Society Activities

Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting 2009

Welcome to Del Rio for the
80th Texas Archeological Society Annual Meeting
October 23-25, 2009

You are invited to Del Rio for the 80th Annual Texas Archeological Society Meeting

¡Bienvenidos a México!
Kim Canseco
TAS Local Arrangements Committee Volunteer

While in Del Rio for the TAS Annual Meeting consider a trip across the border to Ciudad Acuña.  Enjoy the quaint shops and restaurants along Hidalgo and Madero Streets.  Walk Benjamin Canales Plaza and experience its cultural flavor and historical importance.  The curio shops, restaurants, pharmacies and liquor stores are always favorite stops for visitors.

Our friends and merchants in Acuña welcome you and are “a sus ordenes” (at your service).  Dollars and credit cards are accepted.  The same amount of caution should be used as when you travel to any new city or country.  There are two, easy-to-satisfy absolutes about going to Mexico.

1. Have your U.S. Passport or Passcard with you as you will need to show this as you return through U.S. Customs.
2. Do NOT carry any weapons or ammunition across the bridge.

You can feel comfortable strolling within the shopping district (the streets mentioned above and their connecting cross streets) near the international bridge and returning to Del Rio at a reasonable hour.  You may take a taxi to Acuña from your hotel, or you may drive your vehicle and park in the parking lots on or near Hidalgo Street.  You may also park in a lot near the bridge on the U.S. side, and hike across.  The shopping and dining district is within easy reach (two blocks) after crossing the bridge.  If you drive, check to make sure your car insurance covers you in Mexico.

The bridge toll going into Mexico is $2.50, and to return to the U.S. the toll is just under $2.00 (this varies with the peso/dollar exchange rate—which is now approximately 13 pesos to 1 U.S. dollar).  Remember, U.S. citizens must have a passport or passcard to return to the U.S. through the Port-of-Entry.

¡Buen viaje!