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Reservas aéreas

Follow Up & Del Bianco Travel Experience has excellent air fares for participants of this event, with DISCOUNTS UP TO 20% of the amounts available on the after completing the form, you will receive by email the flight options, with the best conditions available.

Tours locais

City Tour Fortaleza

A panoramic view of the most beautiful places of Fortaleza. The tour includes the main tourist attractions: Beira Mar, Praia do Futuro, Mausoleum, English Bridge, José de Alencar Theater, Metropolitan Cathedral, Fort of Nossa Senhora da Assunção, Mercado Central and Emcetur. Departure: 8:30 am Return: 12.30 Visiting stops: Central Market, Cathedral and José de Alencar Theater (Wednesdays only)

Tour Canoa Quebrada

Beach of international fame since the 70's when it began to receive European tourists, backpackers and hippies. Distance: 160 km (approximately 2h20min travel) - East coast - highway CE-040 Checkout: 7:30 am Return: 16h00 Point of support: Barraca Antonio Coco Services: restaurant, lockers Optional tours: Buggy - (duration: 1h30min) Raft - (duration: 30 min)

Tour Cumbuco

Former fishing village, Cumbuco is a beach known for its dune park. High dunes, steep, shaped by the action of the winds, forming true canyons, enabling a pleasant and radical buggy ride in which you choose the intensity: with or without emotion. Distance: 35 km (approximately 40 minutes of travel) - West coast - highway CE 090 Departure: 8:30 am Return: 16h00 Point of support: Barraca Cumbuco Beach Services: restaurant, lockers, swimming pool Optional tours: Buggy - (duration: 1h30min) Raft (duration: 30 min)

Tour Lagoinha

Quiet bay showing a high and orange dune entering the sea that is one of the most publicized landscapes of Ceará. The beach offers an optional ecological tour during which you will get to know the native lagoons and the vegetation of the region. Distance: 130 km (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes) - West Coast - highway CE-085 Checkout: 8:00 am Return: 16h00 Point of support: Manzari Restaurant Services: restaurant, lockers Optional tours: 3 in 1 (buggy, catamaran and bib) - (duration: 1h30min)

Pre & Post Tours

Salvador

Former capital of Brazil and the spiritual home of much of its traditional culture, there's a great deal to pack into a couple of days in Salvador. You can spend your time wandering the pretty streets of the old colonial neighbourhood, watching the impromptu displays of capoeira (the slave's athletic fight/dance) or attending Candomble rituals (an African religion that has deep roots in Salvador). Some of our preferred hotels are located in the charming colonial old town of Pelourinho making exploration of this (the best part of the city) much easier.

Inclusions:

02 nights in Pestana Bahia Lodge Hotel or similar Breakfast Private transfer airport/hotel/ airport with guide Panoramic Tour with guide Historical Tour with guide

Iguassu Falls

More than twice as large as Niagara Falls and truly one of the most spectacular sites that nature has to offer, the magnificent Iguassu Falls not only divide the powerful Iguazu River, but they also separate Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay borders. Comprising 275 separate falls that stretch for more than one and a half miles, many of which are over 200 feet in height, it affords visitors breathtaking panoramic views, particularly from the Brazil side. It is sometimes said ‘from the Brazilian side you see the falls, and from the Argentinean side you live them’ and we couldn’t agree more. The Brazilian side also has the pick of the hotels with the renovated and Orient Express owned hotel Das Cataratas - just a stone's throw from falls. It is also possible to find very good accommodation on the Argentinean side, which hosts hotel Sheraton Iguazu, also inside the Argentinean national park, and some charming boutique hotels.

