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Travel & Housing
Hotel
Make Your Reservation Now!
The host venue is the Sheraton São Paulo WTC Hotel. Hotel reservations may be made directly with the hotel. Hotel room rate and booking is subject to the hotel’s availability, policies, and procedures. Hotel reservations must be booked directly with the hotel.
Single Occupancy: BRL 1000,00 + applicable taxes, includes breakfast for one (1)
Double Occupancy: BRL 1070,00 + applicable taxes, includes breakfast for two (2)
Booking Method: reservas.brasil@marriott.com or by calling: 0800 703 1512. Please reference, ‘A-SRS SCOLIOSIS SOCIETY’, when booking your hotel reservation.
Sheraton São Paulo WTC Hotel
Av. das Nações Unidas, 12559 - Brooklin Novo
São Paulo - SP, 04578-903, Brazil
Getting to São Paulo
By Plane
There are two (2) airports in São Paulo.
- The São Paulo/Guarulhos (GRU) airport is the primary international airport.
- The Congonhas São Paulo (CGH) airport is the secondary airport.
Airport to Venue
Both airports offer multiple options for transfers. The most used transfers are taxis and ride shares (Uber). We encourage you to select the option that best suits your preference.
| Airport | Distance to Hotel | Est. Taxi Fare* | Est. Uber Fare* |
| São Paulo/Guarulhos (GRU) | Approx. 22 miles | Est. $22-$30 USD | Est. $22-$33 USD |
| Congonhas São Paulo (CGH) | Approx. 3.7 miles | Est. $5-$10 USD | Est. $6-$8 USD |
*Fares are estimates only and subject to change based on actual booking times of each provider
Currency
The official currency of Brazil is the Brazilian Real (BRL). As of December 20, 2022, $1 USD is roughly equivalent to 5.23 BRL. To check your country’s currency conversion, click here.
Electricity
Brazil operates on a 127/220V supply voltage and 60Hz. The power supply in Brazil is 127V, however some of the newer hotels operate at 220V.
The power plugs and sockets are of type N (3 pins). This socket also works with plug C (2 pins).
Time Zone
São Paulo observes Brasília Time all year. There are no Daylight Saving Time clock changes.
| São Paulo | Chicago (CDT) | New York (EDT) |
| 08:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 |
| 12:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| 15:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 |
Weather
April marks the beginning of fall in Brazil, and you can expect temperatures around 65-80°F (18.33-26.66°C). It is warmer in the beginning of the month, and temperatures drop closer to the end of the month.
Language
The official Language of Brazil is Portuguese.