• Airports
• Touristic information
• TAM Brasil AIRPASS
• Language
• Timezones
• Climate
• Clothes
• Electricity/Voltage
• Communication
• Currency
• Credit Cards
• Tips
• Taxi
• Malls
• Hospitals
• Safety measures

The city of São Paulo is served by two commercial airports: the Congonhas Airport, located in the center of the city, and dedicated exclusively to inland flights, and the International Airport of Guarulhos – Governador André Franco Montoro, approximately 25 km away from the city center, dedicated to national and international flights.

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The language spoken in Brazil is Portuguese. English is widely taught in schools and a great part of the population understands Spanish.

Brazil covers three timezones. Brasília time is the official Brazilian time (see the map), UTC -3 hours. This timezone changes during summertime, when Daylight Saving Time is used.

ICANN Meeting São Paulo 2006 will take place within the Daylight Saving Time use.

The city of São Paulo is located on a plateau 750m above the sea, reason for fresh mornings and evenings, sometimes with the classic "paulistanean mist". In São Paulo the four seasons are not well defined – sometimes we have all the four seasons in just one day!

During the Summer (21st December to 20th March), usually the rain season, the average temperature in the city is 22°C (71.6°F). However, peaks above 30°C (86°F) are not unusual.

In December, we recommend to use light clothes whenever possible. We remind, however, that the conference rooms always have air-conditioning.

Voltage in Brazil is not fixed. In São Paulo, the voltage is 110 Volts and 220 Volts (60 cycles). Travel adapters are indispensable for some electric devices.

The voltage can be different in each hotel. See the hotel's description for more information.

São Paulo has an excellent fixed and mobile communication system. Every fixed telephone can make calls to any number in Brazil and the world. Public telephones can be found all over the city and they work with phone cards, available in the local commerce.

The major mobile telephone operators use GSM technology (TIM and Claro) and CDMA (Vivo). The corresponding sites contain information about international roaming.

The Brazilian phone code is +55. The local code for the metropolitan area of São Paulo is 11. Therefore, in order to call a phone number in São Paulo, dial +55 11 (telephone number).

To call from Brazil to another country, dial:
00 + (operator code*) + (country code) + (local code) + (telephone number).

*Operator code: By determination of Anatel, all long distance calls need the long distance operator code. You are totally free to choose your preferred operator in Brazil. In São Paulo, the operators enabled to perform international calls are:

Embratel: 21
Intelig: 23
Telefonica: 15

You may search for the fees of each operator in their websites.

The Brazilian monetary unit is the Real (R$). The currency rate is available in every daily newspaper, followed by the american dollar exchange rate used in international business transactions.

Cash money and traveler checks, especially in american dollars, can be exchanged in almost every bank, exchange places and hotels. All major credit cards are accepted in Brazil and some stores accept foreign currency.

You can consult the exchange rate of the day and make the conversion to local currency here.

The main credit cards are accepted in Brazil, especially in São Paulo. The flags Visa, MasterCard, Diners and American Express are in almost all commercial establishments.

Hotels: Usually the hotel bills don't include service fees.

Restaurants: You are not obligated to tip, but most frequently 10% is added on the bill.

Taxis: Taxi drivers don't charge tips, but usually the passengers pay something more if they are satisfied with the service.

São Paulo has an extensive taxi fleet, whether common cabs or operated by licenced companies. Most of these companies can be hired by radio. For your safety, we recommend the usage of these licenced companies, as well as the licenced taxi cabs located at the airports and hotels regions. Some companies offer bilingual drivers services (in English and Spanish).

Guarucoop
Guarulhos Airport - Governador André Franco Montoro.
Tel.: +55 11 6445-3552 / +55 11 6445-3452
www.radiotaxiazulebranco.com.br

Coopertax
Tel.: +55 11 6195-6000
www.coopertax.com.br

Rádio Táxi Vermelho e Branco
Tel.: +55 11 3146-4000
www.radiotaxivermelhoebranco.com.br

São Paulo has dozens of malls distributed over the whole city. The event area has many options and others only 10 to 20 minutes away by taxi.

