International Symposium on Advanced Materials: Building Functional Systems via Self-assembly, April 27, 2007, Humacao, P.R.

 

Conference Location

Four Points by Sheraton
170 CANDELERO DRIVE
HUMACAO, 00791 PR
787-850-6000

The Four Points by Sheraton Palmas Del Mar Resort in Humacao, Puerto Rico, is a beach resort hotel located approximately 45 miles from downtown San Juan, eight miles from Humacao Airport and 45 miles from Luis Munos Marin International Airport. Local attractions include the Palmas Del Mar Beach, located less than a mile from the property, the historic Las Cabezas de San Juan Lighthouse, approximately 20 miles away, and El Yunque National Forest, approximately 25 miles from the resort.

To stay in hotel at goverment rates, contact Lynette Rivera at 787-580-0000 ext.9027 or lyri@mate.uprh.edu

Getting to Humacao

I. Airport Shuttle:

Palmas del Mar Transportation (ph. 787-285-4323) will cost between $80 to $100 one way. If other passengers are traveling the cost will be split between them.

II. Taxi:

A taxi from the airport to Humacao will also cost from $80 to $100.

III. Driving to Humacao:

Please follow these directions:

Driving PDF

1. From the San Juan, Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport: follow the signs that say Teodoro Moscoso Bridge. The toll is $2.00.
2. Get on to highway 17 (Piñero Avenue); pass under the highway 18 and exit right towards Caguas. Follow Highway 18 (about 5 miles) and exit left onto highway 52.
3. After about 8 miles you will reach a toll (pay $1.50 on your way back to San Juan). Stay on your right and take the first right (Salida 14) after the toll.
4. As you come down the ramp you will merge with the traffic on Route 1. Stay on the right but do not get off at the first exit or you will be heading to Ponce. Go under the overpass and take the exit to Humacao. Continue along Hwy 30 to Humacao.
5. After about 16 miles (you will pass the exits to the towns for Gurabo, Juncos and Las Piedras), stay on the right towards Salida 30A to Yabucoa, Maunabo, Palmas del Mar.
6. Continue for about 1.4 miles and take Salida 30A to Yabucoa, Palmas del Mar.(This is the last exit, if you miss it, you will be heading to Fajardo).
7. Continue until you reach another toolbooth ($0.50) and get off at the second exitafter the tollbooth. Stay on you right and take the second exit after the tollbooth.
8. Follow Road 906 right to Palmas del Mar Resort entrance (less than 1 mile, if
   you miss the entrance the road changes from 2 to 1 lane).
9. The person on the gate will direct you to The Four Points Sheraton Hotel.