Traveling to Brazil

Rio de Janeiro is linked to airports in more than 80 countries. A great number of international and national airlines link Rio de Janeiro to the main capitals of the world: Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Europa, Air France, American Airlines, Avianca, Azul, BRA, British Airways, Continental Airlines, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Gol, Iberia, KLM, Lan Chile, Ocean Air, Pluna, Pro Sky, TAAG, TAM, TAP, United Airlines, Varig, Webjet, among others.

International delegates are urged to contact their respective consulate, embassy or travel agent regarding visa requirements for entering Brazil. We recommend start processing documents well in advance. A Visa to Brazil is not required for citizens of the following countries: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Luxemburg, Macao, Malta, San Marino, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uruguay and Vatican. Brazil has diplomatic representation in several countries in all continents around the world.

CLIMATE

Rio’s Temperature in April is usually warm. Monthly Average temperature is 25^o C (77^o F). average maximum is 28^o C (82^o F) and average minimum is 22 ^o C (71^o F)

WHAT TO WEAR

Conference attire is business casual.  This includes slacks, polo-type shirts, blazers, or sweaters for gentlemen; slacks, skirts, polo-type shirts or blouses, blazers or sweaters, and comfortable shoes for ladies. Suits, ties, nine-to-five dresses and high heels are strongly discouraged.