Venue and Travel 

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Venue

The 2026 Salamander Meeting will take place at the Seminar Hall “Dr. Ignacio Chávez”, located within the Jardín Botánico of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City. The venue is part of Ciudad Universitaria, one of the main academic campuses in the country. 

Seminar Hall “Dr. Ignacio Chávez”; Jardín Botánico, Instituto de Biología, UNAM

Cerro Zacatepetl S/N, Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, 04370, Mexico City, Mexico

General Access Information

The venue is located inside Ciudad Universitaria, UNAM, in the southern part of Mexico City, in the borough of Coyoacán. Participants are encouraged to allow extra travel time, especially during morning traffic. 

Those staying at the host hotel who wish to arrange private transportation to and from the conference venue may contact a trusted transportation provider directly. This is an optional service, and all arrangements and costs must be covered by the participant. Contact information is provided below.

For all participants, we recommend using the venue name, "Jardín Botánico UNAM", or "Unidad de Seminarios “Dr. Ignacio Chávez,” when arranging transportation.

Nearby Airports

The main airports serving Mexico City are:

• Mexico City International Airport (AICM / Benito Juárez International Airport) – the primary airport serving the city 

• Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA / NLU) – a secondary airport serving the greater Mexico City area

• Toluca International Airport (TLC) – another alternative airport for the metropolitan region

For most international travelers, AICM is the most convenient arrival airport.

Transportation options from the airport

• Taxi or ride-hailing apps: These are the most convenient options for direct travel within the city, though airport ground transportation rules may vary by airport.

• Public transportation: Mexico City has extensive public transportation, but first-time international visitors may find taxi or app-based transportation more convenient, especially when traveling with luggage.

Mexico City offers both Metrobús and Metro. From AICM, the most convenient public option is usually Metrobús Line 4, which departs from Terminal 1 (gate 7) and Terminal 2 (gate 2). The host hotel is located very close to Perisur station on Metrobús Line 1. Public transportation may be a practical option for experienced travelers, although taxi or ride-hailing services may be more convenient for first-time visitors arriving with luggage.

• Optional private airport transportation: Participants who prefer a private transfer from AICM may contact a trusted local transportation provider directly. This is an optional service, is not included in the registration fee, and must be arranged and paid for individually by each participant.

Reference rates (VAT included):  Car (1–2 passengers): MXN 1,200

                                                        Toyota van (3–8 passengers): MXN 2,000

                                                                  Contact: Vía Compass — viacompass@gmail.com | +52 55 5510 0655         

Host Hotel

Radisson Paraiso Hotel 

Cúspide 53, Col. Parques del Pedregal,Deleg. Tlalpan.Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal.

Hotel website: https://www.radisson.com.mx/

The host hotel for the meeting will be Radisson Paraiso Hotel. Participants staying at the host hotel will be responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the conference venue. 

To access the special room rate, please mention the code “Salamander Meeting 2026” when making your hotel reservation. As part of the special rate arranged by the Organizing Committee, breakfast is included in the room rate.

All rates are listed in Mexican pesos (MXN) and are per room, per night. Taxes are included where indicated.