Hotels, Travel & Local Information
Travel & Transportation
Make sure to visit the Travel and Transportation page about how to get around Iguassu Falls. Also, download a map of the city, which shows the locations of the meeting hotels and various restaurants [pdf]. Restaurant phone numbers and addresses are also posted [pdf].
Daily flights to Iguassu Falls are limited; in order to obtain your preferred itinerary and save costs, book your flight today! It is also preferred to reserve airport transportation to your hotel via the local vendor since public transportation may be limited. The name of the airport is: International Airport of Foz do Iguaçu. Details are located at the bottom of the following web page.
Instructions for attendees who have reserved transportation/transfers from and to the airport:
Arrival at Airport: Transportation and signs will be awaiting passengers upon arrival. Drivers will have a passenger list to confirm names; however, it is encouraged that you bring transportation confirmations with you.
Departure from Hotel to Airport: Passengers should be ready 2 hours prior to the scheduled flight. Front desk staff of each hotel listed on the AGU Housing page will have a list that includes the times of the flights and departures from each hotel. Please be sure to check this information prior to your departure date. Drivers will have a passenger list to confirm names prior to departure from the hotel.
Health Information
It is essential to have health insurance in Brazil, as hospital and medical fees can be expensive. For most regions of the country, including Iguassu, vaccinations are not required; however, the yellow fever vaccine is only recommended for all tourists who plan to visit the Amazon rain forest and Pantanal. Vaccinations must be taken at least ten days prior to arriving to Brazil.
Weather
Details about the climate in August is as follows:
Maximum Temperature = 25 degrees C
Minimum Temperature = 10 degrees C
Humidity = 80 percent
Monthly rain = 110mm (lower than annual average)
Banking Information
The following banks are located in the downtown area. Note: there are no banks near the convention center. Visa and MasterCard are acceptable modes of payment. American Dollars are not accepted; the local currency is the Reais.)
BANCO DO BRASIL
Av. Brasil, 1.377 – Downtown
BANCO REAL (Grupo Santader Brasil)
Rua Quintino Bocaiúva, 581 – Downtown
BRADESCO
Av. Brasil, 1.202 – Downtown
CAIXA ECONÔMICA FEDERAL
Av. Juscelino Kubitschek, 64 – Downtown
HSBC
Av. Brasil, 1.151 – Downtown
ITAÚ
Av. Juscelino Kubitschek, 140 – Downtown
SANTANDER
Rua Almirante Barroso, 1.062 – Downtown
UNIBANCO
Av. Brasil, 874 – Downtown
Information about local attractions are listed at: http://www.iguassu.com.br/home/?pagTur=3
Letters of Invitation
Requests for letters of invitation can be sent to: eventus@eventus.com.br
Visas
Do you need a Visa to travel to Brazil? View www.geophysics2010.org/visa.html to see if you only need your valid passport.