Hotels
The conference will be held in the Misión de los Angeles hotel, twenty
minutes walk from the center (zocalo) of one of Mexico's loveliest old colonial
cities. Rooms will be available in the Misión de los Angeles hotel
and two additional hotels within walking distance. Misión de los Angeles
hotel has green areas and a central swimming pool, although the pool is unfenced
and without lifeguard. The Holiday Inn Express is three blocks and 7 min.
walk (crossing a busy avenue) from the conference hotel, and close to the
historic city center. Hotel Victoria also has an attractive swimming pool
and overlooks the city from a site about 20 min walk uphill (along a busy
avenue) from the conference hotel. These hotels will apply the same reduced
rates to ABS registrants who reserve their rooms for up to three additional
nights before the meeting or up to three additional nights after the meeting.
Housing reservations can now be made (housing
reservation form) by printing the form and faxing it to InterMeeting,
who will confirm your booking. Recommendations for other hotels can be obtained
from InterMeeting (imeeting@infosel.net.mx).
We are also maintaining a listing of people who want to share a hotel room (link to roommate request list).
Meal plan
The conference mealplan includes breakfast and a light, cold lunch (with vegetarian
options) in the Misión de los Angles hotel. The mealplan can be
reserved as you reserve housing and will be limited to the first 120 people
who request it. Breakfast buffet will be served in the main hotel restaurant.
Lunch will be served in the Patio de los Laureles and the main hotel restaurant.
This is a list of varied restaurants within 25 min walking distance
of the conference hotel, on streets shown on the conference map, mainly in the
historical center. For additional information on restaurants and cuisine, consult:
http://www.oaxaca-restaurants.com, http://www.familytravelforum.com/oaxacarestaurants.html and
http://www.ehi.com/travel/mexico/majorcit/oaxaca-dining-restaurants.htm
El Naranjo
Trujano 203. Serving contemporary Oaxaca food based on old family recipes. One
of Oaxaca's seven moles is featured each day and there are many delicious variations
of chiles rellenos from mild to hot. $ Moderate.
Catedral
Garcia Vigil and Avenida Morelos. This elegant yet accesible local favorite
takes up the entire area of a former colonial house. Favorite dishes include
the mushroom soup flavored with epazote and the chicken in squash blossom sauce.
They offer 11 cuts of tenderloin, as well as a variety of regional dishes, such
as caldo tlalpe;o and mole poblano. $$$Expensive.
Marco Polo
Pino Suárez 806. Fresh seafood is flown in daily from the Oaxacan coast.
With fresh seafood and a relaxing ambiance, Marco Polo offers the sights, sounds
and sensations of a coastal seafood house. $Moderate.
María Bonita
Alcalá 706. This charming little restaurant serves authentic Oaxacan
Cuisine to mostly local clientele sitting at its six tables. $Moderate.
El Sagrario
Valdivieso 120. On the top they serve house specialties, incluiding traditional
Oaxacan cuisine, seafood, and a variety of beef and chicken dishes. On the bottom
floor you will find the pizzeria and soda fountain. $ Moderate.
Doña Elpidia
Miguel Cabrera 413. The phrase "home - style cooking" is often used
by restaurants, but Doña Elpidia´s really does mean something.
Inexpensive.
El Gecko
5 de Mayo 512. Coffee drinks are offered along with light food. Inexpensive.
Coffee beans
5 de Mayo 400. A great place for a delicious cup of Oaxacan Pluma Hidalgo coffee
where you can choose from a selection of cakes and quiches. Different mixtures
and roasts of oaxacan coffe beans are on sale. Inexpensive.
El Sol y la Luna
Reforma 502. International. 514 80 69.
La casa de la abuela
Av. Hidalgo 616 upstairs. Regional specialities. 516 35 44.
La Casita
Av. Hidalgo 612 upstairs. Regional specialities. 516 2917.
La fonda de Santo Domingo
5 de Mayo 411. Regional specialities. 514 8924.
La Primavera
Av. Hidalgo y Portal de Flores. Regional specialities. 516 2595.
Los Chapulines
Murguía 104. Regional specialties. 515 76 46.
Los Pacos
Independencia 601. Regional specialities. 514 1351.
Madre Tierra
5 de Mayo 411. Italian/Vegetarian. 516 77 98.
Terranova
Portal Benito Juárez 116. International. 514 05 33.
There are no professional child-care facilities in Oaxaca, but we found a service provider you might fund useful. Here we reproduce the information they provide without liability. As we understand it, only the manager speaks English.
Diversiones Poing Poing offers a wide variety of entertaining activities for children in a secure environment, for a daily fee. Special arrangements for groups can be made.
Diversiones Poing Poing boasts:
• inflatable trampolenes
• sponge-ball pools
• "soft-play" climbing structures
• didactic area with jig-saw puzzles, building blocks, finger-painting and drawing activities
• roller racer-riding area
• 24 ft tall rock-climbing wall
• Nintendo game-cubes
• padded area with early stimulation activities for babies 6 - 12 month old
• mini-theatre with the latest movies for children
• snack bar - cafeteria with TVs
• board game and reading area for parents
Children safety is ensured through:
Diversiones Poing Poing
Blvd. Manuel Ruiz # 300-A
Colonia Reforma
Ph. (52-951) 518 60 60
Fax (52-951) 518 59 09
dibocorp@prodigy.net.mx , please
write in the Subject: ABS meeting
Open Tue Fri, 12:00 20:00 h
Sat Sun, 10:00 20:00 h