A Word from the Organizers
Dear researchers, professors, students, and international guests,
It is with great pleasure and honor that the Organizing Committee welcomes you to the XIX Pan American Nursing Research Colloquium. Bringing together brilliant and creative minds from different parts of the world to discuss the theme Nursing Research and Implementation Science: Sustainable Solutions to Strengthen the Workforce and Health Systems is a privilege that reaffirms our ethical and political commitment to nursing, science, education, and the internationalization of knowledge.
We are especially proud to host this important event for the second time. The Colloquium is a biennial event organized by PANMCC and, in 2026, will be hosted by the PAHO/WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development of the University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing. Its program includes two major components: the pre-colloquium activities, which include workshops and meetings of nursing networks; and the main event, consisting of keynote lectures, roundtables, and research presentations that will address the theme from the perspective of nursing and its contributions to other areas of health and to science.
The XIX Pan-American Nursing Research Colloquium is committed to promoting an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment for all individuals.It is grounded in respect for human dignity and in the appreciation of diversity and equity. Therefore, an atmosphere of respect, courtesy, constructive dialogue, and inclusion is expected.
During these days, we hope this space will serve as a fertile environment for rigorous debate, the exchange of experiences, and the strengthening of nursing at both national and international levels.
We thank each of you for your presence and wish you an extremely productive and inspiring event. Welcome to the University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing /PAHO-WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research development!
GENERAL COORDINATION
Carla Aparecida Arena Ventura
Ricardo Alexandre Arcêncio
Pedro Fredemir Palha
Elucir Gir
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Sub-comission: Scientific Program
Ricardo Alexandre Arcêncio - Coordinator Regina A. Garcia de Lima - Assistant Coordinator Maria Helena P. Marziale - Assistant Coordinator
Andréa Bernardes Adriana Inocenti Miasso Ana Maria Laus Beatriz Rossetti Ferreira Cinira Magali Fortuna Isabel Amélia Costa Mendes Luciana Mara Monti Fonseca Lucila Castanheira Nascimento Luiz Gustavo Araújo Gardinassi Renata Karina Reis Rosana Aparecida Spadoti Dantas
Sub-comission: Abstract Evaluation
Débora Falleiros de Mello - Coordinator Denise de Andrade - Assistant Coordinator
Carina Aparecida Marosti Dessotte Cristina Maria Galvão Emília Campos de Carvalho Fabiana Bolela Gabriela Rodrigues Bragagnollo Fahning Ione Carvalho Pinto José Renato Gatto Jr Juliana Stefanello Luciana Kusumota Lucilene Cardoso Maria Lúcia Zanetti Marta Cristiane Alves Pereira Mayra Gonçalves Menegueti Tauani Zampieri Fermino Thais de Oliveira Gozzo
Sub-comission: Nursing Networks
Rosalina A. Partezani Rodrigues - Coordinator Sandra Cristina Pillon - Assistant Coordinator
Adriana Moraes Leite
DISSEMINATION COMMISSION
Natália Priolli Jora Pegoraro - Coordinator Angelina Lettiere-Viana - Assistant Coordinator
Aline Aparecida Monroe Cezar Kayzuka Cotta Filho Marislei Sanches Panobianco Mônica Maria de Jesus Silva Patrícia Rezende do Prado Rodrigo Guimarães dos Santos Almeida Rodrigo Magri Bernardes Carla Cristina Barizza Juliana Villela Bueno Paula Saud De Bortoli Willians Braz Romano
LOCAL COMMISSION
Fernanda Ludmilla Rossi Rocha - Coordinator Sueli A. Frari Galera - Assistant Coordinator
Amanda Salles Margatho do Nascimento Angelita Maria Stabile Cristina Mara Zamarioli Silvia Helena Henriques Silvia Matumoto Caio Zago Cuenca Carlos Tadeu Lassali Cheila Gaioli Jesemiel Glaycon Rodrigues Antônio Marcelo Alonso Marina Liberale Rosicler Xelegati Shirley Ferreira de Figueiredo Waldir Quintino Willians Braz Romano
SOCIAL COMMISSION
Susana Segura Muñoz - Coordinator Carmen Silvia Gabriel - Assistant Coordinator
