SOCIAL PROGRAMS

Besides the welcome reception and the conference dinner, a full social program will be organized for the participants and accompanying persons. Buzios can offer a great number of attractions, such as beaches, excursions, and shopping. Beach buggies tours will be organized, as well as an excursion to the Rio de Janeiro City.

The most beautiful beaches of Búzios

Art in Búzios

Búzios has several galleries with local and foreign artists. At Rua das Pedras, there is a small gallery called Galeria das Artes (Arts Gallery), which unites several artists and permanent displays. Oil paintings, bronze sculptures and several types of art can be appreciated and bought.


The fishermen at Armação Beach (left) and the statue of Brigitte Bardot, at the Bardot Beachfront: bronze sculptures by artist Christina Motta, which seem to have their own life, and can be appreciated at several places in town.

Shopping and Nightlife

Imagine that this street has style, charm, and a certain international and Brazilian flair at the same time. That it has a privileged climate and that it is ocean-front! Well, stop imagining. It exists, right here in Búzios. It is the Rua das Pedras.

Excursion to the Rio de Janeiro City

One of the major economic and cultural hubs of South America, the City of Rio de Janeiro is a cosmopolitan metropolis, known worldwide for its scenic beauty and its natural resources. The city provides a harmonious and agreeable environment, and an intense cultural life: Museums, cultural centers, historical buildings, musical events, movies, and theatres, all that makes Rio the cultural capital of the country. The municipality occupies an area of 1.261 Km2, and has a population of ca 6,000,000 recognized by the kindness and hospitality which welcome all visitors: Annually more than 2 million foreign tourists makes the city the most visited one in the country. All that, together with a great choice of restaurants, shoppings, and intense night life turns Rio a mandatory experience for those coming to Brazil.

Corcovado Mountain and the Christ Redeemer Statue

This is one of the main beauty spots in the city, standing 710 m above sea level and providing a sweeping panoramic view of sea and mountain, a world famous vista. The mountain is crowned with the statue of Christ, 98 feet high with a 26 foot pedestal. The top of the Corcovado can be reached by electric train or by car.

Pão de Açúcar - Sugar Loaf

This natural symbol of Rio de Janeiro holds the entrance of the Guanabara Bay. A two stage cable-car trip leads to the top of the rock, 300 m high. Each stage lasts three minutes. A scenic view of the Guanabara Bay, the Corcovado mountain and Copacabana beach waits for the visitor.

Arcos da Lapa e Santa Tereza - Lapa Arches and Santa Tereza

The Lapa Arches is the most monumental work undertaken in colonial Rio. This magnificent structure contains 42 arches in two tiers. Originally built as an aqueduct to supply the city with water, today they carry another outstanding attraction: the scenic tramlines linking the Carioca Station downtown to the picturesque Santa Teresa district, a vibrant artistic community, with a great range of bars, restaurants, museums, cultural centers and artist's studios.

Copacabana, Arpoador and Ipanema beaches

The widest beach in Rio, Copacabana is one of the world's most famous beach, curving along the elegant Av. Atlântica. It stretches for around 3.4km, ending at the scenic Copacabana Fortress, that separates Copacabana from the Arpoador stone, at the beginning of Ipanema. Renowned for the hit tune "Girl from Ipanema", Ipanema is also one of the most charming places in Rio, located between the sea and the Rodrigo the Freitas lagoon.