The Conference Banquet will be at the Museum of Modern Art (MAM), located at the Aterro do Flamengo on the Guanabara bay, with a delightful view of the Sugar Loaf. The dinner will count on the performance of Trio Madeira Brasil, one of the most exciting groups to emerge in the world of instrumental music in recent years. It brings together three virtuosos with the idea of making music that at the same time is both energetic and refined. Their repertoire includes the classic as well as the eclectic, representing the best of Brazilian culture, while also attentive to influences from other cultures.

01) Corcovado and the International Museum of Naïf Art

The Tijuca Forest is located at the heart of Rio de Janeiro and separates the South and North zones of the city. The 20-minute cogwheel train ride take you 710 meters up while you enjoy the lush scenery and take in some of that fresh mountain air of the Tijuca Forest. But keep your eyes open: every so often you can catch glimpses of Rio way below. Finally you are beneath the almost 40-metre tall statue with Rio at your feet and will understand why the statue of Christ the Redeemer became one of the New 7 Wonders!

Naïf art is made by self-taught artists, with poor technical skills. The International Museum of Naïf Art hosts the works of 520 national and foreign artists with the predominance of live, strong colours and irregular, abstract traces. It is considered one of the largest collections in its genre in the world.

Duration: approximately 4/5 hours.

02) Sugar Loaf and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon

Sugar Loaf is in Urca district, on the way back towards Copacabana. The cable car trip is divided in two stages: the first goes to Urca Hill, 220 meters high, and then a short walk to the other side leads you to the second station for the next part of the ride, up to the top of Sugar Loaf itself. You will be 396 meters high, has been landscaped and includes several pathways. You will discover beautiful and outstanding Rio’s sights!

Surrounded by the most fancy neighbourhoods in Rio, encircled by hills and embraced by the Christ Redeemer statue, the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon has become a meeting point for the local population and visitors alike. Connected to the sea by the Jardim de Alá channel, its margins host parks, sports courts, skating rings, an heliport, trails for walks and jogging, a bicycle track, cycling boats and a food court.

Duration: approximately 4/5 hours.

Historical Rio (Tours 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, and 08)

Walking through the colonial avenues, squares and back streets one learns about the important historical, political and social events that shaped Rio into South America's most exciting city.

Duration of each of these tours: approximately 5/6 hours.

03) Banco do Brasil Cultural Center and France Brazil House and Candelaria Church

Candelária church was built at the end of XVI century/beginning of XVII century is credited to a worshipper’s vow to Nossa Senhora da Candelária. The dome is built entirely from lime-stone and the interior is entirely decorated in marble. There are also fascinating stained glass windows with vivid colors.

04) Paço Imperial and National Historical Museum

In 1590, the Carmelite Fathers built their convent on this historic site, which at that time was little more than a sandy stretch of coast. In 1700, the Rio de Janeiro Government acquired some properties from them in order to build the royal warehouses, which were rebuilt and expanded from 1743 onwards, to include the Governor’s Mansion. When the Portuguese Royal Family arrived in Brazil in 1808, this was transformed into the Royal Palace. Still today many impressive monuments remain in its neighborhood, particularly churches and old buildings.

The National Historical Museum, created in 1922, is one of the most important museums in Brazil, consisting of over 287 thousand items, among which the largest numismatic collection of Latin America.

05) Botanical Gardens and Modern Art Museum

Botanical Gardens of Rio de Janeiro Research was created on 1808 by D. João, Prince Regent at the time. Considered one of the most important botanical gardens in the world, it is known as living Museum containing over 8 thousand species of plants.

The Modern Art Museum has a collection of about 11.000 objects with sculptures and paintings by internationally renowned as well as Brazilian artists such as Bruno Giorgi, Maria Martins, Di Cavalcanti and also representatives of neo-concrete art such as Lygia Clark, Helio Oiticica, Franz Weissman, Amilcar de Castro and Wyllis de Castro.

06) National Fine Arts Museum and Royal Portuguese Library

Cinelândia is the popular name of a major public square in the centre of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Its official name is Praça Floriano Peixoto, in honour of the second president of Brazil. Surrounding it you will find a great range of historical buildings that will allow you to know a little bit about Rio’s History.

The National Fine Arts Museum, that once housed the National Fine Arts School and has a neo-Classical facade; the Municipal Theatre, dating 1909; and the Royal Portuguese Library, with more than 350,000 volumes.

07) Republic Museum and House of Rui Barbosa Museum

The Catete Palace - seat of Brazil’s Republican Government from 1897 to 1960 and stage the activities of eighteen Presidents - has seen some of the most important events in Brazil’s political life.

Rui Barbosa was a legal expert, journalist, politician and diplomat, that played an active role in the decisive movements shaping the dynamics of the history of Brazil. The mansion housing this museum was his home during the last 28 years of his life. Dating back to 1849, it is an important landmark in XIX century architecture in Rio, reflecting some neo-Classical influence.

08) São Bento Monastery and Metropolitan Cathedral

One of the most priceless features of the country’s historic and artistic treasury. The São Bento Monastery dates back to the mid XVII century and its building was finished in 1641.

The construction of the Metropolitan Cathedral, capable of holding twenty thousand people, has the shape of a truncated cone. The main door is decorated with 48 low-relief bronze plates on the theme of Faith and the stained glass windows in vivid colors filter the sunlight.

09) Jeep Tour Tijuca Forest

Enter the Tijuca Rain Forest on an open jeep where is possible to see the contrast between the "Stone jungle and a tropical forest in the middle of a big city” is really outstanding and gives you another glimpse, besides giving you the option of trekking for some time.

Duration: approximately 4 hours.

10) Maracanã and Sambodrome

Maracanã, probably the world's most famous football stadium, is able to hold 88,992 spectators. Going to the Maracana is an unforgettable experience, even if there is no game going on. Just to sit on the tribunes and breath the air, makes you easily imagine the ambiance there is during the games.

The Sambodrome, where the Carnival Competitions are held, consists of several independent concrete structures along both sides of Av. Marquês de Sapucaí. During the school year, parts of this structure are used as classrooms by public schools. The pavement of the street itself is painted white a few days before Carnival, and turned samba runway.

Duration: approximately 5 hours.