Ellen Cristina Gondim Karina Dal Sasso Mendes Laura Andrian Leal Luciane Sá de Andrade Marcela Antonini Milena Jorge Simões Flória Patrícia Lima Ferreira Santa Rosa Rosane Pilot Pessa Soraia Assad Nasbine Rabeh Adelmana Louise Torres Pires Clóvis Reis da Silva Júnior Fernanda Titareli Merizio Martins Braga Lívia Maria Garbin Luiza Tayar Facchin Maria Verônica Ferrareze Ferreira Ricardo de Oliveira Lima
REGISTRATION COMMITTEE
Jacqueline de Souza - Coordinator Lucieli Dias P. Chaves - Assistant Coordinator
André Aparecido da Silva Teles Diene Monique Carlos Ludmila de Oliveira Ruela Simone de Godoy Costa Tatiana Ferraz de Araújo Alecrim Carla Aparecida Arantes Daniela Taysa Rodrigues Pimentel Elaine Cristina Alves dos Santos Eva Aparecida Adlero da Silva Felipe Gheralde Hortencio Flávia Danielly Oliveira Souza Jesimiel Glaycon Rodrigues Antônio Juliana Gazzotti Kethleen Caroline Ferraz Sampaio Layane Teresa Ferreira de Souza Lucas Ribeiro Teixeira Miyeko Hayashida Rosana Martins Farias de Oliveira
WELCOME AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE
Juliana C. S. Monteiro - Coordinator Fabiana Faleiros Castro - Assistant Coordinator
Kelly Graziani Giacchero Vedana Jaqueline Rodrigues Stefanini Larissa Horta Esper Patrícia Lima Ferreira Santa Rosa Juliana Villela Bueno
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Eric Rodrigo Costa - Coordinator Susana Segura Muñoz - Assistant Coordinator
Alexandre de Menezes Penha Felipe Gheralde Hortencio Maria Verônica Ferrareze Ferreira Ricardo Alexandre Arcêncio Ricardo de Oliveira Lima
| 08am-09am | | Registration |
| 09am-12pm | | Meeting of the ALADEFE (International Association of Schools and Faculties of Nursing) Executive Council |
| Auditorium 1 | |
| 09am-05pm | | Hackathon – NurseHack: Innovation in Nursing for Global Health |
| Room 2 | |
| 01pm-05pm | | ALADEFE (International Association of Schools and Faculties of Nursing) Assembly |
| Auditorium 1 | |
| 02pm-05pm | | Meeting of FEPPEN (Pan American Federation of Nursing Professionals) |
| Room Vinho | |
| 04pm-08pm | | General Meeting of the International Nursing Networks |
| (Registration) | |
| (Program) | |
| Room 1 |
| 08am-09am | | Registration |
| 08:30am-01pm | | Meetings of the International Nursing Networks (Redes Internacionales de Enfermería) |
| (Registration) | |
| (Program) | |
| Various rooms | |
| 09am-12pm | | Workshop: Planetary Health: the intersection of sciences to address global crises |
| Inês Fronteira, Nova University of Lisbon, Portugal | |
| Auditorium 1 | |
| 09am-12pm | | Workshop: Scientific Editing and the Use of AI Tools |
| Sigmar de Mello Rode, São Paulo State University, Brazil | |
| Room Telenfermagem | |
| 09am-12pm | | Workshop: Implementation Science and the Use of Digital Technology |
| Ricardo A. Arcêncio, Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Roxana Isabel Cardozo Gonzales, Federal University of Goiás, Brazil | |
| Hon Lon Tam, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China | |
| André Vinci, Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Auditorium 2 | |
| 09am-12pm | | Meeting of the Latin America and Caribbean Chapters of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) |
| Room Congregação | |
| 09am-05pm | | Meeting of PANMCC (Pan-American Network of Nursing and Midwifery Collaborating Centres) |
| Room 168 | |
| 02pm-06pm | | Meeting of the Coordinators of International Nursing Networks |
| Room Congregação | |
| 02pm-05pm | | Workshop: Digital Era and the Application of Technologies in Health and Nursing Care |
| Luciana Mara Monti Fonseca, Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Room Castor | |
| 02pm-05pm | | Workshop: Advanced Practice Nursing - Brazilian Experiences |
| Moderator: Pedro Fredemir Palha, Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Elizimara Ferreira Siqueira, Florianópolis Municipal Health Department - SC, Brazil | |
| Carine Teles Sangaleti Miyahara, State University of the Central West of Paraná, Brazil | |
| Rosimere Ferreira Santana, Fluminense Federal University, Brazil | |
| Emerson Willian Santos de Almeida, Barão de Mauá University Center, Brazil | |
| Auditorium 2 |
| 07pm | | Concert of the University of São Paulo Philharmonic Orchestra – Ribeirão Preto Campus |
