Tourism information about Brazil

This is a preliminary package containing information about places to visit here in Brazil. We planned periods of stay based on time and cost. Individuals are free to book their own sightseeing activities. We do not provide these services, except information. We will use the website to update information and special rates, if available, will be later presented to ISAPA participants.

General information
Portuguese (not Spanish) is the official language of Brazil. Many tourist locations have English-speakers. For more information about travel packages, visit: http://www.brol.com

10-day visit
If you are coming to stay only 10 days including the symposium, you will have little time to travel. So, you might want to consider following activities:

City of Brotas
70 km from Rio Claro
Canto do Sol Pousada - H. International - Avenida Lourival Jaubert da Silva Braga, nº 1750, Jd. Regina Phone: (55) (014) 3653-8081/ 3653-0330
http://www.cantodosol.com.br
E-mail: hi@cantodosol.com.br - CreditCards accepted:
Pousada Sítio Recanto Alvorada - Rodovia SP 197, km12,5 (Estrada Brotas-Torrinha) Phone: (55) (14) 3656-5091 / 3656-6332 / 3656-5082
http://www.recantoalvorada.com.br
E-mail:recantoalvorada@recantoalvorada.com.br
More:
http://www.capitaldaaventura.com.br

City: Águas de São Pedro (Hot springs)
120 km from Rio Claro
Hotel Green - Reservation (55) 19-3482-1734.
http://www.linksat.com.br/hotelgreen
Hotel Portal das Águas - Reservation (55) 19-3482-1259
http://www.abili.com.br/portal
http://www.aguasdesaopedro.sp.gov.br

15-day visit
This time schedule allows you to see more of the country. We recommend a trip to the Northern coast of São Paulo up to the border of Rio de Janeiro. The hills, the vegetation of the rain forest (the Atlantic forest runs along the whole Brazilian coast, one of the longest in the world for a single country) makes Brazil an unforgettable experience.

Coastal guide to São Paulo State
The scenic drive from Rio Claro to São Sebastião takes about four hours. Paraty, on the border of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, is approximately six hours by car or bus.

City of São Sebastião
Ciribaí Praia Hotel: Rua dos Jacarandás, nº165 - Paúba - São Sebastião - SP. Fones: (12) 3865.5090/3865.5220. Celular: (11) 9112.9020 Fax: (12) 3865.5090/3865.5220.
http://www.ciribaipraiahotel.com.br/
E-mail: reservas@ciribaipraiahotel.com.br
Pousada Bella Luna: Rua Benedito Brás Moreira, 343 - Maresias - São Sebastião - SP. Reserve: (12) 3865-7703 or (13) 9131-1516.
http://www.pousadabellaluna.hpg.ig.com.br/
E-mail: pousadabellaluna@hotmail.com

City of Caraguatatuba
Apart Hotel Paradise Chalés: Avenida Rio Grande do Norte, 770 - Indaiá - Caraguatatuba - SP Reservations: (12) 3887.6647 - Cellular: (12) 9729.0698.
http://www.condominioparadise.com.br/
E-mail: paradisechales@ig.com.br
Apartamentos Sol da Prainha: Rua Prof. Adali Coelho Passos, 495 - Prainha - Caraguatatuba - SP. Reservations: (12) 3882.2854 ou 9714.1569
http://www.litoralvirtual.com.br/soldaprainha/index.html
Casas Residencial Santa Mônica: R Manoel Borba Gato, 420 - Martim de Sá - Caraguatatuba. Reservations: (11) 287.6789.
http://www.litoralvirtual.com.br/santamonica/index.html
E-mail: aarlinda@uol.com.br

City of Ilhabela
Pousada Golfinho: Rua Lincon Feliciano, 85 - Itaguaçú - Ilhabela - SP. Reserve: (55) 12-3896.1347 - 9141.2640.
http://www.ilhabelaturismo.com.br/
E-mail: administracao@pousadagolfinho.com.br

City of Ubatuba
Acqua Flats: Avenida Marginal, 324 - Praia das Toninhas - Ubatuba - SP. Reserve: (12) 3842.1104.
http://www.acquaflats.com.br/
E-mail: pierre.imoveis@acquaflats.com.br
Âncora Residencial Chalés: Rua Sargento Assad Feres, 837 - Praia da Maranduba - Ubatuba - SP. Reservations: (55) 12-3849.8324.
http://www.maranduba.com.br/ancora/index.html
E-mail: sainttropez@uol.com.br

City of Paraty (RJ)
Paraty (State of Rio de Janeiro at the border with the state of São Paulo). The city is famous for its historic colonial architecture. It was a port of entry for Brazil in the XVI century, used to ship gold back to Europe. Just fantastic to see that there’s still a place that stays relatively intact, away from modern influences. No cars are allowed downtown. There are many small islands. Some are private and even have resorts and restaurants.

Information on lodging and tourism
http://www.paraty.com.br/ipasseio.asp
http://www.paraty.com.br/iindex.asp
http://www.hotelcoxixo.com.br/icoxixo.htm

30-day visit
If you have the money and the time, you can conveniently fly to many locations, including the famous Northeast beaches and Amazônia, in Brazil’s Northern region. Also consider visiting the European-flavored states of the South. It’s easy to blend in with Brazilians, although many people are unaware of the extent of the country’s diversity. If you are a cosmopolitan, plan a trip to São Paulo and Rio to experience urban cultural and social activities. If you like a calm environment, check out the many ecological tours available throughout the country and even in the regions surrounding Rio Claro.

Documents and legal stay
Brazil requires a valid passport with a tourist visa. Invited guests, IFAPA Executive Board members and all other participant are responsible for their own paperwork and visa fees. Visa information can be obtained by visiting:
http://www.migrante.org.br/embaixadas.html (Portuguese information for all Brazilian consulates around the world)
http://www.brazilny.org/index_English.html (English information - USA only)
For information send email to: consulado@brazilny.org

Weather and seasonal information
Brazil is predominantly a tropical country but has diverse and rapidly changing weather patterns. In São Paulo (at the Tropic of Capricorn), the weather is temperate (ranging from 18 to 21°C). In August we are in our winter season. It is dry and sunny, but it gets cool at night in some regions. You can obtain weather and seasonal information at:
http://www.geographicguide.com/

For Brazilian climate:
http://www.brcactaceae.org/climate.html