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Commutative Algebra and its connections to Geometry
Olinda, Brazil
August 3 - August 14, 2009
Practical Information
Reaching Olinda:
International participants will (in general) fly into the newly constructed international airport (Guararapes airport -- IATA air code: REC) of Recife. From there Olinda can be easily reached by taxi. You can withdraw 'reals' (present-day currency of Brazil) from the ATM machines located in the arrival section of the airport.
Airline ticket from the US:
In addition to consulting the usual internet sites (Travelocity, Orbitz, Kayak, etc.), the following travel agencies specialize in trips to Brazil: Visa:
Please check the Visa Requirements by Country website to see if you need a visa to visit Brazil. Note that this list may change, and without notice of course. So the only sure way of finding out if you need a visa or not is by calling the Brazilian Consulate in your area. Most Europeans and Latin Americans do not need a visa to visit Brazil. Those traveling with a US passport will need a visa. A list of the Brazilian Consulates in the US and their respective jurisdictions can be found at List of Consulates in the US. A list of Brazilian Consulates in the world can be found in List of Consulates in the World.
Vaccinations:
If you have health concerns, you can find current information and learn about the Brazilian Government requirements at the following website (and here as well).