| from 7am | | Registration |
| 08:30am-09:45am | | Colloquium Opening Panel |
| Conference: Leadership and Nursing Research | |
| Moderator: Carla Aparecida Arena Ventura, Ribeirão Preto School of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Brazil | |
| José Luis Cobos Serrano, President of the do International Council of Nurses (ICN) | |
| 09:45am-10:05am | | Artistic Presentation |
| (Chorinho) | |
| 10:05am-10:30am | | Coffee Break |
| 10:30am-12pm | | Roundtable: Research Evidence and Advanced Practice Nursing |
| Moderator: Pedro Fredemir Palha, Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Daiana Bonfim, Center for Studies, Research, and Practice in Primary Care and Health Care Networks of the Israelita Institute for Education and Research / Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Brazil | |
| Ellen Marcia Peres, Rio de Janeiro State University / Federal Council of Nursing, Brazil | |
| Manoel Vieira de Miranda Neto, University of São Paulo School of Nursing, Federal Council of Nursing, Brazil | |
| 12pm-01pm | | Oral Communication in Poster Format |
| 02pm-03:30pm | | Roundtable: Evidence for Action: Policy Dialogue and Nursing Migration |
| Moderator: Fernanda Raphael Escobar Gimenes de Sousa, Ribeirão Preto School of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Benjamin Puertas, Unit Chief of Human Resources for Health at PAHO | |
| Bruna Moreno, International Consultant at PAHO | |
| 02pm-03:30pm | | Roundtable: Scientific Editing and Ethical Issues in the Dissemination of Scientific Knowledge |
| Moderator: Regina Aparecida Garcia de Lima, Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Ricardo Limongi, Federal University of Goiás, Brazil | |
| Maria Helena Palucci Marziale, Research and Innovation Provost of the University of São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Sigmar de Mello Rode, São Paulo State University, Brazil | |
| 02pm-03:30pm | | Roundtable: Strategic Approaches to Research with Populations in Situations of Vulnerability |
| Moderator: Rosana Aparecida Spadoti Dantas, Ribeirão Preto School of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Nancy Reynolds, Johns Hopkins University, United States of America | |
| Johis Ortega, University of Miami, United States of America | |
| Giselle Lima de Freitas, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil | |
| 03:30pm-04pm | | Coffee Break |
| 04pm-06pm | | Oral Communication in Poster Format |
| 05pm-07pm | | ALADEFE 40th Anniversary Celebration Ceremony |
| 07:30pm | | Dinner |
| (Get it here) | |
| from 7am | | Registration |
| 09am-10am | | Keynote Lecture: Implementation Science and Artificial Intelligence |
| Moderator: Carmen Alvarez, University of Pennsylvania, United States of America | |
| Helder Takashi Imoto Nakaya, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein / School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Brazil | |
| 10am-10:30am | | Coffee Break |
| 10:30am-12pm | | Roundtable: Research Funding and Innovation in Nursing and Implementation Science |
| Moderator: Marcela Margot González Agüero, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Chile | |
| Ana Karina Bezerra Pinheiro, Nursing Area Coordinator at CAPES / Federal University of Ceará, Brazil | |
| Luciana Puchalski Kalinke, Member of the CNPq Nursing Advisory Committee, Brazil | |
| Márcia Scazufca – Advisor to the General Coordination - Health Sciences 1 (Medicine) - FAPESP, Brazil | |
| 12pm-01pm | | Oral Communication in Poster Format |
| 02pm-03:30pm | | Roundtable: Implementation Science and the Role of Nursing in the Context of the Healthy Brazil Program - Unite to Care |
| Moderator: Elucir Gir, Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Elton Carlos de Almeida, Technical Advisor to the General Coordination of Viral Hepatitis (CGHV/Dathi/SVSA/MS) and responsible for leading the Nursing for a Healthy Brazil project | |
| Patrícia Werlang, Advisor to the Healthy Brazil Program – Unite to Care | |
| Ethel Maciel, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Brazil | |
| 02pm-03:30pm | | Roundtable: Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice in Health |
