InterOpOct2012Venue < IVOA

---+!! [[InterOpOct2012][IVOA Interoperability meeting]] %BR% Venue Information

<img width="400/" alt="" src="http://www.astro.iag.usp.br/~carciofi/images/IVOAInterop-SP-2012-t1.png" />

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---++ Meeting Location

The meeting will be held at the [[http://www.iag.usp.br/][Institute of Astronomy, Geophysics and Atmospheric Sciences]] of the [[http://www.usp.br][University of São Paulo]]. The institute is located at Rua do Matão, 1226 (Cidade Universitária). Please see map below.
---++ Program

See the [[InterOpOct2012][program page]].

---++ Registration

Registration is now open. There will be no charge for attendance, however the cost of the bus transport (optional) is BRL 30 (about USD 15) for the entire Interop, and the cost of the banquet is BRL 130 (about USD 65).

To register, please visit the [[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/embeddedform?formkey=dF8zQVVUMmZUYWZzb0ZFWFBMcmJ4T1E6MQ][registration page]].

See [[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AtiQO4btFvIJdF8zQVVUMmZUYWZzb0ZFWFBMcmJ4T1E&single=true&gid=2&output=html][who has registered so far]] (not updated in real time).

*Important:* registration deadline is Oct 14th.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to [[mailto:carciofi@usp.br][contact the LOC]]
---++ Travel Information
---+++ Getting to São Paulo

The most convenient way to reach São Paulo is to fly directly to the Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). There are direct flights to GRU from most large cities of Europe and US.

---+++ Airport Transportation

There are several shuttle bus lines connecting the airport to the city of São Paulo. The terminus of the Guarulhos / Faria Lima line (see yellow pin in the map below) is within walking distance of the hotels. The departure times from the Guarulhos Airport are: 06:00 - 07:30 - 09:30 - 11:00 - 13:00 - 14:30 - 16:30 - 18:00 - 20:00 - 21:30 - 23:30.

Alternatively, you can go with to the hotel by taxi. The cost is about USD 70 and can be paid in advance by credit card in a booth just outside the airport doors.

---+++ Getting to USP

There will be two buses available to transport the participants from the Itaim district to USP in the morning and back in the afternoon.

The buses will depart from the hotel Tryp Itaim located at Rua Manoel Guedes, 320 at 8h45 and back from USP at 18h15.

<strong>IMPORTANT: </strong>there will be no passenger control, which means the buses will not await for you. Please try to be in place at least 5 minutes in advance.

<span style="color: #630000; font-size: 16px; line-height: 15px;">Accommodations</span>

   * We recommend the hotels listed below, located at the Itaim district.

   * These hotels are marked in the google map, below <literal><span style='color: red;'>(red pins)</span></literal> . Click on the pins to get more information.

   * The <literal><span style='color: blue;'>blue pins</span></literal> indicate alternate, but more expensive, hotels.

   * Some hotels are offering special rates for the INTEROP (see below).

<literal><br></br><br></br><small>View <a href='https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=208261156791894430732.0004c49fc6fc97e089fb8&t=m&source=embed&iwloc=0004c49fd357be4c4ed1f&ll=-23.580744,-46.679535&spn=0.037759,0.054932' style='color:#0000FF;text-align:left'>São Paulo Itaim Bibi Hotels</a> in a larger map</small></literal>

   * TRYP Itaim Hotel <a href="mailto:tryp.itaim@solmelia.com" title="Reserva para evento INTEROP-USP">(tryp.itaim@solmelia.com)</a> 
      * Prices: ~USD 130 for single occupancy and ~USD 95 (per person) for double occupancy.
      * Breakfast and Wifi included.
      * Special prices for the interop. Be sure to mention INTEROP-USP in your reservation email.
   * NEWCiti Sao Paulo 
      * Prices: ~USD 120 for single occupancy and ~USD 80 (per person) for double occupancy.
      * Best prices when booked via <literal><a href='http://booking.com'> booking.com</a>.</literal>
   * Transamérica La Residence 
      * Prices: ~USD 110 for single occupancy and ~USD 65 (per person) for double occupancy.
      * Best prices when booked via <literal><a href='http://booking.com'> booking.com</a><span style='font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: #000000;'>.</span></literal>
Note: a 5% service tax will be added to the rates above.

---++ Visa Information

   * Citizens from South America: No visa is required.
   * Citizens from the European Union: No visa are required for Brazil for touristic purposes.
   * American Citizens: Brazil requires U.S. citizens to carry a valid U.S. passport and a visa when traveling to Brazil for any purpose. You must obtain your Brazilian visa in advance from the Brazilian Embassy or consulate nearest to your place of residence. There are no "airport visas" and immigration authorities will refuse entry to Brazil to anyone not possessing a valid visa. For more information [[http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1072.html#entry_requirements][see here]].

---++ Local Information

---+++ Eating

   * At USP (lunch): There are several restaurants in the campus within 10 - 15 minutes walk from IAG. Four options are listed below:

<literal><br></br><small>Visualizar <a href='https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=200003187410468795916.0004cc91cfa77267460db&ie=UTF8&t=m&ll=-23.560209,-46.731581&spn=0.009356,0.005724&source=embed' style='color:#0000FF;text-align:left'>Restaurants close to IAG</a> em um mapa maior</small></literal>

   * At Itaim: the hotel area (see map) is one of the gastronomic quarters of São Paulo, full of restaurants for all budgets.
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