.edu as soon as possible. Please include your name, address, affiliation, and nationality along with any other information you need included on your letter of invitation.    

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