| Moderator: To be confirmed | |
| Ada Markaki, University of Alabama at Birmingham, United States of America | |
| Olivia Inés Sanhueza-Alvarado, Presidente da Asociación Internacional de Escuelas y Facultades de Enfermería (ALADEFE) | |
| Cinira Magali Fortuna, Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Cynthia Pearl Pitter, The University of West Indies School of Nursing, Mona, Jamaica | |
| 02pm-03:30pm | | Roundtable: Implementation Science and the social and environmental challenges in health care |
| Moderator: Susan M. Walsh, University of Illinois at Chicago, United States of America | |
| Ethel Maciel, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Brazil | |
| Jeanne-Marie Stacciarini, University of Michigan, United States of America | |
| Vilanice Alves de Araujo Püschel, School of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Brazil | |
| 03:30pm-06pm | | Oral Communication in Poster Format |
| 06:30pm | | Happy hour |
| 08am-10:30am | | Oral Communication in Poster Format |
| 08:30am-09:30am | | Round Table: Intersectionalities, participatory approaches to territories, social inclusion and health care |
| Moderator: Juana Mercedes Gutiérrez Valverde, Autonomous University of Nuevo León, Mexico | |
| Maria Del Pilar Serrano Gallardo, Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain | |
| Denisse Andrea Cartagena Ramos, Andrés Bello University, Chile | |
| Gislene Aparecida dos Santos, School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities at the University of São Paulo, Brazil | |
| 09:30am-10:30am | | Keynote Lecture: Knowledge Translation and Implementation Science in Nursing |
| Moderator: Isabel Amélia Costa Mendes, Ribeirão Preto School of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Inês Fronteira, Nova University Lisbon, Portugal | |
| Danila Cristina Paquier Sala, Federal University of São Paulo, Brazil | |
| 11am-12pm | | Closing Ceremony and Awards |
Please read the instructions carefully
The spots for the XIX Colloquium are sold out.
The Organizing Committee of the XIX Pan-American Nursing Research Colloquium appreciates the significant interest shown by the scientific community in our event. The venue has reached its capacity limit; prioritizing everyone's safety, we are closing registration for new attendees. We thank the entire scientific community for their understanding, trust, and enthusiasm.
Participant’s Area: https://www.even3.com.br/evento/login?ReturnUrl=/participante/inscricao/
Guidelines for the Submmission and Presentation of Abstracts
XIX Pan-American Nursing Research Colloquium: “Nursing Research and Implementation Science: Sustainable Solutions to Strengthen the Workforce and Health Systems”
Dear Presenter, It is with great pleasure that the Scientific Committee presents the guidelines for paper presentations. Due to the large number of submissions received, we have organized two presentation formats:
Please pay close attention to your presentation format, as the templates differ.
To find out the day, time, and room for your presentation, access your Participant Dashboard and check the "Paper Presentation".
I. ORAL PRESENTATION
Sessions will take place on October 28, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and on October 29, from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM, in six simultaneous rooms.
The presentation file must be uploaded to the FORMS, corresponding to the scheduled day, time, and room.
File submission period: August 12, 2026, to September 12, 2026. Files submitted after the deadline or at the event venue will not be accepted.
The presentation must be delivered in the presenter's language.
The presenter is allotted the following time:
There are no specific formatting requirements for the file. The presentation may include photos, tables, charts, and videos, provided it does not exceed five slides. The standard PowerPoint slide size must be widescreen (16:9).
Please adhere strictly to the presentation time the moderator will enforce time limits rigorously, and presenters risk having their microphone cut off and losing points in the evaluation. The room will be equipped with a multimedia kit, including a projector and sound system.
