Travel and Tourism

Airport

The Iguassu Falls Airport code is IGU.

Business Etiquette

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Customs

Besides accompanying clothing and personal belongings (which may include radio, tape deck, typewriter, movie and still cameras), tourists entering Brazil are allowed to buy merchandise at the airport duty free shop.

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Language

The official language of Brazil is Portuguese. Useful links include:
• Bable Fish Translator
• Common words & Phrases
• Pronunciation

Vaccinations (for all nationalities)

Yellow Fever certificate of vaccination is required if you enter Brazil within 10 days of leaving one of the following countries: Angola, Bolivia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, French Guiana, Gabon, Ghana, Gambia, Republic of Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, Sierra Leone, Sudan, or Venezuela.

A Yellow Fever certificate of vaccination is also required if destination in Brazil includes any of the following regions: Acre, Amapa, Amazonas, Federal District, Goias, Maranhao, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Para, Rondonia, Roraima, and Tocantins.

An International Certificate of Vaccination showing valid polio vaccination is required for all children between the ages of 3 months and 7 years.

Weather

Average highs in August and September are around 76F (24C). Average lows are around 65F (18C). Rainy season generally does not begin until October, lasting through January, but it is advised to always travel prepared.

Final Technical Program

Call for Papers (Closed)

Link to Event Hosts CIGR and The Brazilian Society

Iguassu Falls, Brazil

Important Information on Registration and Paper Submission

Preliminary Program (PDF)

Instructions for Authors

Registration

Venues and Accommodations

Committees and Advisory Board

Travel and Tourism

Visa Information

Hotels

Keynote Speakers

Exhibit Information

Sponsorships