Hotels & Accommodations

Hotel Zazz is the official hotel of Festival Flamenco Alburquerque! Located in the historic Nob Hill district on Route 66, Hotel Zazz is just a 15-minute walk from the University of New Mexico where Festival workshops are held. The closest hotel to UNM, Hotel Zazz offers beautifully designed rooms, a pool, and more!

• Hotel Zazz offers Festival Flamenco Alburquerque participants
  

  15% off when booking with the code FFA15

Other Accomodations

El Vado Motel was one of New Mexico’s first motels to greet Route 66 travelers. Generations of families have forged lasting memories and adventures starting here. Today, El Vado is a unique blend of historic character and charm, combined with modern comforts and amenities. El Vado is located at Old Town Albuquerque. Their courtyard hosts five “food pods” with kitchens emitting alluring scents of Costa Rican platters, Asian-fusion chicken, Cubano sammies, and towering green chile cheeseburgers.

Parking & Transportation

Parking at UNM

There are various parking lots and structures located around the University of New Mexico. Information about hourly rates and temporary permits are available here.

Getting Around

With the majority of Festival Flamenco activities taking place at the University of New Mexico, alternative transportation is accessible and easy to navigate. Here are a few options:

ABQ RIDE

ABQ Ride provides a large network of routes within Albuquerque, including the ART transit system, with approximately 10 connecting directly to the University of New Mexico, where Festival Flamenco is held. ABQ Ride is also connected with Google Maps, so finding routes and times via your mobile device is quick.

TRANSIT MAP | WEBSITE

Lyft & Uber

Download Lyft or Uber on your smartphone for quick response and travel times from your unique location to where you need to go.

LYFT WEBSITE | UBER WEBSITE

New Mexico Railrunner

Interested in a day trip during your stay? New Mexico Railrunner is a train that spans from Belen to Santa Fe, and connects to bus routes at downtown Albuquerque’s Alvarado Transportation Center.

TRANSIT MAP | WEBSITE

Z TRIP

Albuquerque-Based Z Trip is a local franchise of Z Trip, an alternative to Lyft or Uber.

WEBSITE | 505-247-8888

Dining & Attractions

If you feel the need sustenance between workshops, take your pick from any of the economical, varied, and delicious restaurants that line Central Ave near the University of New Mexico.

FRONTIER RESTAURANT

2400 Central Ave SE | Albuquerque, NM 87106
New Mexican food, salads, burgers and world famous cinnamon rolls.

EL PATIO

142 Harvard Dr. SE | Albuquerque, NM 87106
Authentic New Mexican cuisine like enchiladas, sopaipillas; located on Harvard, south of Central.

SALT AND BOARD

Harvard Dr. SE #9 | Albuquerque, NM 87106
A great place to find delicious charcuterie boards, gourmet sandwiches, salads, craft beers, and wine.

SAHARA MIDDLE EASTERN EATERY

2622 Central Ave SE | Albuquerque, NM 87106
Just a couple blocks east of the University, Sahara is family owned, authentic middle-eastern cuisine served by the friendliest workers. Let them make your day with a flavorful chicken schwarma, falafel sandwich, and warm pita.

BRICK YARD PIZZA

2216 Central Ave. SE | Albuquerque, NM 87106
Brickyard is a great place to go for pizza, calzones, and green chile cheese breadsticks in a fun, college-life atmosphere.

ANNAPURNA

2201 Silver Ave. SE | Albuquerque, NM 87106
A vegetarian’s or vegan’s paradise, and a delightful surprise for the meat-eater trying something new. Located on Silver and Yale, one block south of central, at Annapurna you can try cardamom pancakes, garlic cilantro naan, and coconut “cream” pie!

MATA G VEGETARIAN KITCHEN

116 Amherst Dr. SE | Albuquerque, NM 87106
Daily hot dish special from a variety of international cuisines, Mata G in Albuquerque’s historic Nob Hill is a destination for foodies seeking fresh, fast vegetarian and vegan entrees and snacks.

Climate & Attitude

Albuquerque is located at an altitude of 5,000 feet. At 4,000 feet, your body experiences a lower level of oxygen. As a result, your body works harder to maintain your oxygen levels. As your body is working harder, you may experience headache, listlessness, shortness of breath with mild to moderate activities, trouble sleeping, frequent urination, lack of appetite, or nose bleeds.

Three or more liters of water per day, a high-carb diet, and iron rich foods can help your transition. A carb rich diet naturally replaces muscle glycogen levels and prevents protein from being burned as energy, allowing you to maintain energy. Another benefit is it also requires less oxygen for metabolism and your body works less to digest these foods.

WHAT TO EAT AT HIGH ALTITUDE

Garlic in whole, roasted or tablet form; Bananas whole or in pancakes, yogurt or cereal; High complex carbs such as rice, pasta, potatoes, whole grain breads, oatmeal and bagels; Plenty of fluids such as water, caffeine-free teas, fruit juice, and electrolyte-rich liquids; Iron-rich foods like red meats, leafy greens.

COMBAT THE DRYNESS

You’ll find the air much drier in the mountains than at sea level. Bring these along to stay comfortable: saline nasal spray, extra-strength moisturizers, lip balm, and artificial tears.

PROTECT AGAINST THE SUN

Consider bringing high SPF sunscreen, a hat with a wide brim, and sunglasses.

You must not rely on the information on this website as an alternative to medical advice from your doctor or other professional healthcare provider.