Inclusions:

02 nights in Hotel Bourbon or similar

Pantanal

As The world's largest wetlands area, the Pantanal is simply the best wildlife spotting in South America. Though well less known than the Amazon, it is in fact made up of a variety of distinct terrains and ecosystems (wetlands, savannah and rainforest), This remains of the most unspoilt and abundant habitats in the world. There are hundreds of animal species unique to the area, including 698 bird species, 80 mammals, 260 fish species and 50 reptiles. The Pantanal is home to many exotic and endangered species and including hyacinth macaws, toucans, tapir, giant anteaters, giant otters, the maned wolf, jaguar and capybara. It can be explored in a number of ways, either by staying at a lodge in one location or a safari through different terrains. We can tailor-make such private safaris to your wishes, from bird watching to Jaguar tracking, all with expert guidance. When to go? This will depend on what you are looking to spot. However, it's generally best during the dry season (July-September) or the transition seasons (March-June and September-November).

Inclusions:

Accommodation with breakfast, lunch and dinner English guide Transfer and sightseeing in regular basis

Manaus 3 nights (package)

An unlikely city, set in the middle of the Amazon, surrounded by thousands of miles of rainforest in every direction. Manaus is the arrival point for anyone entering the Amazon. Due to the distances involved to the better lodges, an overnight stay in the city is required on the inward bound journey.

Inclusions:

Private Transfer aeroporto / hotel with guide 01 night in Hotel Largo Manaus Package Anavilhanas - 3 days/ 02 nights including tours.

Transfers

Albergues recomendados para este evento

Visa and Vaccines

Visa

Designed to help participants to meet administrative requirements in certain countries, official letters of invitation for entry visa or other purposes may be supplied upon request. Please allow sufficient time for this procedure. Note that such letters do not commit the Organizing Committee to any kind of financial support, hosting arrangement, nor does it guarantee an entry visa issue. Please, be advised that the invitation letters just will be issued by the Organizing Committee after the participant registered. So, you should fill out the registration form as early as possible in order to get your visa in time for the Symposium. Participants are strongly advised to make sure they fulfill all legal requirements to enter Brazil. Besides a valid passport, an entry visa may also be required. Visas are required only for visitors coming from countries that require visas for Brazilian citizens. For getting your Brazilian Visa, see instructions further.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, citizens of the following countries do not need visas:

The folloIt is very important to inform you that the Brazilian govermment can change these diplomatic conditions without previous warning.

PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR NEAREST BRAZILIAN CONSULATE

eVisas

The Electronic Visa of the Federative Republic of Brazil, is a new Visa application done over the internet, which Australian, Japanese, Canadian and US nationals may request for entry into Brazilian territory. Please visit the website: http://www.vfsglobal.com/brazil-evisa/

Vaccines

International Certificate of Vaccination for yellow fever is demanded by Brazilian Government for travelers who have been on last three months or come from these countries:

So, you should get your certificate at an official yellow fever vaccination center as designated by respective state health departments in your city and/or your country that administers yellow fever vaccines manufactured under approval by World Health Organization.
Furthermore, we recommend this vaccination for all Brazilians, foreigners or tourists who intend to visit these Brazilian states:

P.S. The vaccination must be taken (10) ten days before travelling, at least.

Health

There are no compulsory health requirements for entry into Brazil. Precautions are advised for Yellow Fever, Typhoid, Polio and Malaria. We suggest you contact your local G.P. for current advice and recommendations or telephone one of the organizations listed below. You are advised to have full medical insurance coverage. Please note that if you are entering Brazil via Peru, Ecuador or Colombia, you will be required to provide an up to date yellow fever vaccination certificate for immigration purposes. Avoid eating and drinking local products from street vendors and restaurants with suspect hygiene or refrigeration practices. It is advisable to drink only bottled water at all times.

Money

The Brazilian currency is the REAL. All banks and exchange offices accept travelers checks and foreign currency. It is advisable to take US Dollar travelers checks or currency as this is more readily exchanged than other currency.

Time

Brazil spans several time zones, however the Brazilian Standard Time is 3 hours earlier than G.M.T. and 2 hours earlier in the summer (Oct to Feb).

Eletricity

The electric current in most of Brazil is 110v. Many hotels have adaptors if necessary, although is recommended to bring your own travel adaptors

Language

The official language is Portuguese. Some English is spoken, particularly in the main cities, but the nearest thing to a second language is Spanish with which you will generally be able to make yourself understood.

