Cities

   RIO DE JANEIRO - Apart from its natural beauty, the city of Rio de Janeiro is one of the country’s great business centers and is constantly being chosen to host important national and international conferences, congresses and meetings.

For the 8th year, Rio de Janeiro has kept its position as number one in the Latin American ranking of cities hosting international events, according to the ICCA - International Congress and Convention Association.

With its spacious modern convention centers this city can hold events whatever their size. Up until 1960 the city of Rio de Janeiro was the capital of Brazil and it has traces of sumptuousness in its architecture and in imposing buildings like the Municipal Theatre, Paço Imperial (Imperial Palace) and the National Library among many others.

SÃO PAULO - unites those fundamental conditions that make it an excellent option as a destination for events. Paying close attention to global events, the city has always been host to national and international events of great importance. Every day more than 200 events are held in the city of São Paulo ranging from small meetings to exhibitions on an international scale in the fields of economics, industry, science, culture and sport. 75% of all the fairs and congresses that take place in Brazil, are held in São Paulo. The best restaurants, the lively night life, theatres and shows make visitors who go there on business always stay on a little longer.

BRASILIA - Modernity and organization are the trademark of the capital, Brasilia. Daring architecture of the Pilot Plan area of the city reveals itself within impeccable urban planning, the work of the internationally recognized architects Oscar Niemeyer, Lúcio Costa and of landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx. Urban planning has some further benefits, such as convenient location of the Convention Center - only a ten-minute walk from the city’s hotel sector. The capital of Brazil is the only city in the world constructed in the 20th century to have been declared a World Historical and Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.

SALVADOR - Renowned for its history, cultural mixture, religious syncretism and for its hospitable people, the capital of the state of Bahia attracts visitors from all corners of the world. When the subject is events then Costa do Sauípe is one of the best-structured private tourism complexes in the whole of Brazil. It is located at the edge of the sea with pleasant high-standard inns and hotels. It has installations for the practicing of various sports, such as professional tennis courts, golf courses, a nautical center, as well as spaces dedicated to the holding of large-scale events and conventions.

FORTALEZA - This city has a physical structure able to cater for any type of event, local and international. Ease of access to the airport, flights available to many Brazilian regions and other countries, and the privileged location make the State a natural choice for organizers of fairs, conferences and events. And many tourist attractions offering the first class entertainment.

◦ Itinerary Sample

DAY 1

DAY 2

MORNING:
• Pickup at the Rio de Janeiro International Airport and transfer to the Hotel
• Beachfront Hotel check-in and Lunch
Afternoon:
• Beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema – It is almost impossible for visitors to resist the charm of the city's 80 kilometers of beaches. Framed by the wavy black and white mosaics of Avenue Atlântica, Copacabana is one of the main reasons for this fascination. In fact, there are two separate beaches here: Leme (one kilometer) and Copacabana, (just over three kilometers). A center of activity both night and day, the beach is lined with kiosks, a bicycle path and racks, lifeguard posts, public showers and bathrooms, hotels, bars and open-air restaurants. Ipanema is even more irresistible than the muse that inspired the "Girl from Ipanema" and there is no doubt that Ipanema is a famous meeting point in Rio de Janeiro. A major attraction throughout the day, its sands also welcome countless after-dark visitors, including joggers and other athletes who cluster at its kiosks, pedal along the bicycle path and make good use of special lighting to exercise and relax. Thanks to its multi-faceted lifestyle, Ipanema truly reflects the Carioca spirit of the people of Rio, welcoming visitors eager to join in the fun.
EVENING:
• Dinner
• Samba Show - you will see the display of Carnival throughout the year with beautiful costumes, the rhythm of a typical "samba school" and the diverse richness of the Brazilian culture.

