About Brasília
Brasília was built in the 1960´s to be the capital. You can find here information about Brasília´s Modern Architecture, Civic Monuments, Culture and Lake Paranoá.
Taxi or Uber are the most efficient way to get from Airportto the Hotel Zone (15 minutes). Uber operates in Brasília, with very reasonable fares.
We recommend choosing the options “Black” or “Comfort” for a more pleasant experience. Uber “Bag” is available for occasions when you need more space for suitcases.
You will easily find taxi stands at the arrivals area. Licensed vehicles are marked with a greenand yellow stripe and the number of the car in the door. Be aware not to accept transport from unregistered persons who may be offering service at the airport. Always look for accredited transport desks at the airport.
The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. As the communication in English may be limited around the city, do not hesitate to contact Anvisa’s staff should you need any assistance.
The official language in ICMRA Summit 2024 is English. All presentations and discussions will be in English.
The Brazilian currency is Real, which is rated at around 0.20 USD.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted at restaurants and hotels. We advise you to exchange money only at the airport office, banks or at the hotel frontdesk.
It is Springtime in Brazil and October marks the beginning of the rainy season in Brasília. Temperature may vary from 20° (minimum) to 35°C (maximum). We recommend the following website for more information and weather forecast: Brazilian Weather.
Brasília is generally safe, but please avoid walking around the city alone, especially during the night.
Brazil adopts a policy of reciprocity regarding visas. This means that nationals of countries that require visas for Brazilian citizens will need a visa to travel to Brazil.
We kindly ask you to check the requirements for Visa with the competent authorities prior to your trip. Please note that countries to where you will take connection flights should also be considered.
To find out if you need a visa to travel to Brazil and the frequently asked questions about Brazilian Visa are available here.