The file must be renamed using only the paper's ID number.
PRESENTATION 1: (insert here)
PRESENTATION 2: (insert here)
II. E-POSTERS – ORAL COMMUNICATION DURING ELECTRONIC POSTER PRESENTATION SESSIONS
The e-poster must consist of a single page. The page size must be 38,1 cm × 65,96 cm (width × height), in portrait orientation, following the provided template. To avoid text being cut off, it is important to respect the side margins.
You are free to design the file as you wish. The e-poster may include photos, tables, and graphs. The file may be created in PowerPoint but must be submitted in PDF format.
The presentation file must be uploaded to the FORMS, corresponding to the scheduled day, time, and presentation station.
File submission period: : August 12, 2026, to September 12, 2026. Files submitted after the deadline or at the event venue will not be accepted.
The presentation must be delivered in the presenter's language.
The presenter is allotted the following time:
The file must be renamed using only the abstract number.
PRESENTATION 1: (insert here)
PRESENTATION 2: (insert here)
E-POSTER PRESENTATION TEMPLATE
GUIDELINES FOR THE SUBMMISSION AND PRESENTATION OF ABSTRACTS
Venue
Address: Via Dr. Jeremias de Paula Martins, 101 - Jardim Zinato - Ribeirão Preto/SP
Phone Number: +55 (16) 2108-0781
Accommodation Options
Official Tourism Agency
Contact: beto@sptur.com.br Phone Number: +55 (16) 3620-1095 Check out special accommodation rates for the event.
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Address: Avenida Presidente Kennedy, 1657 Ribeirânia - Ribeirão Preto/SP Phone Number: +55 (16) 3514-4100
Distance to the event location: ~3,9 km
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Address: Avenida Maurílio Biagi, 2885 Ribeirânia - Ribeirão Preto/SP Phone Number: +55 (16) 3917-2000
Distance to the event location: ~5,5 km
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Address: Avenida Maurílio Biagi, 1577 Ribeirânia - Ribeirão Preto/SP Phone Number: +55 (16) 2180-3390
Distance to the event location: ~6,2 km
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Address: Avenida Treze de Maio, 1392 Jardim Paulistano - Ribeirão Preto/SP Phone Number: +55 (16) 2132-6000
Distance to the event location: ~6,3 km
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Address: Avenida Maurílio Biagi, 2727 Ribeirânia - Ribeirão Preto/SP Phone Number: +55 (16) 3516-1300
Distance to the event location: ~6,4 km
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Address: Avenida Maurílio Biagi, 2955 Ribeirânia - Ribeirão Preto/SP Phone Number: +55 (16) 3878-3000
Distance to the event location: ~6,7 km
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Address: Avenida Wladimir Meirelles Ferreira, 856 Jardim Botânico - Ribeirão Preto/SP Phone Number: +55 (16) 3515-2700
Distance to the event location: ~6,9 km
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Address: Avenida Wladimir Meirelles Ferreira, 1465 - Jardim Botânico - Ribeirão Preto/SP
Phone Number: +55 (16) 3323-9800
Distance to the event location: ~7,2 km
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Other accommodation options
Address: Rua João Penteado, 2103
Jardim América - Ribeirão Preto/SP
Phone Number: +55 (16) 2180-3390
Distance to the event location: ~7,8 km
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Address: Rua General Osório, 830/850 Centro - Ribeirão Preto/SP Phone Number: +55 (16) 3977-3939
Distance to the event location: ~8,2 km
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Address: Rua Lafaiete, 1370 Centro - Ribeirão Preto/SP Phone Number: +55 (16) 4009-8899
Distance to the event location: ~8,6 km
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Address: Rua Amador Bueno, 1116 Centro - Ribeirão Preto/SP Phone Number: +55 (16) 3505-9060
Distance to the event location: ~9,6 km
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Address: Avenida Dr. José Cesário Monteiro da Silva, 150 Nova Aliança - Ribeirão Preto/SP Phone Number: +55 (16) 3512-6130
Distance to the event location: ~10,5 km
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Address: Avenida Braz Olaia Acosta, 691 | Torre A Jardim Califórnia - Ribeirão Shopping - Ribeirão Preto/SP Phone Number: +55 (16) 2101-2950
Distance to the event location: ~11,2 km
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Ribeirão Preto is a municipality in the Northeastern region of the state of São Paulo in Brazil and its economy is based on agribusiness and high technology.
