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Getting to Juiz de Fora and Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

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1. Through Rio de Janeiro:

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For people coming from outside the state of Minas Gerais, the best options is to come through Rio de Janeiro. The three international airports in Rio are:

1. Rio de Janeiro International Airport (RIO),

2. Galeão-Antonio Carlos Obm International Airport (GIG),

3. or Santos Dumont (SDU) Airports.

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Bus from Rio to Minas: At each of these airports, there are shuttles (Frescao line) to the Novo Rio Bus Station (Address: Av. Francisco Bicalho, 01 – Santo Cristo – CEP: 20220-310 – Rio de Janeiro/RJ; Ph #: (21) 3213-1800).

 

From the Novio Rio Bus Station, use the bus company Útil to take an hourly bus to Juiz de Fora. The trip from Rio de Janeiro to Juiz de Fora is approximately 180 kilometers,  a 3-hour drive on a multilane highway.

 

If you arrive at the bus station in Juiz de Fora, you can take a taxi to the university or you could use one of two different bus lines to get downtown: 630 (Rodoviária) and 640 (Rodoviária/Dr. Romualdo). From downtown, you would then need to take another bus to Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora.

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2. Through Sao Paulo:

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If you are in São Paulo, you can also come by bus with Viação Cometa, from the Bus Terminal Tietê. The distance is approximately 480 km, taking around 7 hours.

 

If you arrive at the bus station in Juiz de Fora, you can take a taxi to the university or you could use one of two different bus lines to get downtown: 630 (Rodoviária) and 640 (Rodoviária/Dr. Romualdo). From downtown, you would then need to take another bus to Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora.

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3. By way of a direct flight to Juiz de Fora, Brazil (Goiana, Brazil):

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Another option is to come straight to Presidente Itamar Franco Regional Airport (IZA) (also known as Regional Zona da Mata). IZA receives flights from the airlines Azul and Gol. On the arrival area in the airport, there are hourly shuttles into the city of Juiz de Fora for R$14,00. When takign the shuttle from IZA,  get off of the shuttle at Praça da Estação, where you can take a taxi or a bus to Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora.

 

When you arrive at the university:

When you arrive at the university, take one of the following bus lines: 525 (novo ICH), 545 (UFJF) or 555 (UFJF). These bus lines take you to the Instituto de Ciências Humanas (ICH), where the event will take place. (If you use a different bus line to the university, you should stop at the Faculdade de Direito and ask for directions about how to get to the ICH.)  

 

Click here to download the app with the bus schedule at Google Play.

 

If you prefer taking a taxi, click here to check prices.

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SUGGESTED ACCOMODATIONS - Discount Fees (please mention the Conference - click on the name to make the reservation)

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Close to UFJF’s campus (Av. Itamar Franco, former Av. Independência)

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         Pousada Cidade Alta 

       

    Single R$ 85,00

    Twin R$ 119,00

    Triple R$ 160,00

    Quad R$ 199,00

 

    All flats are furnished with Refrigerator, TV, Bathroom (showers) Free Wi-Fi. Fees include one parking area and continental Brazilian breakfast.

         Hotel Victory 
 

     Single R$ 169,00

     Twin R$ 194,00

     Triple R$ 234,00

 

     Fees include Brazilian continental breakfast (served on the cafeteria), WiFi connection. Flats furnished with refrigerator, TV, Bathroom (showers).

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  Hotels within 5 km (around 3 miles) from the University

 

       César Palace Hotel (3 stars)

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     Single R$ 109,00

     Twin R$ 159,00

     

     Fees include Brazilian continental breakfast (served on the cafeteria), WiFi connection. Flats furnished with refrigerator, TV, Bathroom (showers).

   

       Cesar Park ( 4 stars ) 

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     Single R$ 139,00

     Twin R$ 169,00

     Triple R$ 199,00

     Quad R$ 249,00

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     Fees include Brazilian continental breakfast (served on the cafeteria), WiFi connection. Flats furnished with refrigerator, CableTV, Bathroom (showers) and AC. Children under 5 yo don’t pay.

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       Ritz Plaza Hotel

 

     Single R$ 125,00

   

     Fees include Brazilian continental breakfast (served on the cafeteria), WiFi connection. Flats furnished with refrigerator, TV, Bathroom (showers) and AC. Gym, heated pool and  Sauna are available

   

      Ibiz Hotel

 

     Single R$ 129+  5% (VAT)

 

     Fees include WiFi connection. Flats furnished with refrigerator, TV, Bathroom (showers). Continental Breakfast for R$19,00 per person.

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   Premier Parc Hotel

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     Single R$ 150,00

     Twin R$ 190,00

     Triple R$ 210,00

 

   VAT 15% not included. Fees include internet connection, continental breakfast and one parking site. Fully furnished, with AC, Heater, Refrigerator, Safe, electronic doorlock, working table, 32in LCD TV, Cable TV, dinner table, hair dryer. The hotel also has sauna, swimming pool, Gym, Ball Room and Cafeteria.

   

   Constantino Hotel 

     

     Single R$ 160,00

     Twin R$ 200,00

     Triple R$ 240,00

 

  VAT 15% not included. Fees include internet connection, continental breakfast and one parking site. Fully furnished, with AC, Heater, Refrigerator, Safe, electronic doorlock, working table, 32in LCD TV, Cable TV, dinner table, haird dryer. The hotel also has sauna, swimming pool, Gym, Ball Room and Cafeteria.

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    Hostel Tropeiro de Minas

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     Daily budget: R$ 35,00.

 

      Obs.: Rooms are shared with other guests and bathrooms (showers) are shared. No breakfast included.

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Hotels more than 5 km away from the University

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     Sesc Pousada Juiz de Fora

 

Single R$ 99,00

Twin R$ 128,00

Triple R$ 167,00

Quad R$ 200,00

Fivehold R$ 230,00

 

Obs.:  Fees include recreational activities. Hotel with huge green area. Fees also include Brazilian continental breakfast (served on the cafeteria), WiFi connection. Flats furnished with refrigerator, TV, Bathroom (showers). Guests also may use table game room, swimming pool, sports court and soccer areas. Doesn’t accept American Express cards.