WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Health care professionals and
researchers who care about the
pain in children as a primary concern
or who address the well-being of
children with diseases and injuries
that carry a burden of pain will attend
the 8th International Symposium
on Pediatric Pain. Physicians, nurses,
psychologists, physiotherapists and
other health care professions, as well
as researchers interested in basic and
clinical sciences, the social, cultural
and environmental determinants of
health and health care policy will
learn about recent advances and
best practice.
For details of the Scientific Program and for registration information see the conference website: www.ispp2010mexico.com
FOLLOWING IS SOME INFORMATION AND LINKS TO HELP THOSE ATTENDING ISPP-2010 TO HAVE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE TIME IN ACAPULCO
For information about things to do during your stay in Acapulco see: www.visitmexico.com/wb/Visitmexico/Visi_Acapulco
For a listing and review of restaurants in Acapulco see: http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2804024-acapulco_restaurants-i
Tips for travelling in Acapulco:
-Drink only bottled water
-Only eat salads in hotel restaurants
-Don’t eat fruit or seafood sold at the beach
-Where possible get taxis from the hotels
-Don’t carry a large amount of cash
-Avoid marginal areas
For more information see: www.travel-acapulco.com/travel-tips.html
Delegates should check travel advisories about travelling in Mexico which include important tips for safe travel. For example, useful and up-to-date information is provided by the US Department of State travel advisory website: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_970.html
Local conference organisers have taken measures to ensure that an appropriate level of security will be available at the conference venues: http://childpain.org/ispp-travellers.html
PARTNER
The American Academy of Pain Medicine
26th Annual Meeting
www.painmed.org/conf_schedules/index.html
Date: February 3-6, 2010
Location: San Antonio, TX
GETTING TO ACAPULCO
Acapulco International Airport (Juan Álvarez International Airport, ACA) has long been important in the development of tourism in southern Mexico. It is the largest international airport in the country's southern Pacific region, and one of the largest air facilities in Mexico. Frequent flights are available daily from Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City as well as less frequent flights from other Mexican, American, and Canadian cities.
Getting to and from the Acapulco International Airport
Acapulco “Juan N. Alvarez” International Airport is a ten-minute drive to The Fairmont Acapulco Princess and a 35 minute drive to downtown Acapulco. The following airlines serve Acapulco: Aeroméxico, Mexicana de Aviación, America West, Continental Airlines, American Airlines and Aviacsa.
The Symposium bureau does not provide airport pick up to the hotel.
However, please find the transportation information below:
Driving Directions
- Leaving the airport, take the only main avenue, Boulevard de las Naciones
- Stay on this boulevard for five miles (approximately ten minutes)
- You will then see the entrance for The Fairmont Acapulco Princess
Airport Shuttle
Transportation can be arranged through Maritur, the in-house travel agency for both The Fairmont Acapulco Princess. Shuttle costs start at approximately USD 25.00 (MXN 279.00) one way and are subject to change without notice.
Maritur is open daily from 7:00 am to 10:30 pm (local time) and can be contacted through the hotel switchboard:
Tel: +52 (744) 469-1000
E-mail: acapulco@maritur.com
Taxis and Limousines
Taxis are readily available at the arrivals level of Acapulco International Airport. The rate is approximately USD 15.00 (MXN 167.00) one way. Please note, we have been advised that it is more secured to book your taxi inside the airport.
Page last updated: February 22, 2010