| GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE CITY OF BRASILIA |
Brasilia is a modern city, planned beforehand to be the capital of Brazil, founded in 1961 by President Juscelino Jubstchek. The city was designed by the famous architect Oscar Niemeyer, his shining creations are part of the landscape of this monumental city, considered a historic patrimony by UNESCO. You can observe its airplane shape, which is unique in the world, from the air and the way it is organized into strategic sectors by location and service : governmental, commercial, international headquarters, residential, etc. Its surroundings are the satellite cities which were created to give support to the Pilot Project.
Brasilia has a population of more than 2 million inhabitants.
The distance between Brasilia and Sao Paulo is of 1020 Km. by road or one hour and a half by plane. The distance between Brasilia and Rio de Janeiro is approximately the same .
The Meeting will be held at the Ulysses Guimarães Convention Center, located in the south zone of the city. |
| CLIMATE IN BRASILIA |
The climate in Brasilia is almost dry, with an average temperature of 20.5. C (69, F). The best time to visit Brasilia is from April to June where sunny days and cloudless skies are pretty common. During the days of the Conference the average temperature will be around 26° and during the night around 15° C, so it’s recommendable to bring a light coat or sweater. |
| CURRENCY |
Brazilian currency is called Real (R$). It comes in 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 real bills and of 1, 5, 10, 20, 25 and 50 coin cents.
The dollar exchange rate is approximately 2,05 reais per dollar. The American dollar is not a common trade currency so its trade is restricted only in money exchange houses or authorized banks. There are authorized money exchange places in the airports of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Brasilia.
International credit cards such as American Express, Visa and Mastercard are accepted. In case you want to pay with check you should ask so.
Taxes are included in all prices of the products. |
| SEGURITY |
Brasilia is a safe city for its inhabitants and visitors. However, we recommend special care and attention during the night. |
| TRANSPORTATION |
Taxis in Brasilia are reliable. For safety reasons, a Taxi Service will be offered to take event participants. The official enterprise is Radio Taxi Shalom (3321-8181) and will be available at the airport, at the Convention Center and near the official hotels. The service from the airport to the hotel is approximately 15.00 dollars (30.00 reais).
During the days of the event continual bus transportation will be available for all delegates from the hotels to the Convention Center and vice versa. This information can be obtained at the reception desk of each hotel. |
| MEDICAL CARE |
Each delegate is covered by a basic insurance policy for emergencies, supported by a collective contract specially prepared for the event. We require that each delegate submit to ILO Brasilia the following information: Full name, country, passport number, itinerary, in order that the insurance company can emit a card with the corresponding security code of each participant. |
| FOODS AND BEVERAGES |
Brazilian gastronomy offers a variety of excellent cooking alternatives. It is recommended to go to properly credited establishments. Information will be available at the Hotel reception desk. |
| TRAVEL AGENCY – CULTURAL PROGRAM POR COMPANIONS |
The Travel Agency, INTERLINE, will provide its services at the Convention Center in order to help the delegates with their tickets, reservations, tourist information and a special cultural program prepared for companions. Different tour options will be offered to visit in-site and outside cities of Brasilia like Pirinópolis with a long historical background and Crystalline, known for its enormous semiprecious stones.
The following monuments are recommended to be visited:
-Three Powers Plaza
-Cathedral of Brasilia
-National Congress, headquarters of Legislative Power
-Planalto Palace, headquarters of the Presidency of the Republic
-Itamaraty Palace, headquarters of Ministry of External Affairs
-Memorial JK, museum for President Juscelino Kubitschek, founder of the city
-JK Bridge
-National Theater
-Don Bosco Church
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
PLACE AND ADDRESS OF THE MEETING
Centro de Convenciones Ulysses Guimarães
Setor de Divulgação Cultural-SDC-Lote 5
Eixo Monumental
Brasilia-DF
CEP: 70070-350
Teléfonos: (55 61) 3429-7673 and 3223-6814
Fax: (55 61) 3429-4532
TRAVEL AGENCY
INTERLINE TOURISM
Centro Empresarial Liberty Mall
CEP: 70712-903 Brasilia
Tel (61) 3962-4000
Fax: (61) 3962-4023
www.interlineturismo.com.br
Email: claudiacs@interlineturismo.com.br |
| OFFICIAL HOTELS |
Meliá Brasilia
Setor Hoteleiro Sul Cuadra 6 Bloco D,
Telf. (55 61) 3218-4700
Fax: (55 61) 3218-4703
www.meliabrasilia.solmelia.com
Meliá Confort Park
Setor Hoteleiro Sul Cuadra 6, Bloco F
Telf. (55 61) 3218-4700
Fax: (55 61) 3218-4703
www.meliaconfortpark.solmelia.com
Carlton Hotel
Setor Hoteleiro Sul, Cuadra 5 Bloco G
Telf. (55 61) 3224-8819
Fax: (55 61) 3226-8109
www.carltonhotelbrasilia.com.br
Grand Bittar Hotel
Setor Hoteleiro Sul, Cuadra 5, Bloco A
Telf. (55 61) 3218-5735
Fax: (55 61) 3218-5757
www.hoteisbittar.com.br
Naoum Plaza Hotel
Setor Hoteleiro Sul, Cuadra 5, Bloco H
Telf. (55 61) 3322-4545
Fax: (55 61) 3319-4999
www.naomplaza.com.br |
| BANKS |
Bank schedule is from Monday thru Friday from 9:00 to 16:00
The city has several bank agencies, national and international such as Bank of Boston, City Bank, Santander, HSBC, etc.
