The XXX International Congress of the Mexican Association of Reconstructive Joint Surgery and Arthroscopy (AMECRA) runs from June 3 to 6, 2026 at Expo Guadalajara, bringing together over 1,000 national and international specialists in orthopedics, joint surgery, arthroscopy, and medical research.
Founded in Guadalajara in 1988, AMECRA returns to its home city for this historic edition, which includes a high-level academic program, practical workshops, exhibition of medical technology and surgical instruments, and social activities in one of Mexico's most welcoming cities.
The event takes place at Expo Guadalajara (Av. Mariano Otero 1499), the largest convention center in western Mexico. For doctors and industry representatives traveling from other cities or countries, executive transport solves mobility logistics and lets you focus on what matters: the congress.
XXX AMECRA Congress 2026: Event Details
Dates: June 3 to 6, 2026 Venue: Expo Guadalajara, Salón Guadalajara, Av. Mariano Otero 1499, Guadalajara, Jalisco Expected attendance: Over 1,000 specialists Profile: Orthopedists, joint surgeons, arthroscopists, traumatologists, residents, researchers, and medical industry representatives Program: Keynote conferences, workshops, symposia, commercial exhibition of medical technology Registration: amecra.org.mx
AMECRA is Mexico's reference association for reconstructive joint surgery, joint replacements, and arthroscopy. The congress brings together the leading opinion leaders in orthopedics in the country and Latin America.
The commercial exhibition includes companies of implants, surgical instruments, imaging technology, surgical robotics, and biocompatible materials — a key space for purchasing decision-makers at hospitals and clinics.
GDL Airport to Expo Guadalajara Transfers
Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) is just 15-20 km from Expo Guadalajara, one of the shortest trips in the country between an airport and a convention center:
Main route: GDL Airport → Chapala Highway → Av. Lázaro Cárdenas → Av. Mariano Otero → Expo Guadalajara. Time: 20-35 minutes.
Alternative route: Airport → Periférico Sur → Av. Mariano Otero. Time: 25-40 minutes.
Frequent direct flights from CDMX, Monterrey, Tijuana, Cancún, León, Miami, and Los Angeles make arrival easy for national and international attendees.
Our service includes meet-and-greet at the arrivals hall, flight monitoring, and direct transfer to the hotel or to Expo Guadalajara if you arrive during congress hours.
Recommended Hotels in the Expo Area
Expo Guadalajara is surrounded by hotels ideal for congress attendees:
Less than 5 minutes away: - Hilton Guadalajara — Connected to Expo Guadalajara by walkway, the most practical option - Holiday Inn Guadalajara Expo — Across from Expo, excellent price-quality ratio - Krystal Guadalajara — On Av. López Mateos, 5 minutes
Minerva Area (10-15 min): - Fiesta Americana Grand — Premium, on Av. Vallarta - AC Hotel by Marriott — Modern, Av. Americas area - Hotel Demetria — Luxury boutique in Providencia
For doctors who prefer the nightlife of the Chapultepec area (bars, restaurants, young atmosphere), executive transport connects Chapultepec-Expo in 15 minutes.
Hourly Service for Doctors and Delegations
Medical congresses have specific dynamics our service addresses:
For individual doctors: - Hotel-Expo Guadalajara transfer in the morning, return in the afternoon - Availability for lunches outside the venue between sessions - Evening service for networking dinners and congress social events
For hospital or laboratory delegations: - Coordination of multiple vehicles with synchronized schedules - Executive van for groups of 6-10 doctors from the same hospital - Transfers to sponsor laboratory dinners
For medical industry representatives: - Transport of exhibition equipment (samples, instruments, screens) - Hourly service throughout the 4 days of the congress - Transfers to meetings with doctors at Guadalajara hospitals outside the venue
Billing with CFDI. Payments in MXN or USD.
Post-Congress Activities in Guadalajara
Guadalajara offers unique experiences for those extending their stay after the congress:
Tequila (1 hour): Excursion to the Magical Town of Tequila with distillery visits (José Cuervo, Herradura, Fortaleza). Round-trip executive transport with photo stops in the agave fields.
Tlaquepaque (20 min): Artisan town with art galleries, ceramics, and glass blowing. Ideal for shopping and lunch at El Parián.
Lake Chapala (45 min): Mexico's largest lake, surrounded by picturesque towns like Ajijic with an expatriate community.
Historic Center: Cathedral, Hospicio Cabañas (UNESCO Heritage), Teatro Degollado, Mercado San Juan de Dios.
Recommended gastronomy: Birria (Birriería Las 9 Esquinas), tortas ahogadas (La Flor de Toloache), fine dining (Hueso, Alcalde, La Tequila).
All these destinations are accessible with our executive transport service. For half-day or full-day excursions, hourly service is the most comfortable option.
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Executive Transport for the AMECRA 2026 Congress
Airport-Expo Guadalajara transfers, hourly service, medical delegation logistics. Quote at /contacto or via WhatsApp.