The Latin America and Caribbean Region Student & Young Professional Chapter Leadership Summit 2025 will be held on Rio de Janeiro, Brazil!
About Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro never fails to impress visitors with its modern outlook. The city also reflects its progress over the years via the infrastructure, high-rise buildings, and growing economy.
The historic sites, sparkling beaches, and the warm attitude of locals, welcome the tourists to the city where heaven meets earth. The rainforests, museums, beaches, exhibition centers and the city's glitz have made Rio what it is today - Brazil's top-notch tourist attraction.
Attractions
Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer)
The giant statue of Christ, a world-famous landmark, overlooks the city from the 709-meter summit of Corcovado. Made of reinforced concrete and soapstone, the figure itself is 30 meters tall with arms stretching 28 meters. It is widely recognized as a symbol of Rio de Janeiro.
Sugarloaf
Rio de Janeiro's best-known landmark is the rock peak of Sugarloaf, towering 394 meters above the harbor. You can take a cable car from Praça General Tibúrcio to the top of the Morro da Urca, a lower peak from which a second cableway runs to the summit of the Sugarloaf. From here, you can see the entire mountainous coast that rings the bay and its islands.
Copacabana
Few cities are blessed with a beautiful sand beach at its heart, let alone one that stretches four kilometers along one entire side of its downtown. A few steps from its golden sands are Avenida Atlântica, Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, and the neighboring smaller streets where you'll find appealing century-old buildings, fine hotels, and popular restaurants and cafés.
Ipanema
Continuing westward from Copacabana's four-kilometer strand, the beaches of Ipanema and Leblon are separated by the Jardim de Alá Canal, which drains the lagoon, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas. Along the seafront promenade are large hotels, sidewalk cafés, and restaurants. These two districts, although best known for their beaches have a lively cultural life, with art galleries, cinemas, and an avant-garde theater.
Santa Tereza and Escadaria Selarón
A district of steep, quiet streets and hundred-year-old houses, Santa Tereza is Rio's most atmospheric neighborhood. Its cafés and restaurants are favorites of artists and intellectuals who add to the Bohemian atmosphere.
The Museu Chácara do Céu, located in this district, has an art collection of mainly modern works, including those by Picasso, Miró, and Matisse, as well as Chinese sculpture from the 17th through 19th centuries. The adjacent Parque das Ruínas is the shell of a socialite's mansion that fell into disrepair and has become an art, music, and performance venue.
Travel Information
Visa Information
Brazil follows a policy of reciprocity regarding visas. This means that nationals of countries that require visas for Brazilian citizens will need a visa to travel to Brazil.
Do you need a visa?
Find out if you need a visa to travel to Brazil by clicking here: Quadro Geral de Regime de Vistos para entrada de estrangeiros no Brasil — Ministério das Relações Exteriores
Starting from April 10th, 2025, passport holders from Australia, Canada, and the United States will require a visa for entry into Brazil. The online visa application form is accessible at https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/.
We strongly recommend checking with your country’s Brazilian Embassy for any additional requirements.
Where can I get more information?
Foreigners who want to apply for a visa to travel to Brazil should contact the Brazilian Representations abroad to obtain more information about the subject.
Vaccination Requirements
In Brazil there is no requirement for proof of vaccination to enter the country. However, the Brazilian Ministry of Health recommends that international tourists update their vaccination status prior to arrival in Brazil, according to the guidelines of the vaccination calendar of the country of origin or residence, in particular, vaccines against yellow fever, polio, measles and rubella, diphtheria and tetanus.
To learn more, click here: https://www.gov.br/saude/pt-br/vacinacao/viajantes
Climate
The Leadership Summit 2025 will take place in early October. At this time of year temperatures are mild, with daytime highs reaching approximately 80°F (26°C ) and nighttime lows falling to 70°F (21°C). On average, the chance of participation is 32 %.
Currency
The official currency of Brazil is the Real (BRL). Its symbol is R $, with fractions of 100 cents. Brazil uses coins with denominations of 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents and 1 Real.
In 2024, the exchange rate averaged $5.5 BRL $1 USD.
Unlike some other South American countries, US dollars are rarely accepted in Brazil. Therefore, it is recommended to have some reals in cash, which you may withdraw from an ATM on arrival.
Electricity
In Brazil the standard voltage is 127 / 220V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
Keep in mind that in Brazil the official standard plug and socket type is type N. You may need an adapter for your devices.
Transportation
In Rio de Janeiro, buses are the cheap and main form of public transportation. Other ways of transportation include the subway system - MetroRio, street cars, cable cars and Uber. Ride-sharing apps such as Uber are safe and easily available. Also, you can buy a Rio Card ticket which is accepted in every type of public transportation.