Hotels/Travel

The Fairmont Hotel is the official Hotel Sponsor of ¡VivaFest! and the Mexican Heritage Mariachi Workshops

To book a room at the Fairmont, call 1-800-441-1414 or use online reservation.
Remember to mention you are coming to the San José Mariachi and Mexican Heritage Festival and use the “MEX0912″ code to get the special discounted rates.

For the best accommodations downtown San José has to offer, try our official hotel sponsor, the Fairmont San José. Located right across the street from the Plaza de Cesar Chavez, just half a mile from the San José State Event Center, and less than a mile from the HP Pavilion, the Fairmont is the most luxurious and convenient place to stay for all the San José Mariachi Festival concerts. With special Mariachi Festival room rates at just $90 for standard rooms, staying at the Fairmont for the Festival is affordable as well.

Please also kindly note that currently, we are expected to sell-out on 10, 11 & 12 September 2012.

Clarion Hotel: Official Hotel Workshop Sponsor

Make a reservation for only $89.00 per night until August 31 at http://www.clarionsj.com/ or call at (888) 453-5340

What else is there to do in downtown?

The Tech Museum is part of the festival boundaries. Your festival admission gives you free access to all the Museum galleries.

Dine: The restaurant scene offers a mix of international cuisines; visitors can find food options in and around downtown San Jose that range from traditional American cuisine to delectable Vietnamese restaurants.

For a complete listing of what’s happening in downtown San Jose, visit: www.sjdowntown.com.

To learn more about San Jose, visit: www.sanjose.org.

Film & Community Conversations:
Dr. Adriana Ayala
Film & Community Conversations:
Dr. Humberto Morales
Film & Community Conversations:
Reyna Grande
Music:
Maestro Andrés Cárdenes

Film & Community Conversations:
Graciela Tiscareño-Sato
Monday, June 10, 2013:
A Conversation with Author of “Latinnovating,” Graciela Tiscareño-Sato
Saturday, May 11, 2013:
A Conversation and Violin Master Class with Maestro Andrés Cárdenes
Friday, May 10, 2013:
A Conversation with National Book Critics Nominee Reyna Grande

Friday, May 3, 2013:
From the Battlefield to the Plaza
Concerts:
Dia de los Muertos Community Concert and Family Activities
Friday, September 21, 2012:
California History Walking Tours
Special Events:
Maya Calendar Revealed

Cine y Cena - Dinner and a Movie @ VivaFest!:
20th Anniversary Como Agua Para Chocolate Diner
Thursday, September 13, 2012:
The Weight of the Nation
Film & Community Conversations:
Irene Chavez
Music:
Las Cafeteras

Music:
La Misa Negra
Film & Community Conversations:
Aurora Guerrero
Dance:
Guelaguetza performers from Santa Cruz
Cine y Cena - Dinner and a Movie @ VivaFest!:
20th Anniversary Like Water for Chocolate

Saturday, September 15, 2012:
The Renaissance of Mata Ortiz
VivaFest! Film Series @ theTech Museum IMAX Theatre:
Mosquita y Mari
Monday, September 10, 2012:
Mexican Movie Night (In Spanish)
Film & Community Conversations:
Isaac Artenstein

VivaFest! Film Series @ theTech Museum IMAX Theatre:
Tijuana Jews
Film & Community Conversations:
Rick Najera
Saturday, September 8, 2012:
Taco Shop w/ Rick Najera
Concerts:
Domingo Gigante: A Night Of Stars

Music:
Los Texmaniacs
Music:
Trio Ellas
Music:
Paquita la Del Barrio
Music:
Ozomatli

Music:
Lila Downs
Music:
Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan
Music:
Ronstadt Generations
Film & Community Conversations:
Ruben Navarette

Film & Community Conversations:
Javier Sicilia
Special Events:
VivaFest 2012 Spring Events – Conversations with Javier Sicilia Ruben Martinez and Ruben Navarrette
Concerts:
VivaFest 2012 Spring Events – An Evening of Comedy!
Dance:
Calpulli Tonalehqueh