8th International Conference for the History of Science in Science Education
International History, Philosophy,
and Science Teaching Conferences, Brazil 2010 - contact:
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Foreign visitors should arrive
to the Sao Paulo International Airport (Guarulhos = GRU), not to the
Rio de Janeiro International Airport. The distance between Sao Paulo
and Rio de Janeiro is about 300 miles. Most international flights
arrive directly to Sao Paulo.
Participants from some countries will need a visa when entering in
Brazil. Please find out in a Embassy or Consulate what are the
conditions for obtaining a visa to Brazil. Some information may be
found also at the Brazilian Consulate web address.
If you need an Invitation Letter to attend the Conference, send to us an e-mail message, please. In the message express exactly what you need, please. If, for example, the invitation letter should also be sent to an Embassy or Consulate directly by fax, please include the corresponding address and fax number. It will help a lot if you send us the exact text of the required letter.
The Brazilian currency is called "Real" (the plural form is "Reais"), its symbol is R$. The exchange rate flutuates a lot, but it is not very different from US$1 = R$2. It is possible to exchange dollars or euros for reais at the airport. Some international credit cards (Visa and Mastercard) are well accepted in hotels, shops and restaurants in Brazil, with no additional taxes. ATM facilities are also very common in Brazil.
If you need an Invitation Letter to attend the Conference, send to us an e-mail message, please. In the message express exactly what you need, please. If, for example, the invitation letter should also be sent to an Embassy or Consulate directly by fax, please include the corresponding address and fax number. It will help a lot if you send us the exact text of the required letter.
The Brazilian currency is called "Real" (the plural form is "Reais"), its symbol is R$. The exchange rate flutuates a lot, but it is not very different from US$1 = R$2. It is possible to exchange dollars or euros for reais at the airport. Some international credit cards (Visa and Mastercard) are well accepted in hotels, shops and restaurants in Brazil, with no additional taxes. ATM facilities are also very common in Brazil.
From Sao Paulo to Maresias
The taxi service from Guarulhos International Airport to Maresias (via Mogi das Cruzes) costs about R$500 (US$250). If you are planning to use this option for any reason, contact the local organizers who can help you to obtain a cheaper transportation.
There are public conventional buses from São Paulo to Maresias. One can take a bus at Guarulhos International Airport to the Tiete bus terminal in Sao Paulo, and from there take another bus to the town of Sao Sebastiao. This bus stops right in front of the hotel; you should make sure to ask the driver to make a stop in Maresias. This bus from Tiete Terminal to Maresias has 6 daily departures. Information about those buses can be obtained at http://www.litoranea.com.br.
International History, Philosophy,
and Science Teaching Conferences, Brazil 2010 - contact:
mail
