VII Mexican School on Gravitation and Mathematical Physics
"Relativistic Astrophysics and Numerical Relativity"

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
 November 26 - December 2, 2006




Venue

As in the previous two occassions, the VII Mexican School on Gravitation and Mathematical Physics will take place at the colorful town of Playa del Carmen in the Mexican Caribbean (the "Riviera Maya"), in the State of Quintana Roo, about 50 km south of Cancun international airport.

The conference venue will be the Iberostar Tucan/Quetzal resort in the beach of "Playacar".  All conference talks and activities will be held here.


Accommodation

There are a limited number of rooms  reserved with a special fare at the conference venue, the Iberostar Tucan/Quetzal resort.  People interested in these rooms are advised to book and pay in advance.  The rates for the rooms are (prices are per night per person):

Single:  USD  152.00
Double: USD  123.00
Triple:   USD  95.00


The hotel is an "all-inclusive" resort, so room prices include accomodation plus 3 buffet-style meals, domestic drinks and snacks (the above rates do not include transportation to and from the airport).  Reservations and payment are to be arranged directly with the travel agency Tierra Maya Tours  (please contact Monika Zuber
and mention that you will be attending the VII Mexican School to get the special rate).

A list of other less expensive hotels can also be found here.


Transportation


The best way to get to Playa del Carmen is by airplane to Cancun international airport.  From there a bus or shuttle can be taken to the town of Playa del Carmen.