ALTERNATIVE LODGING :

For more eclectic lodging in the heart of downtown, Flagstaff has two historic hotels:

The Monte Vista Hotel: http://www.hotelmontevista.com/

The Weatherford Hotel: http:// www.weatherfordhotel.com/

(Note: The bar upstairs in the Weatherford is perhaps Flagstaff's coolest watering hole)

*For a quiet Bed & Breakfast, within walking distance of downtown, try the Aspen Inn (Mention Latin American Studies and Joe, the Inn-keeper, will give you a discount).

*Please note that you will need your own transportation to get from any of the above-listed alternative hotels to the conference site.

The Days Inn (928) 774-5221 / (800-329-7466) is within walking distance of the Radisson.

For attendees on a tight budget, Flagstaff offers a full complement of inexpensive motels.

Areas of Interest:

While we realize that your interest in RMCLAS is primarily academic, Flagstaff is located near many areas of unique touristic interest.   First and foremost, Flagstaff is a 75-minute drive from the Grand Canyon. We are also 45 minutes from the red rock cliffs of Sedona. For ancient indigenous ruins, visit Walnut Canyon National Monument (7.5 miles east of Flagstaff) and/or Wupatki National Monument (33 miles from Flagstaff). Flagstaff is a short drive to the Navajo and Hopi reservations.

Dining:

In addition to the Radisson, Flagstaff has a variety of restaurants.   Some that you might consider are:

Beaver Street Brewery (28 S. Beaver St), pub food, beer and wood-fired pizzas

Black Bean Burrito Bar (12 E Route 66), burritos etc.

Brix Restaurant and Wine Bar (413 N San Francisco), fine dining with an environmental conscience.   Expensive.

Burrito's Fiesta (1530 S. Riordan Ranch St), burritos, tacos, tamales (fast; Mexican owner).

Buster's Restaurant and Bar (1800 S. Milton Rd), fresh fish and seafood

Cottage Place (126 W Cottage Ave), considered by many to be Flagstaff's finest restaurant.   Expensive.

Cuzco (109 E. Phoenix), Peruvian cuisine.

Dara Thai (14 S San Francisco St), Thai cuisine

Delhi Palace (2700 S Woodlands Village Blvd), Indian cuisine

Josephine's (503 N Humphreys St), new American cuisine

Macy's European Coffee House (14 S Beaver St), vegetarian sandwiches and soups (they do not serve dinner).

Mountain Oasis (11 E Aspen Ave, in front of Heritage Square), Mediterranean

Pasto (19 E Aspen Ave, in front of Heritage Square), slightly upscale Italian

Pesto Brothers (104 N Leroux St, on Heritage Square), Italian dinners and pizza

TRAVEL to - from and within FLAGSTAFF:

The nearest international airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. From Phoenix you can drive to Flagstaff in two hours and thirty minutes. Rental cars are available at Sky Harbor Airport.

U.S. Airways offers flights from Phoenix to Flagstaff on propeller ("Dash 8") shuttle planes.   The flight lasts about twenty minutes. At Flagstaff's Pulliam Airport you can rent a car or call a taxi.

Sun Taxi: (928) 779-1111

A Friendly Cab LLC : (928) 774-4444

Shuttles :

There are also a number of shuttle services that run vans between Sky Harbor Airport and Flagstaff. Please call to verify schedules and prices:

·Flagstaff Express (928) 225-2290. You can check their schedules on line at www.flagstaffexpress.com .

 ·Open Road Tours (928) 226-8060 or toll-free at 877-226-8060. You can check their schedules on line at www.openroadtours.com. They also run shuttles to the Grand Canyon.

·A Friendly Shuttle (928) 226-0106. Check schedules or book on line at www.afriendlyshuttle.com.

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