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:
Other tour packages, which are not exclusive to IACAT participants, are also available and can be viewed on the Lotus Receptivo website.
Day 1 Includes:
(Departure at 10:00 AM from the hotel - Arrival approximately 7:00 PM)
- Accommodation in Copacabana (Hotel Windsor Martinique Copacabana within 100m from Copacabana Beach and 15 minute walk to Ipanema Beach);
- Vehicle and driver;
- Licensed tour guide with English-speaking service;
- Admission to the Museum of Tomorrow;
- Olympic Boulevard;
- Sugarloaf Cable Car ticket (during sunset);
- All-you-can-eat buffet lunch.
Day 2 Includes:
(Departure at 7:00 AM from the hotel - Arrival approximately 10:00 PM)
- Accommodation in Copacabana (Hotel Windsor Martinique Copacabana within 100m from Copacabana Beach and 15 minute walk to Ipanema Beach);
- Vehicle and driver;
- Licensed tour guide with English-speaking service;
- Christ the Redeemer admission (van access);
- City Tour: Metropolitan Cathedral, Lapa Arches, Selarón Steps, Sambódromo (exterior), and Maracanã Stadium (exterior);
- Admission to Rio Scenarium (live music);
- All-you-can-eat buffet lunch.
The Tour Does Not Include
- Drinks and desserts during buffet lunches;
- Food, drinks, snacks, and meals at Rio Scenarium;
- Personal expenses and extra transfers.
| October 1st (single room) | R$ 2,080.00 |
| October 1st (double room) | R$ 1,760.00 (Each) |
| October 2nd (single room) | R$ 1,860.00 |
| October 2nd (double room) | R$ 1,480.00 (Each) |
| October 3rd – Morning (single room) | R$ 1,770.00 |
| October 3rd – Morning (double room) | R$ 1,390.00 (Each) |
| October 3rd – Night (per person) | R$ 510.00 |
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.