Climate

The climate varies from arid scrubland inland to impassable tropical rainforest of the northerly Amazon jungle and the tropical eastern coastal beaches. The south is more temperate. Rainy seasons occur from January to April in the north (average number of days when there is some rain is 22); April to July in the northeast (average number of days when there is some rain is 14); December to March in the Rio/Sao Paulo area (average number of days when there is some rain is 10).

Tipping

In most restaurants and bars a 10% service fee is added to the bill. More sophisticated places may add on 15%. If service is not included it will be stated at the bottom of the bill: "Serviço não incluído". Cab drivers do not expect a tip, but it is normal to round up the final price. You should be aware that the amount shown on the taximeter may not always correspond to the amount you are due to pay - look out for a separate sheet taped to the window which will tells you how much the amount on the meter equates to.

Taxes

Airport taxes are usually included on the ticket price. To promote tourism and conventions, most of the hotels charge a non mandatory fee that runs from U$ 1,00 to U$ 7,00 per room per night depending on the hotel category as a contribution to the Convention Bureau. If guests want to deny the payment they must inform to the reception clerk upon check out.

Brazilian food and drink

The most common dishes feature various meats, rice and the ubiquitous Brazilian black beans (feijão), whilst restaurants often offer all-you-can-eat barbecues and buffets. Brazil also has many regional varieties of cookery. An example is the Bahian cookery, which includes dishes such as : Vatapa (shrimps, fish oil, coconut milk, bread and rice), Sarapatel (liver, heart, tomatoes, peppers, onions and gravy). From Rio Grande do Sul a typical dish is Churrasco (a kind of barbecue). From the Amazon comes Tacaca (thick soup with shrimps and garlic).

Clothing

Brazil's climate ranges from tropical in the north to temperate in the south. Throughout the country, however, dress is informal. Generally, light cotton shirts, shorts, dresses and trousers are ideal for day wear, whilst in the evenings long-sleeved shirts and leather shoes are normal. You will not normally need a jacket and tie in Brazil. In their winter (June/September) it is worth bringing something warm, as the temperature can be quite cool in the south of the country.

General security

Brazil, especially Rio, has had a bad reputation for personal security and many potential visitors have been put off travelling there. Much of this reputation can be put down to wild exaggeration, but it has had the beneficial effect of spurring the various city authorities into doing something about it. There are now far more tourist police, who are a great deal more helpful to visitors, and there is much better patrolling of problem areas. Although there is far more being done to improve security, an awareness of the following will lessen the risk to you and your belongings:

Shopping

As with the food, in a country the size of Brazil there are many local specialties for the shopper. In most major cities shopping centers stay open until late (up to 10.00 pm), while street shops close at 6pm. Good-quality arts and crafts are available at regular outdoor markets, which are colourful and entertaining places for tourists to visit.

Informações sobre a cidade sede do evento

General information about Brazil

Health

There are no mandatory requirements for entry into Brazil. It is recommended to take precautions against yellow fever, polio, typhoid and malaria. We suggest you contact the nearest Consulate of Brazil for updated information. It is recommended that you are covered by a comprehensive health insurance. Attention: If you are entering Brazil by Peru, Ecuador and Colombia, you must present updated certificate of vaccination against yellow fever to passport control. Local diet: It is advisable to take precautions against intestinal ailments as long as there is not adapted to the change in diet. It is not recommended to take tap water, especially in rural areas, due to possible contamination. Limit your consumption of water to the bottled product. Even with treatment that water gets in big cities, and because the chemicals are different from what you are used to, we still recommend that you drink mineral water.

Money

The Brazilian currency is the REAL. The banknotes are in denominations of 100, 50, 10, 5, 2 and 1; Coins: 1.00 real; 50 cents, 25 cents, 10 cents, 5 cents and 1 cent. In general, exchange offices accept exchange a wide variety of foreign currencies, however we recommend that you bring US dollars in the same currency, since this exchange more easily than any other.

