COLMEX/UNAM
June 8 – 10, 2022

Getting here

Click on the link to find out if you need to fulfill visa requirements. Once arriving at Benito Juarez Airport, make sure you buy an authorized taxi ticket to your hotel. Authorized taxis are a little pricier than street cabs, but they are a lot safer and still very reasonably priced. A taxi ride from the airport to your hotel would range between MX$200 to $400, depending on the location. Make sure that you are getting the standard, "Sedan" service if you are less than 4 people since the "Ejecutivo" option is more expensive. We strongly discourage the use of non-authorized taxis at the airport, since it is not only dangerous but also illegal. You will know if your taxi is authorized if you need to buy a ticket from a stand.

Venue

SALT32 will be held at El Colegio de México, Auditorium "Alfonso Reyes".

Getting around

Accessing El Colegio de México is easy by taxi or Uber. Public transport is not a good option, since there are no metro stations in the area and buses are not easy to get around. This site will help you estimate cab fares in Mexico City. As we said, taxis are inexpensive, but it is safer that you take the slightly pricier "sitio" taxis (i.e. from taxi stands) rather than flagging them on the street. Please refrain to do so. Uber is also a safe option. Make sure you download the app before coming to SALT32.

Weather

SALT32 will take place in the middle of the rainy season in Mexico City. Do not forget your umbrella and a hat for the sun.

Safety

Although Mexico City is fairly safe in our national context, please be prudent. Here are some tips you should keep in mind when you are here:

  • Keep an eye on your belongings at all times.
  • Avoid walking at night. If you are going out, it is a good idea to arrive and leave by taxi/uber.
  • Remember only to use Sitio Taxis or Uber.
  • If you need to use an ATM, do it during daylight hours and, if possible, use those located inside shops and malls rather than on the street. There is is an ATM inside El Colegio de México. This is of course the safest option :)
  • Keep your valuables in your hotel room (including your passport). We know that you will need your laptop for the conference but otherwise try not to carry expensive things.
  • It is a very good idea to make sure your phone has roaming and internet service in Mexico City. Having an internet connexion at all times will help you to use Uber, Google maps, and contact the organizers at any time, should you need anything. (Obviously, at the venue you will have wi-fi at all times).

COVID

We are trying to make SALT32 as safe as possible. After two years into the pandemic, we all know how COVID19 is transmitted and which measures can help us mitigate its propagation. Here are some things you need to keep in mind when in Mexico City:

  • The Mexican Government strongly recommends you wear a face mask if you're in a public space in Mexico City and many places require the use of face masks to enter. El Colegio de México, our venue, has a strick mask policy. All SALT32 participants will be required to wear a face mask at all times when indoors. We respectfully ask you to make sure that you wear a high filtration mask for the conference (N95, KN95, KF94). If you do not have access to such masks, please contact us and we will buy them for you.
  • Given that El Colegio de México is quite isolated, lunch, refreshments, and coffee services will be provided (further details about fees and meals options will be posted soon). All coffee breaks and lunches will take place at the garden of El Colegio de México, to diminish the risk of COVID transmission. No food or beverages will be allowed in the Auditorium.
  • As for March 11, in Mexico City, the vaccination rate for adults (18 years old and older) was: 97% of adults have had at least two vaccine doses
    78% of adults have had a booster dose
We are very excited to have you here in Mexico City and we are really putting all our efforts to make sure the conference is as safe as it can be. This, however, requires that every member of our community properly follows the mitigation measures for COVID-19. Let´s keep SALT32 safe!