BRADESCO
Patio Brasil
Park Shopping – SCEES Lt.6.580 – Ala Sur
Aeropuerto Internacional de Brasilia – Lago Sur
Conjunto Nacional de Brasilia – Ala Sur
BRB
Patio Brasil
Aeropuerto Internacional de Brasilia – Lago Sur
Conjunto Nacional de Brasilia – Ala Norte
Park Shopping – SCEES Lt.6.580 – Ala Sur
ITAÚ
Patio Brasil
Conjunto Nacional de Brasilia – Ala Norte
Aeropuerto Internacional de Brasilia – Lago Sur
REDE BANCO 24 HORAS
Patio Brasil
Aeropuerto Internacional de Brasilia – Lago Sur
Conjunto Nacional de Brasilia – Ala Norte |
| SALUD |
Hospital de Base de Brasilia (público), a cinco minutos de táxi de los hoteles 3325-5050
Hospital Regional De Asa Norte– HRAN
Sector Hospitalario Norte, Quadra 01, Bloco A Tel: 325.4300 / 325.4315
Instituto Basiliense de Odontología
Sector Comercial Local Sur 406 BL A Lj 35-Asa Sul Tel: 244-5099/5095 |
| SHOPPING IN BRASILIA |
PATIO BRASIL (located in front of the official hotels of the event)
CONJUNTO NACIONAL
PARK SHOPPING
BRASILIA SHOPPING |
| CONSULATES IN BRASILIA |
Antigua y Barbados
Argentina
SHIS QL 02 – Conj. 01 – Casa 19
Tel. 3364-7600 Fax: 3364-7666
Bolivia
SHIS QI 19 – Conj. 13 – Casa 19
Tel. 3366-3432 Fax: 3366-3136
Canadá
SES – Av. Das Naçôes – Qd. 803 – Lote 16
Tel. 3424-5400 Fax: 3424-5490
Chile
SES – Av. Das Naçôes – Qd. 803 – Lote 11
Tel. 2103-5151 Fax: 3322-0714
Colombia
SES – Av. Das Naçôes – Qd. 803 – Lote 10
Tel. 3226-8902 Fax: 3224-4732
Costa Rica
SRTVN 701 – Cj. C – Ala A – SI 308/310 – Ed. Centro Empresarial Norte
Tel. 3328-2219 Fax: 3328-2243
Cuba
SHIS QI 05 – Conj. 18 – Casa 01
Tel. 3248-4710 Fax: 3248-6778
República Dominicana
SHIS QL 14 – Conj. 05- Casa 8
Tel. 3248-1405 Fax: 3364-3214
Ecuador
SHIS QI 11 – Conj. 09 - Casa 24
Tel. 3248-5560 Fax: 3248-1290
El Salvador
SHIS QL 10 – Conj. 01- Casa 15
Tel. 3364-4141 Fax: 3364-2459
Estados Unidos de Norteamérica
SES – Av. Das Naçôes – Qd. 801 – Lote 03
Tel. 3312-7000 Fax: 3225-9136
Guatemala
SHIS QI 03 – Conj. 10 - Casa 01
Tel. 3365-1908 Fax: 3365-1906
Guyana
SHIS QI 05 – Conj. 19 - Casa 24
Tel. 3248-0874 Fax: 3248-0806
Haití
SHIS QL 10 – Conj. 06 - Casa 16
Tel. 3248-6860 Fax: 3248-7472
Honduras
SHIS QI 19 – Conj. 07 - Casa 34
Tel. 3366-4082 Fax: 3366-4618
México
SES – Av. Das Naçôes – Qd. 805 – Lote 18
Tel. 3244-1011 Fax: 3244-1755
Nicaragua
SHIS QL 10 – Conj. 04 - Casa 15
Tel. 3248-1115 Fax: 3248-1120
Panamá
SHIS QI 07 – Conj. 09 - Casa 08
Tel. 3248-7309 Fax: 3248-2834
Paraguay
SES – Av. Das Naçôes – Qd. 811 – Lote 42
Tel. 3242-3968 Fax: 3242-4605
Perú
SES – Av. Das Naçôes – Qd. 811 – Lote 43
Tel. 3244-9933 Fax: 3244-9344
Suriname
SHIS QI 09 – Conj. 08 - Casa 24
Tel. 3248-6706 Fax: 3248-3791
Trinidad y Tobago
SHIS QL 02 – Conj. 02 - Casa 01
Tel. 3365-3466 Fax: 3365-1733
Uruguay
SES – Av. Das Naçôes – Qd. 803 – Lote 14
Tel. 3322-1200 Fax: 3222-6534 |
| OFICCE OF ILO IN BRASILIA AND CONTACT PERSONS |
OIT-Brasilia
Sector de Embajadas Norte, Lote 35
Brasilia, DF 70800-400
Phone: (55 61) 2106-4600
Fax: (5561) 3322-4352
Web page:
Ms. Laís Abramo, Director, cel phone: 81183222
Mr. José Carlos Ferreira, Deputy Director, cel phone: 81182324
Ms. Bernardeth Martins, Financial, Administration and Human Resources Official Humanos, cel phone: 81182277
OTHER TELEPHONES
Setur- Tourism Secretary: 3429-7635
Brasilia Internacional Airport: 3364-9000 y 3364-9157
Telephone Directory: 102
Lost Documents: 217-2323
Attention to citizen: 156
Disque Salud: 160
Policial emergency: 190
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