Arrival

Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico, can be reached by plane from a few places throughout the world mainly by connecting flights. But, there are a lot of international flights to Mexico City and then connecting by bus to City of Querétaro directly at the Mexico City´s Airport, taking the Bus line Primera Plus (cost about $350.00 Mexican Pesos; time to arrive Queretaro City about 3 hours).

Public Transport

From the Bus Station of Querétaro (TAQ, Terminal de Autobuses de Querétaro) the Route 121 arrive to Campus Juriquilla (or you could take a taxi at the TAQ), venue of the event.

The follow links include information about the net of public transport in Queretaro
http://issuu.com/redq
http://www.ruteroonline.com/ruteros/qro/rutas_camiones_queretaro

Visas or Entry Requirements

Visitors require a valid passport and a tourist card (US and Canadian citizens) or visa (citizens of other countries) that is provided at any Mexican
Embassy, Consulate, or tourist office.

Currency

The Mexican currency is the Mexican Peso. However, U.S. currency is also accepted in most shops and restaurants. Cash and travellers
cheques can be exchanged at banks and hotels at the daily exchange rate. Most credit cards are accepted anywhere.

Shopping

Shopping hours in Querétaro and other cities in México are generally 09:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 19:00 on weekdays and Saturdays. Shopping malls (in Querétaro) remaining open all business hours and all week-days.

Tipping

In restaurants normal tipping is 10% of the bill.

Taxes

A VAT of 16% is included in the price of most goods and services. An additional 2% occupancy tax is included in hotels.

Banks

Most banks are open from 09:00 to 16:00.

Security

Querétaro is one of the most secure cities in Mexico, and you could walk alone in most places in the city free of fear. All hotels offer safety deposit boxes.

Electricity

Current is 127 volts at 50 cycles per second. Please take this into account and take precautions in the use of electrical appliances.

Climate

Querétaro State lies in the semidesert region of Mexico. Expected high temperatures around 35º C and lows around 18º C, and windy.