Gastronomy, Culture, and Solidarity
Conference Dinner:
The Conference Dinner will take place at Catedral da Sé, a Neo-Gothic cathedral located at Praça da Sé.
Program:
The program begins on Tuesday(29) late afternoon, starting with a guided tour of the cathedral. Its construction began in 1913 and the cathedral was inaugurated in 1954. It is one of the largest Neo-Gothic cathedrals in the world, with seating capacity for 900 people. The evening continues with a concert performed by the Coro Luther King, followed by dinner in the cathedral halls organized by the renowned chef Gil Gondim. The funds raised through these events are allocated to support two social projects — Missão Belém, which provides assistance to people in vulnerable situations, and Marco Zero da Gastronomia, which offers professional training to the same population — as well as to the maintenance of the cathedral. Round-trip transportation from the conference venue on Avenida Paulista is provided.
Please note that the Conference Dinner is subject to a minimum of 100 registered participants. Should this minimum not be reached, the dinner may be relocated or cancelled. In such circumstances, participants may request a full refund. Seats are limited: secure your spot early to guarantee your participation.
Tour in São Paulo:
To be defined, wednesday evening(30)
Tour in Rio:
The Tour in Rio de Janeiro will be organized by Totziens and will take place on October 1 and 2.
Day 1 Includes:
- Accommodation in Copacabana (Hotel Windsor Martinique Copacabana within 100m from Copacabana Beach and 15 minute walk to Ipanema Beach)
- Travel insurance
- Exclusive minibus with tickets included
- Local guide and tour escort to the Christ the Redeemer
- Selarón Steps
- Santa Teresa
- Cable car to Urca Hill and Sugar Loaf (during sunset)
- Visit to Copacabana street market with tour escort
- Happy hour with samba on Copacabana Beach
- Rio de Janeiro themed gift
Day 2 Includes:
- Accommodation in Copacabana (Hotel Windsor Martinique Copacabana within 100m from Copacabana Beach and 15 minute walk to Ipanema Beach)
- Travel insurance
- Exclusive van/minibus with local guide
- Visit to Ipanema Beach
- Tour escort to Samba tour, Museum of Tomorrow and Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebatian
- Reservation at Rio Scenarium bar with live music
The Tour Does Not Include
- Food and Drinks
- Transportation from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro
| October 1st (single room) | USD$450 |
| October 1st (double room) | USD$390 (Each) |
| October 1st and 2nd (single room) | USD$750 |
| October 1st and 2nd (double room) | USD$650 (Each) |
Suggestions for those joining the tour in Rio de Janeiro:
Please check the feasibility of arriving in Brazil for the congress via the São Paulo International Airport (GRU) and departing the country after the tour from the Rio de Janeiro International Airport, without needing to return to São Paulo.
Travel from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro can be done either by plane (about a 1-hour flight) or by bus (approximately a 7-hour trip). I recommend flying to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) for arrival in Rio de Janeiro on the morning of October 1st. There are many early morning flight options departing both from São Paulo International Airport (GRU) and from the more centrally located airport in the city, Congonhas (CGH).
For those who prefer to travel by bus, there are departures from the Tietê Bus Terminal in São Paulo that arrive in Rio around 6:00 A.M. There are very comfortable “leito/cama” or “semileito” buses that allow passengers to rest comfortably during the nearly 7-hour journey.