Travel and tourist information:
Ensenada is on the Pacific Ocean coast of the Baja California
peninsula. It is located 60 miles south from the border with
the US and about 70 miles from downtown San Diego, California.
The Todos Santos bay is a place of great beauty that attracts
many visitors that come to admire its views,
fauna and flora; like the gray whale migration from November to
March. Also, the countryside around Ensenada is Mexico's prime wine
producing region.
Further information about Ensenada and the Baja peninsula can be found
at the following links:
http://www.mybajaguide.com/eng/destinations-about.php?id=2
http://www.mybajaguide.com/eng/destinations.php
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How to arrive to Ensenada:
There is a 4-lane toll highway that leads from the border crossing
point in Tijuana to Ensenada. The drive from San Diego to Ensenada
takes about 90 minutes by car.
1) From US to Ensenada via San Diego:
There is good transportation infrastructure between San Diego
and Ensenada, although it is necessary to switch transportation
when crossing the border. There are several options to go from
San Diego airport or downtown San Diego to Ensenada. These include
driving a rental car, using the public transportation system or
riding taxis.
Driving to Ensenada:
If you are driving by car to Ensenada, be sure to get an insurance
that covers for the days you will be in Mexico.
The main port of entrance into Mexico is right at the end of the
Interstate
I-5. At this point you go through a signal that randomly gives you a
green light,
meaning you can pass, or a red light, meaning you have to pull over to
have
your car searched. It is illegal in Mexico to have firearms. Once you
pass
the border station, you follow the signs to Ensenada. The 4-lane
highway
has three tollbooths distributed along the 100 km road. There is a $2.40
USD. toll at each one.
Using public transportation:
There are two stages: from San Diego to the border and then to
Ensenada. If you arrive to San Diego airport, you can take a bus to
downtown San Diego, and from there take a tram that takes you to
the border. If you prefer a more direct route, a taxi can take you from
the airport to the border for about $45.00 USD. At the border, you
cross it on foot and right on the other side you can take a bus to
Ensenada.
This is a 150-yard walk. The buses depart from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.;
the cost
is about $17.00 USD.
Another option is to hire a van from San Diego all the way to Ensenada.
This is a more expensive option that can be affordable if several
passengers
share the ride.
2) From Tijuana via Mexico City.
If you arrive to Tijuana airport via Mexico City, there is a bus
service to Ensenada just there. The cost is about $17.00 USD. The bus is
easily
identified, it is red and it has in there side the legend "Aeropuerto".
Once in Ensenada bus station, a taxi can take you to the Hotel, it
costs around $11.00 USD.
3) The Hotel also offers a transportation service
Between San Diego or Tijuana to the Hotel.
Prices
and details can be found in the following link:
http://www.corporativovirtual.com/hotelcoral/contenido.cfm?cont=TRANSPORTATION
Please, let us now if you require any further assistance.
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There is a 4-lane toll highway that leads from the border crossing point to Ensenada.
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Weather:
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Average low and high temperatures in March: 56º F and 86º F, respectively.
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Participation:
The Conference will be limited to 120 participants. Those interested in
attending should preregister as soon as possible by filling out a form
at:
http://www.galaxiesconf.org/registration.php
The dateline will be the 1st of January, 2008.
The registration fee is $250.00 USD and the Conference dinner
will cost $30.00 USD.
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Venue & Hotel:
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The venue for the Conference is the Hotel Coral & Marina. This
is a 5-star hotel located right at the entrance of Ensenada with
comfortable rooms and convention facilities, ample rooms with wireless
Internet, restaurant, swimming pool, tennis courts, spa,
ample space in gardens and even a marina, where anyone with a boat
may anchor, if he or she feels inclined to sail from southern
California.
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Hotel Coral & Marina, Ensenada, México
We have good deals with the Hotel and you should have advantage of this.
Hotel rates for this event are:
$ 135.00 USD per night per person in a single room.
$ 95.00 USD per night per person in a double room (Update: there are not more shared rooms available).
These rates includes all taxes.
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Payment method:
To make a reservation and payment of your registration, you must
deposit/wire-transfer to the following account:
Account's holder: Instituto de Astronomia
Observatorio Astronomico Nacional
Bank: Wells Fargo Bank
Bank address: San Ysidro Office, San Ysidro, CA, 92173, USA
Account: 0883-0-18202
ABA/IBAN number: 121000248
SWIFT code: WFBIUS6S
Note: You must deposit the amount corresponding to 3 nights before
to make your reservation. After
this date, hotel rooms
are subject to availability and the special rate is not longer
guaranteed. The rest
of the accommodation payment must be done
before March 7th
IMPORTANT!! Please, e-mail a scanned copy of your bank deposit to Hector
Velazquez ( hmv@astrosen.unam.mx ) and to galaxies@astrosen.unam.mx or
FAX it to +52 (646) 1744777, and please, specify your name, type of
room, registration and dinner payment if any as well as your arrival and
departure dates.
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Attractions:
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The Todos Santos bay is a place of great beauty that attracts many visitors
that come to admire its views, fauna and flora; like the gray whale
migration from November to March.
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The countryside around Ensenada is Mexico's prime wine producing region.
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