Shopping Jardim Sul
Avenida Giovanni Gronchi, 5819
Tel.: +55 11 3779 3900
Distance to the venue: 4,6 km.
http://www.jardimsul.com.br/

Shopping SP Market
Avenida das Nações Unidas, 22.540
Tel.: +55 11 5682 3666
Distance to the venue: 5,4 km.
http://www.shop-spmarket.com.br/

Morumbi Shopping
Av. Roque Petroni Jr, 1089
Tel.: 55 11 5189-4500
Distance to the venue: 5,8 km.
http://www.morumbishopping.com.br/

Market Place
Avenida Dr. Chucri Zaidan, 902
Distance to the venue: 6,1 km.
http://www.marketplace.com.br/

Shopping Ibirapuera
Avenida Ibirapuera, 3103
Tel.: +55 11 5095 2300
Distance to the venue: 9,2 km.
http://www.ibirapuera.com.br/

Shopping Iguatemi
Avenida Brig. Faria Lima, 2232
Distance to the venue: 12,8 km.
http://www.iguatemisaopaulo.com.br/

Shopping Eldorado
Avenida Rebouças, 3.970 – Pinheiros
Tel.: +55 11 3819 0688
Distance to the venue: 13,4 km.
http://www.shoppingeldorado.com.br/

Shopping Paulista
Rua Treze de Maio, 1947
Tel.: +55 11 3191 1100
Distance to the venue: 13,8 km.
http://www.redeplaza.com.br/paulista.htm

Shopping Higienópolis
Avenida Higienópolis, 618
Distance to the venue: 19,4 km.
http://www.patiohigienopolis.com.br/site/

Shopping Center Lapa
Rua Guaicurús, esquina com a R. Catão
Tel.: +55 11 3675 2011
Distance to the venue: 19,5 km.
http://www.shoppingcenterlapa.com.br/

Shopping Villa-Lobos
Avenida das Nações Unidas, 4.777
Tel.: +55 11 3024 4200
Distance to the venue: 19,7 km.

Shopping West Plaza
Avenida Francisco Matarazzo, s/nº - São Paulo - SP
Tel.: +55 11 3677 4000
Distance to the venue: 21,4 km.
http://www.redeplaza.com.br/west.htm

There are many hospitals in the neighborhood of the Hotel. All of them are prepared to handle any unexpected emergencies that may occur.

Hospital e Maternidade São Luiz
Av. de Pinedo, 519
Tel.: +55 11 5522-6223
Distance to the venue: 3,9 km.

Hospital e Maternidade São Leopoldo
Av. Santo Amaro, 6823
Tel.: +55 11 5523-4615
Distance to the venue: 3,5 km.

Centro Médico Alvorada Carlos Gomes
Rua Carlos Gomes, 661
Tel.: +55 11 5523-3511
Distance to the venue: 3,3 km.

Hospital e Maternidade Santa Marta
Rua Dr. Antônio Bento, 104
Tel.: +55 11 5686-7044
Distance to the venue: 2,7 km.

As it happens in all large cities, it is important to consider personal safety. For that reason, don't neglect your personal belongings and avoid to go out alone with lap-tops, photo cameras and electronic devices. We recommend the use of authorized vehicles on the way between the airport and the hotels.

See safety tips for large cities.

The Civil Police of the State São Paulo has police stations specialized in tourist support, which may be contacted at the following address:

DEATUR - Delegacia Especializada no Atendimento ao Turista
(Police Station Specialized in Tourist Support)
Av. São Luís, 91
Tel.: +55 11 3214-0209
Exhibition Pavilion Anhembi - +55 11 6224-0664
Congonhas Airport - +55 11 5090-9032
Guarulhos Airport - +55 11 6445-3064