• The 9th Brazil School for Single Particle Cryo-EM will be held at Refúgio Cheiro de Mato, hotel located at Mairiporã-SP.
• Address: Estr. Armando Barbosa de Almeida, 8000 – Caceia, Mairiporã (SP).
  Postal Code 07600-010

• Governador André Franco Montoro Airport, also known as “Cumbica Airport” or “GRU Airport“, is the airport through which most foreign participants will arrive.
• It is located in the city of Guarulhos, less than 60 minutes from downtown Sao Paulo, and slightly over an hour from Mairiporã, where Refúgio de Mato hotel is located.

• Transportation between Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and the hotel will be provided on October 15 and 16 for arrivals, and on October 28 and 29 for departures.
• This service is included in the registration fee.
• After your registration and payment are confirmed, we will contact you to collect your flight details and arrange your transfer.

• Visa 

Visitors to Brazil must obtain a visa from a Brazilian Consulate (in some cases, Embassy) unless they come from a visa-exempt country – check the list of countries for a visa required at the following links: 1) English (see the “caption” on the first page and column “Vivis – Visit Visa” in the table for the corresponded visa information); 2) Português version.  

In case of questions, it is strongly recommended you check with your local Brazilian diplomatic mission if you need to apply for a tourist visa beforehand, Consular Offices of Brazil. 

Information on this topic can be found at Brazilian Consulate portal: Brazilian Consulate portal.  

Important: bear in mind you must apply for a visa in advance, at least 2 months before the intended travel to have enough time to get it. 

• VISA Invitation Letter 

The Local Committee (eventos@cnpem.br) can provide a letter of invitation if you need to present it for a visa. The requirements may differ from country to country. Please, check what applies in your case and send us the information such as your passport number, your date of birth and date of arrival. 

The invitation letter is available only for registered participants and the DHL fee is not included in the conference fee if you need the original letter. 

Note the Invitation Letter does not guarantee a Brazilian visa. 

• Passport 

The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of departure from Brazil. 

• Currency

REAL (R$) is the currency used in Brazil. It is possible to find some options for exchanging money at the airport.

• Electricity

In Brazil, the voltage is 110 or 220 V, depending on the city. In Mairiporã, the voltage is 220 V and 60HZ. Electrical outlet plugs and sockets in Brazil follow type N. Visitors should bring plug adapters and voltage transformers to their electric/electronic devices if necessary.

• Climate

The climate is tropical but mitigated by elevation. Winters are generally dry and mild, while summers are rainy with warm temperatures.