Location

The ISABR 2010 will take place in Grande Hotel São Pedro, Águas de São Pedro, SP, Brazil (http://www.hoteis.sp.senac.br/Home.aspx?HotelId=1). Águas de São Pedro is a small town on the countryside of the state of São Paulo, approximately 180 km northwest from São Paulo city.

Arriving in Águas de São Pedro

From one of São Paulo airports (Guarulhos or Congonhas) you may use the Airport Shuttle Service (http://www.demanda.com.br/airbus.htm) to São Paulo main bus terminal (Terminal Rodoviário Tietê). From 6:30 to 19:00 there are nine scheduled bus departures from Terminal Rodoviário Tietê to Águas de São Pedro. This route is run by Viação Piracicabana (http://www.piracicabana.com.br/). The bus ride lasts approximately 3 hours. The Grande Hotel is easily accessible from the Águas de São Pedro bus terminal by taxi.

Information about the city of Águas de São Pedro is available at  http://www.aguasdesaopedro.com.br/index3.htm (in portuguese).

Accommodations

Grande Hotel São Pedro, Águas de São Pedro, SP, Brazil

Hotel website: (http://www.hoteis.sp.senac.br/Home.aspx?HotelId=1)

Other options of hotels are available in the city.

Official Tour Agency

Passport and Visa

Visa and passport are required for most foreigners who visit Brazil. Participants are therefore advised to check their individual status and apply for a visa in advance prior to their departure. For information regarding VISA requirements please see : http://www.embratur.gov.br/site/en/dicas_turista/index.php

Language

English is the official language of the symposium. Simultaneous translation will NOT be available.