Time

The Brazilian territory covers multiple time zones. From GMT, the official GMT, then also in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, is three hours early (two hours earlier in the summer)

Eletric current

The electric current in Brazil is 110 or 220 volts, depending of the city. However, you may find these two options inside the hotel

Language

The official language is Portuguese. The English language is also spoken, especially in major cities, but the closest language to Portuguese is Spanish with which you can be understood.

Weather

The climate ranges from arid scrub the inside to the impenetrable Amazon jungle in the north, through the tropical beaches of the Atlantic in the east of the country. The south is more temperate. Rainy seasons: From January to April in the north; April to July in the northeast; December to March in the region between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.

Gratuites

Most restaurants and bars include 10% service the account. More sophisticated places can charge up to 15% more. If the service is not included, there should be a warning stamped on the account. Taxis do not expect gratification, but it is common to round the fare up. At certain times it is possible that the amount you see on the meter is not the exact amount due. Check for a table stuck to the rear window of the car. There you can measure the exact amount due.

Foods and drinks

The most common dishes take various meats, rice and black beans. Restaurants offer buffets of grilled meats and other dishes. The Brazilian regional cuisine is richly varied such as Vatapá (shrimp, fish oil, coconut milk, bread and rice) and Sarapatel (pork, tomatoes, peppers, onions and sauce). In Rio Grande do Sul, the barbecue is a typical dish (grilled meat, and sauce with tomato and onion). There are numerous varieties of alcoholic beverages available, including excellent beers: Antarctica, Brahma, Skol. The most popular is the rum, the main ingredient of Caipirinha, made with diced lemon, ice and sugar. There are no restrictions on hours for serving alcohol. You can also take one of an endless variety of fruit juices, including some highly-vitamin, of which you have never heard. The coffee is usually served strong and very sweet. If you want to avoid sugar, ask your juice or coffee with sweetener or sugar.

Clothing

The climate in Brazil is tropical in the north to temperate in the south. All over the country, people dress informally. During the day, the ideal is to use light cotton shirts, shorts, dresses and trousers. At night, it is customary to wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants and leather shoes. In Brazil you will normally need a jacket and tie. In winter (June / July), it is good idea to bring a sweater, since the temperature can drop.

Shopping

In Brazil there are many local specialties for those who want to go shopping. The shops stay open late (in a few days to 22:00) in large urban centers. The Rio de Janeiro offers antiques and jewelry. Special purchases may include gems (particularly emeralds) and jewelry (especially silver). In the northeast, among the specialties are the incomes, tablecloths, sheets etc. and pottery.

Security

The Brazil, especially Rio de Janeiro, have a bad reputation when it comes personal safety, and many potential visitors feel discouraged from traveling there. Much of this reputation can be considered extreme exaggeration, but had the positive effect of bringing the authorities, particularly in Salvador and Rio de Janeiro, to do something about it. There are now more trained police officers to meet the tourists. Furthermore, the patrol problem areas was significantly improved. Although they take a lot more steps to improve safety, it is important you take note of the following tips in order to reduce the risk to you and your belongings. Valuables: Most crime is opportunistic nature, and the best way to avoid theft is to stay in safe areas. Check with the concierge at your hotel on the place where you want to go or not secure.

Beaches

A significant part of Brazilian culture and the Brazilian of leisure centers around the beach. Thus, the beaches can be very fun and relaxing places. Do not forget the sun in Brazil can focus more directly and more strongly than in Europe, and take precautions. Certain areas, especially in Rio de Janeiro, have dangerous currents. Knowing this, stay close to other bathers and obey the warning flags: Red - Danger. It is strongly discouraged to enter the sea. White: The water is safe.

Mapa de hospedagem

Emergency phone

We are open from Monday to Friday from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm and on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays when required. However, you can find us even outside office hours at the following emergency phone number:

+55 21 98234-0001