WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Health care professionals and
researchers who care about the
pain in children as a primary concern
or who address the well-being of
children with diseases and injuries
that carry a burden of pain will attend
the 8th International Symposium
on Pediatric Pain. Physicians, nurses,
psychologists, physiotherapists and
other health care professions, as well
as researchers interested in basic and
clinical sciences, the social, cultural
and environmental determinants of
health and health care policy will
learn about recent advances and
best practice.
For details of the Scientific Program and for registration information see the conference website: www.ispp2010mexico.com
Following is some information and links to help those attending ISPP-2009 TO have a safe and enjoyable time in Acapulco
For information about things to do during your stay in Acapulco see: www.visitmexico.com/wb/Visitmexico/Visi_Acapulco
For a listing and review of restaurants in Acapulco see: http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2804024-acapulco_restaurants-i
Tips for travelling in Acapulco:
-Drink only bottled water
-Only eat salads in hotel restaurants
-Don’t eat fruit or seafood sold at the beach
-Where possible get taxis from the hotels
-Don’t take out a lot of money in the ATM or money exchange houses
-Avoid marginal areas
For more information see: www.travel-acapulco.com/travel-tips.html
Delegates should check travel advisories about travelling in Mexico which include important tips for safe travel. For example, useful and up-to-date information is provided by the US Department of State travel advisory website: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_970.html
Local conference organisers have taken measures to ensure that an appropriate level of security will be available at the conference venues: http://childpain.org/ispp-travellers.html
GETTING TO ACAPULCO
Acapulco International Airport (Juan Álvarez International Airport, ACA) has long been important in the development of tourism in southern Mexico. It is the largest international airport in the country's southern Pacific region, and one of the largest air facilities in Mexico. Frequent flights are available daily from Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City as well as less frequent flights from other Mexican, American, and Canadian cities.
Getting to and from the Acapulco International Airport
Acapulco “Juan N. Alvarez” International Airport is a ten-minute drive to The Fairmont Acapulco Princess and a 35 minute drive to downtown Acapulco. The following airlines serve Acapulco: Aeroméxico, Mexicana de Aviación, America West, Continental Airlines, American Airlines and Aviacsa.
Page last updated: May 20, 2009