Morning:
• Breakfast
• Time reserved for Business Meeting/Seminar at the hotel’s conference room, with coffee and snack service.
Afternoon:
• Lunch
• Corcovado & Tijuca Forest tour: At the Corcovado Hill, located in the Tijuca Atlantic Forest, the largest urban forest in the world, is the statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of Rio's most famous postcards. The Corcovado Hill, together with Dona Marta belvedere, is a mandatory tour in Rio for the beauty of the sightseeing from both locations. From the Corcovado, we can see the beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon, the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and the Botanical Garden. From the D. Marta belvedere, the main attractions are the Maracanã stadium, the Guanabara Bay and the Sugar Loaf. The Tijuca Forest National Park, which covers some 20 miles of Rio's urban landscape, is a hand-planted rainforest, home to a vast variety of exotic plants and wildlife found only in the Atlantic Rainforest region. Known as the 'Green Spine of Rio,' the forest contains several significant sites including Cachoeira dos Macacos (Monkey's Waterfall), Taunay's Waterfall, Chinese View, the large granite Emperor's Table and the Mayrink Chapel, with painted murals by Candido Portinari. Walk an easy trail to view tropical trees and fruits as well as a variety of monkeys, birds and butterflies.
EVENING:
• Dinner
• Gafieira Estudantina - Dance Hall Opened in 1932, the Gafieira Estudantina was designed as an alternative to the old dance halls popular during the 1930s. Today it is a nightspot which offers a setting for a wide variety of styles and rhythms, helping popularize ballroom dancing. A meeting point for artists, singers and song-writers.

DAY 3

DAY 4

Morning:
• Breakfast
• Time reserved for Business Meeting/Seminar at the hotel’s conference room, with coffee and snack service
Afternoon:
• Lunch
• Sugar Loaf Tour: the foot of the Sugar Loaf - "Praia Vermelha" area – is where you are taken by cable-car to the mountain-top, 395 meters above the city. Once there, you will enjoy the magnificent view as the sun sets over Copacabana Beach.
• Maracanã Soccer Stadium - international symbol of soccer-land preserves the history of the sport that is synonymous with Brazil. Among the wonders of Rio, Maracanã, the largest stadium in the world, is one of the country’s major tourist and cultural patrimonies. It was built in 1950 for the World Cup, and designed to hold 166,369 spectators. Currently, after reforms, it can hold up to 114,145. Guided visit to the Football Museum, locker rooms and the stadium Hall of Fame
EVENING:
• Dinner at Churrascaria - typical Brazilian barbecue restaurant
• Bossa Nova Concert - Brazilian music, fusion of jazz and samba

Morning:
• Breakfast
• Private Boat Cruise along the coast of Rio de Janeiro - We start our cruise in Guanabara Bay, with sightseeing of the Botafogo and Flamengo Beaches, Ilha Fiscal, the Rio-Niteroi Bridge, and the Museum of Contemporary Art. We proceed with the tour, watching the Historical Forts along the entrance of the Ba and the Sugar Loaf viewed by the sea. Leaving the bay, we will have an overview of Copacabana and Ipanema Beaches, and stop by the Cagarras Islands for swimming, snorkeling, nature observation and sightseeing of the magnificent landscape of Rio de Janeiro viewed from this archipelago. Next, we may depart cruising to the Niterói shore, passing by the Rasa and Redonda Islands, Piratininga and Camboinhas beaches, reaching the Pai and Mãe Islands, and stop at Itaipu, a nice and soothing beach. At this point, we land at this bucolic beach where several choices of seaside restaurants make this a perfect setting for a relaxing meal. Afterwards, we return to Guanabara Bay to end the day special tour, passing by other beaches and islands, and various spots with nice views of the 'Wonderful City' of Rio de Janeiro.
Night:
• Dinner & Party at the beach Hotel

DAY 5

Morning:
• Breakfast
• Transfer to the Rio de Janeiro International Airport

* Our program itineraries are highly customizable! - As a rule, we carefully design each and every itinerary - tailor made to fit our client's needs and desires.

* We are flexible! - If you have already made some traveling arrangements, we will work with you to incorporate them into our program - or work our program around them.