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Access to the Iguassu Falls region

The region is served by three airports and bus stations: Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil), Puerto Iguazu (Argentina), and Ciudad del Este (Paraguay). Arrival in Brazil or Argentina is recommended, depending on your convenience.

Todos los precios presentados aquí, pueden cambiar. Al 22 de marzo de 2007 la tasa de cambio es de 2.10 R$ = 1 dólar

Access to Foz do Iguaçu - Conference Place

Arriving by air

• From Foz do Iguaçu airport (Brazil) to the Mabu Thermas and Resort: 
   
  • Important: By courtesy of Mabu Hotel, those participants that will lodge at the Mabu Hotel and arrive at Foz do Iguaçu airport (Brazil) will have free transportation to the Mabu Thermas and Resort. Please send an email to  junior@chamon.tur.br giving your name, the details of your flight schedule (air company, flight number and date and time of arrival) and the number of people. Upon arrival look for a PROSCIBA sign
     
  • By taxi:  R$ 40.00
     
  • By bus: R$ 2.00 (take bus "Parque Nacional" bound for the center of Foz do Iguaçu – make sure it is NOT bound to the Parque Nacional (National Park)
     
  • By Van: Cost R$ 40.00 per person. Max  6 persons
     

• From Puerto Iguazú airport (Argentina) to the Mabu Thermas and Resort:
   

• Important: By courtesy of "Caracol Internacional" tourist agency, those participants that will lodge at the Mabu Hotel and arrive at Puerto Iguazu airport (Argentina) will have free transportation to the Mabu Thermas and Resort. Please send an email to reservas@caracolturismo.com.ar  giving your name, the details of your flight schedule (air company, flight number and date and time of arrival) and the number of people. Upon arrival look for a PROSCIBA sign
   

By taxi:  US$ 25 

By bus: There are regular van services from the airport to the bus station of Puerto Iguazú (Argentina), the ticket costs: U$S 2.50. Once you are in the bus station, take the international bus to Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil):

“Crucero del Norte” Cost  US$ 0.70 per person.  It runs from  7am till 8 pm
”Tres Frontera” Cost  US$ 1.00 per person. It runs from  7 am fill 6 pm
“Línea Itaipu”  Cost US$ 1.00 per person. It runs from 7 am till 6 pm.

There is a bus service every 30 min. Non Brazilians passengers have to get off at the migration office; please keep the ticket with you because after migration you will have to take the next bus. Tell the driver you are going to the Mabu Thermas and Resort because the Hotel stop is before the center of Foz do Iguaçu.

By Van: There are many Van Services that should be contacted in advance. One of them is: Caracol Turismo Internacional that can be contacted by e-mail to reservas@caracolturismo.com.ar. You should indicate: Name and Surname, amount of people, date and Fly Number. Upon arrival, you should look for a sign whit the name of the conference. Cost US$ 5.00 per person.

Arriving by bus:

From Foz do Iguaçu bus station (Brazil) to the Mabu Thermas and Resort:

You need to take two buses: the first one goes to the "Terminal de Ônibus" (Local Bus Terminal), from there, you need to take a second bus to "Parque Nacional". Please, tell the driver you are going to the Mabu Thermas and Resort because because the hotel is located before the National Park. Cost R$ 2.00

From the Puerto Iguazu bus station (Argentina) to the Mabu Thermas and Resort:

You need to take the internacional bus to Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil),

“Crucero del Norte” Cost  US$ 0.70 per person.  It runs from  7am till 8 pm .

”Tres Frontera” Cost  US$ 1.00 per person. It runs from  7 am till 6 pm

“Línea Itaipu”  Cost US$ 1.00 per person. It runs from 7 am till 6 pm.

There is a bus service every 30 min Non Brazilians passengers have to get off at the migration office; please keep the ticket with you because after migration you will have to take the next bus. Tell the driver you are going to the Mabu Thermas and Resort because it is before the center of Foz do Iguaçu.

Transportation within the city

Public transportation in Foz do Iguaçu is either by bus or taxi. Bus tickets cost R$ 2.00

Medical assistance and insurance

Participants are advised to make their own arrangements regarding travel insurance and medical assistance during the Conference, as health care in Brazil may be expensive. The Organizing Committee  is not able to accept any responsibility for damage or injury to persons or their belongings during the Conference.

Visas

Citizens of some countries require visas for entry into Brazil and Argentina. The local Brazilian and Argentinean Embassy or Consulate will inform you if a visa is necessary. If needed, the Technical Secretariat can provide invitation letters. Please, keep in mind that the Conference will be held in Brazil and the excursion is a visit to the falls within Argentinean territory.

Electricity

The electrical current in Foz do Iguaçu is 110 volts. At the Mabu Thermas and Resort, 220 V connection is also available at the apartment bathrooms.

Conference dinner

All dinners, including Conference Dinner, will be informal

Currency exchange

The exchange rates, in the Bureau of Change, is around R$ 2.15 per dollar (March 1st, 2007). Exchange rates may vary. 

The opening hours of the shops are from 9 AM to 6 PM.

Major credit cards are widely accepted. Tipping in restaurants is usually 10% and often included in the bill. Tipping in taxis is not mandatory, but it is usual to round off the amount to avoid the use of coins. Tipping in hotels is not mandatory either, but tipping for good services is appreciated.