ISSME 2023, University of Veracruz
(Universidad Veracruzana), Xalapa, Mexico
The 13th biennial International Symposium on the Sociology of Music Education will take place June 26-29, 2023, hosted by Cuerpo Académico FIEM at the University of Veracruz
(Universidad Veracruzana), Xalapa, Mexico,
in connection with the MayDay Group.
Click HERE to view the Symposium schedule
TRAVEL INFORMATION
(Scroll down for hotel information)
TRAVEL OPTION #1 – via Mexico City
Step 1
Book your flight to arrive to the Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City
Step 2
Reserve your bus ticket to Xalapa CAXA station using one of the following links:
Option 1: Mexico Airport-Xalapa. This option is the most convenient since the bus station is located in Terminal 1. This transportation runs in reduced amount of times during the day.
Option 2: Mexico TAPO station- Xalapa CAXA station. You will need to commute from the Airport to Mexico TAPO station (commute time approximately 10 minutes). There are several options to go from Mexico City to Xalapa via the TAPO bus station.
Approximate time of the ride between Mexico City and Xalapa: 4 hours and 30 minutes.
Step 3
Once you are in the airport and picked your luggage, please go to Terminal 1 door 7. You will find a person properly identified as a member of the organization committee for the MayDay/ISSME Event. This person will assist you to board a safe commute to get to TAPO (really safe transportation from the Airport to Mexico TAPO station)
Step 4
Once you arrive at TAPO, you will find a person (volunteer) properly identified as a member of the organization committee waiting for you at the entrance of the TAPO station. The person (volunteer) at the Airport will notified the person at the TAPO station that you are in your way so that you can receive assistance once you get to TAPO. You will be guided to the gate where your bus will depart.
Step 5
Once you get to the Xalapa CAXA station, you will find a person properly identified as a member of the organization committee. This person will assist you to get a taxi inside of the bus station to get to your hotel.
TRAVEL OPTION #2 – via Veracruz City
Step 1
Book your flight to arrive to Heriberto Jara International Airport in Veracruz City
Step 2
Reserve your bus ticket to Xalapa CAXA station using one of the following links:
There is a shuttle that runs from the Veracruz Airport to Xalapa CAXA station.
Approximate time of the ride between the Veracruz Airport and Xalapa: 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Step 3
Once you are in the airport and picked your luggage, please go to the arrivals area. You will find a person properly identified as a member of the organization committee for the MayDay/ISSME Event. This person will assist you to board your shuttle.
Step 4
Once you get to the Xalapa CAXA station, you will find a person properly identified as a member of the organization committee. This person will assist you to get a taxi inside of the bus station to get to your hotel.
HOTELS
The organizing committee has secured conference rates at two hotels. The options are as follows:
Option 1. Holiday Inn Express: The price for this hotel is approximately $70 USD per night. This hotel is a 5 minute walk away from the School of Music. The price includes breakfast and taxes. If you want to reserve a room there, you can use the following link, which takes you to the rooms booked for the conference and has the conference rate: shorturl.at/tGQ58
Option 2. Meson del Alferez: The price for this hotel is approximately $50 USD per night. This hotel is a 5 minute walk away from the School of Music. The price includes breakfast and taxes. If you want to reserve a room there, please send an email to alferezxalapa@gmail.com or reach hotel staff via WhatsApp at +52 228 818 0113. In your communication with the hotel, let them know that you will be attending the music education conference that will be taking place at the Facultad de Musica de la Universidad Veracruzana at the end of June.
The staff of the hotel are able to respond to your emails or WhatsApp messages in English or Spanish.
A third hotel option is:
Hotel Maria Victoria (Older facilities but clean and location convenient. Prices are very affordable)
Average price per night 20-30 USD (after taxes) per night for a one double bed.
6 minutes walking from the School of Music
*** If you have any questions related to travel, accommodation or registration, please do not hesitate to contact Hector Vazquez: hvazquez@uvic.ca.
SYMPOSIUM VENUE
Facultad de Música de la Universidad Veracruzana
The School of Music is located in downtown Xalapa. 9 minutes away walking from the State Government Building and the Xalapa Cathedral.
Website: https://www.uv.mx/musica/
Location https://goo.gl/maps/nk6CQQUfjHdzgwhG7
