About the Venue

Sirius at CNPEM campus

This event will be held at the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) campus, at Campinas-SP.

Address: Rua Giuseppe Máximo Scolfaro, 10.000,

Polo II de Alta Tecnologia de Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil.

Postal Code 13083-100

Get to the Venue

How to get to Campinas | CNPEM campus

Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM)

This is the Sirius laboratory main entrance.

Address: Rua Giuseppe Máximo Scolfaro, 10.000,

Polo II de Alta Tecnologia de Campinas,

Campinas – SP, 13083-100, Brazil.

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Viracopos International Airport (VCP)

  • Viracopos International Airport (VCP, also known as “Campinas Airport”) is located near the city of Campinas. Some international flights are available to/from this airport, most of them with connections in Orlando, Lisbon and Buenos Aires.
  • Shuttle Buses run between VCP Airport and Campinas Bus Terminal (called “Terminal Multimodal Ramos de Azevedo”).  Tickets are available from the “Lirabus” company booth located in front of the Domestic Arrivals. Tickets to Campinas cost around BRL 14 each*. The bus timetable is available at the company website (select “Viracopos”). The bus trip from VCP Airport to Campinas Bus Terminal (20 km) takes around 40 minutes.

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Guarulhos Airport (GRU)

  • 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 around two hours from Campinas either by bus or car.
  • Shuttle Buses run between GRU Airport and Campinas Bus Terminal (called “Terminal Multimodal Ramos de Azevedo”).  Tickets are available from the “Lirabus” company booth located on Terminal 2, next to the main parking lot. Tickets to Campinas cost around BRL 35 each*. The bus timetable is available at the company website (select “Cumbica (Guarulhos)”). The bus trip from GRU Airport to Campinas Bus Terminal (120 km) takes around 2 hours and thirty minutes.

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Ground Transportation

  • The bus company LIRABUS does the trajectory from both airports (GRU and VCP) to Campinas. Daily schedule and ticket prices can be checked on the Lirabus Website.
  • Busses from the Airports and from other cities will arrive at the Campinas Bus Terminal called “Terminal Multimodal Ramos de Azevedo”.
  • Taxis and ride-booking apps are also available in the city.

Find More About Getting to Campinas, SP

*Locations and costs are subject to change. The airport information desk will provide up-to-date directions.

Accommodation

Recommended hotels and lodgings near the event location

Hotels

  • Matiz Barão Geraldo Express

  • Address: Avenida Albino José Barbosa de Oliveira, 1700 – Barão Geraldo, Campinas/SP
  • E-mail for booking: matizbaraogeraldo@hotelariabrasil.com.br
  • Phone: + 55 (19) 3749-8500
  • Website
  • Distance from the event’s venue (CNPEM): 5,5 km (9 minutes by car)

  • Ibis Styles Campinas Alphaville

  • Address: Rua Embiruçu, 300 – Alphaville, Campinas/SP – CEP 13098-320
  • Phone: +55 (19) 2137-9000
  • E-mail for booking: hc0v8-re@accor.com
  • Website
  • Distance from the event’s venue (CNPEM): 5,6 km (10 minutes by car)

Lodgings

  • Unibarão (Hostel)

  • Address: Rua Antônio Galvão de O. Barros, 101 – Barão Geraldo – Campinas/SP – CEP 13084-275
  • E-mail for booking:  reserva@unibaraohotel.com.br
  • Phone: + 55 (19) 3289-6768
  • Website
  • Distance from the event’s venue (CNPEM): 6,1 km (11 minutes by car)

  • Airbnb in the Barão Geraldo District (close to the event)

  • There are several accommodation options on Airbnb to stay in Barão Geraldo, the district where CNPEM is located. The neighborhoods of Guará, Bosque das Palmeiras and Cidade Universitária II are the closest to the CNPEM.

Hotels located close to the downtown (more than 10km from the event)

  • Transamerica Fit Campinas

  • Address: R. Quatorze de Dezembro, 303 – Centro, Campinas, CEP 13015-130
  • E-mail for booking: reservas.gvcp@ahi.com.br
  • Phone: +55 (19) 3085-0702
  • Website
  • Distance from the event’s venue (CNPEM): 15km (21 minutes by car)

  • Radisson RED Campinas

  • Address: Rua Estácio de Sá 2136, Jd. Santa Genebra, Campinas, SP, 13080-010
  • E-mail for booking: reservas.rrcp@ahi.com.br
  • Phone: +55 (19) 3085-0682 
  • Website 
  • Distance from the event’s venue (CNPEM): 15km (21 minutes by car)

  • Dan Inn Campinas Cambuí

  • Address: Av. Júlio de Mesquita, 139, Cambuí Campinas – CEP 13025-062
  • E-mail for booking: reservas@daninncambui.com.br
  • Phone: +55 (19) 2137-7759
  • Website
  • Distance from the event’s venue (CNPEM): 20km (25 minutes by car)

  • Rio Hotel Bourbon

  • Address: R. Estácio de Sá, 2136 – Jd. Santa Genebra, Campinas – SP, 13080-010 
  • E-mail for booking: reservas@bourbon.com.br 
  • Phone: +55 (11) 2119-4700 
  • Website 
  • Distance from the event’s venue (CNPEM): 11km (18 minutes by car)

Matiz Barão Geraldo Express:  

Located at Barão Geraldo District near to CNPEM, the hotel has a corporate profile, attending several researchers and students in general, and it is near to restaurants, stores, several public parks and green areas being also close to Unicamp University.  

Unibarão: 

Located at the downtown of Barão Geraldo District, its accommodations work really fine for corporative and academic events. It is near to Parque Dom Pedro Shopping, the 2th biggest shopping mall in South America.   

Ibis Stlyes Campinas Alphaville: 

Located at the Alphaville neighborhood, it is close to several convenience stores, dinners and restaurants. 

Transamerica Fit Campinas: 

Located at the Cambuí neighborhood, it has a very corporative service style, being very used in town for work events stays, and also being close to several restaurants, coffee shops, stores and street fairs.  

Travel information

Travel Information

  • 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. 

Additional Tips

  • Currency

REAL (R$) is the currency used in Brazil. It is possible to find some options for exchanging money at the airports or in the city of Campinas.

  • Electricity

In Brazil, the voltage is 110 or 220 V, depending on the city. In Campinas, the voltage is 110 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.