Conference Venue

State of Ceará is in the Northeast of Brazil. Its capital, Fortaleza, is located 2 degrees below the equator. With a coast line of 573km, Ceará is the backdrop of several deserted beaches, dotted by coconut trees, beaches with cliffs of multicolored sand and natural freshwater springs, such as the famous Canoa Quebrada, or wide, long beaches that spread out over white sand dunes that form the landscape, enclosing fresh and sea water lagoons, like the Jericoacoara beach. Ceará boasts 300 sunny days per year and a temperature never below 24şC.

Fortaleza is a tropical city with a population of 2 million. Full of fun, the city is also the starting point to visit beaches, mountains and the “sertăo” - the heartland. Less than 20km from Fortaleza we find Beach Park, the biggest aquatic park in Latin America, and the only one in Brazil located on a beach. Direct flights connect Fortaleza to Europe, North and South America.

Tourist Information: http://www.setur.ce.gov.br/

Accommodation

A limited number of bedrooms with special rates have been reserved for use by delegates at the Caesar Park Hotel. All rates include buffet breakfast and lunch. Rooms should be booked directly with the hotel by completing the accommodation booking form. Because there is only a limited number of rooms, reservations will be made on the basis first come, first served. Please book early to guarantee your room.

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