COVID testing

Near El Colegio de México

  • LABORATORIO MÉDICO CHOPO (walking distance from Colmex)
    Branch: Jardines en la montaña
    Address: Calle Pico de Turquino 10, Jardines en la Montaña, Tlalpan – 14210, CDMX.
    Testing hours: 12:00 to 13:30 hrs. Test: Antigens Results: email (2–3 hrs.)
  • FARMACIA DEL AHORRO (5–10 min taxi/Uber ride from Colmex —walking not recommended) Branch: Ajusco
    Address: Carretera Picacho-Ajusco 724, Jardines del Ajusco, Tlalpan, 14200
    Schedule your test: https://www.fahorro.com/antigen-test
    Test: Antigens
    Results: paper (30 min.) and email
  • FARMACIA SAN PABLO (5–10 min taxi/Uber ride from Colmex — walking not recommended)
    Carr. Picacho-Ajusco 724, Jardines del Ajusco, Tlalpan, 14200
    Test: Antigens
    Testing hours: 10:00 to 20:00 hrs.
    Results: paper (30 min.). They might send them by email too. Ask at desk.

Near to hotels

HOTEL RADISSON PARAISO
There is a service for antigen tests in the hotel. You should arrange this directly with them as soon as you check in as the service is provided by an external lab. Alternatively, you can take a taxi/Uber to Hospital Médica Sur (10 min. ride by car):

  • HOSPITAL MÉDICA SUR
    Address: Puente de Piedra 150, Toriello Guerra, Tlalpan, 14050 Ciudad de México, CDMX
    Testing hours: 06:30–20:00 (Mon-Fri), 07:00–14:00 (Sat.)
    Test: PCR and antigens
    Results: on website, PCR (1–2 days), antigens (2 hours)

HOTEL ROYAL PEDREGAL
There is a service for antigen tests in the hotel. You should arrange this directly with them as soon as you check in as the service is provided by an external lab. Alternatively, you can take a taxi/Uber to the options near Colmex or near Hotel Camino Real. It should take you 10 minutes by car to get there.

HOTEL CAMINO REAL PEDREGAL
The easiest option is to test at Hospital Ángeles del Pedregal, which is next to the hotel. There are also two pharmacies within walking distance:

  • HOSPITAL ÁNGELES DEL PEDREGAL
    Address: Camino Sta. Teresa 1055–S, Héroes de Padierna, 10700 Ciudad de México, CDMX.
    Testing hours: 7:00–18:00
    Tests: PCR and antigens
    Results: Online at the webpage; PCR (1–2 days) antigens (2 hrs.)
  • FARMACIA SAN PABLO
    Branch: Santa Teresa
    Address: Camino Sta. Teresa 840–Local A, Santa Teresa, La Magdalena Contreras, 10700, CDMX
    Testing hours: 10:00 to 20:00 hrs.
    Test: Antigens
    Results: paper (30 min.). They might send them by email too. Ask at desk.
  • FARMACIA BENAVIDES
    Branch: Santa Teresa
    Address: Camino Sta. Teresa 13, Pedregal del Lago, Tlalpan, 14110 Ciudad de México, CDMX
    Testing hours: 09:00–19:30
    Test: Antigens
    Results: paper (30 min.)

Coyoacan area

  • FARMACIA DEL AHORRO
    Branch: Aguayo
    Address: Belisario Domínguez 3 Villa Coyoacan 04000
    Schedule your test: https://www.fahorro.com/antigen-test
    Test: Antigens
    Results: paper (30 min.) and email
  • SALUD DIGNA
    Branch: Coyoacán
    Address: Av. Universidad #1338, C.P. 04110
    Hours: https://www.salud-digna.org/antigeno-covid-19/
    Schedule your test at: www.salud-digna.org
    Results: WhatsApp and on the website, PCR (2 days), antigens (2 hours)
  • LABORATORIO MÉDICO CHOPO
    Branch: Miguel Ángel de Quevedo
    Address: Av Miguel Ángel de Quevedo 890, Parque San Andrés, Coyoacán, 04040 Ciudad de México, CDMX
    Hours: 13:00–16:30 (Mon-Fri); 13:00–14:00 (Sat.)
    Test: PCR and antigens
    Results: email, PCR (1–2 days) antigens (2 hours)