Arriving in Belém
Travel to Belém
The meeting will begin on the morning of September 30th, 2024, participants should plan to arrive in Belém on September 29th. The meeting will end on October 1st with a social event in the evening.
All main Brazilian travel carriers fly to Belém. The nearest airport is Val de Cans (BEL).
To reach your hotel from the airport you can use ride apps like Uber or 99 (around R$30 ride to ITV), or taxi companies (some taxi companies have a flat rate by neighborhood). ITV is located at Umarizal and the one-way fare is currently R$35-50.
Public transport is complicated for first time riders!
Where to stay
There are several hotel options in Umarizal or Nazaré, the two neighborhoods near ITV. Other options like Airbnb are also available.
The nearest hotel to ITV is the Mercure Boulevard Belém. Other nearby hotel options include Princesa Louçã, Ibis Nazaré.
Dining options
ITV does not have a canteen or eating space. Restaurant options near the event include:
Saladeri (salads by weight, omelets, soups)
Amazônia na Cuia (typical Pará food)
Calamares (buffet self service)
Casa das Tortas (buffet self service)
Rei da Coxinha (meals)
Varanda at Mercure Boulevard (buffet self service)
Coffee breaks will be provided during the event.
Childcare
If you plan to bring your little one to learn more about genomics, please get in touch so we can arrange childcare options. We will do our best to accommodate all ages.