The city was founded in 1856 in an agricultural region. Coffee was the main source of income until 1929, when it lost ground to other crops and, especially, to the industrial sector. It is situated 313 km (194 mi) from the city of São Paulo and 706 km (439 mi) from Brasília, the federal capital.
The city’s average annual temperature is 23.2 °C (73.75 °F), and the predominant original vegetation is the Atlantic Forest. Ribeirão Preto has a typical tropical climate, characterized by hot, rainy summers and mild, dry winters.
VISA AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Brazil adopts a visa reciprocity policy. This means that citizens of countries that require a visa for Brazilian citizens will need a visa to travel to Brazil. Brazil has signed visa waiver agreements with around 90 countries.
International visitors that require a visa must apply for a visa at a Brazilian Consulate or Embassy abroad prior to their trip. Visas will not be issued upon arrival in Brazil. Information about visas for foreigners traveling to Brazil at: www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/assuntos/portal-consular/vistos/informacoes-sobre-vistos-para-estrangeiros-viajarem-ao-brasil
To obtain a Brazilian visa, check the specific instructions for each Consular Post at: econsular.itamaraty.gov.br/
VACCINES
In Brazil there is no obligation to provide proof of vaccination to enter the country. However, the Ministry of Health recommends that international tourists update their vaccination status prior to arriving in Brazil, in accordance with the guidelines of the vaccination schedule in the country of origin or residence, in particular yellow fever, polio, measles, rubella vaccines, diphtheria and tetanus.
For more information on the aforementioned vaccines, visit the link: www.gov.br/saude/pt-br/assuntos/saude-de-a-a-z/s/saude-do-viajante/vacina-para-viajantes
ELECTRICITY
The electricity supply is 110V. Please ensure to bring the right converter and adaptor for your electrical equipment. Important: plug adapters do not change the voltage but merely enable connecting the device.
This is an image of standard outlets used in Brazil:
TRANSPORTATION FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE HOTEL AND AROUND RIBEIRÃO PRETO
Distance from airport (São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport) to Ribeirão Preto
Most international flights arrive at Guarulhos Airport (GRU), São Paulo. The driving distance from São Paulo (GRU) to Ribeirão Preto is 194 miles/313 kilometres, and travel time by car is about 4 hours.
To arrive in Ribeirão Preto city, there are the following main options:
Transportation by taxi in the city of Ribeirão Preto
If you need a taxi, we recommend that you use the hotel's taxi service or request the hotel to call a service for you.
If you have to take a taxi in the street, the following taxi companies are recommended:
MEALS & FOOD
There are numerous restaurants in Ribeirao Preto:
BUSINESS HOURS
Most offices are open from 9am to 6pm from Monday to Friday. Most shopping centers are open from Monday to Saturday from 10am to 10pm and on Sundays from 2pm to 8pm. The city of Ribeirão Preto has some 24h convenience stores. Banks are open from Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm.
FINANCIAL MATTERS
The Brazilian currency is the Real (R$). Most foreign currencies can be exchanged in local banks, ATMs and exchange bureau. Throughout terminals that operate international flights at São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU Airport) you will find banks and currency exchange stores where you can conveniently change your currency.
Here is a list of banks and their location at GRU Airport:
: If you need to withdraw money, use only ATMs located at main hotels, shopping centers, or banks during the daytime. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, among other cards are accepted. Always protect your hands while entering the PIN (Personal Identification Number) and refuse help from strangers.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Boarding and disembarking are the most critical moments for travelers. Tiredness and too many people at the airports may cause inattention and vulnerability to thefts. Be aware at terminals and follow the hints below:
Like any medium city, Ribeirão Preto presents risks and it is necessary to take some precautions. Safety tips for traveling:
What to do if you lose a document (credit card, ID, CPF (individual tax payer identification), passport, etc)?
Go to the nearest DEATUR (Tourist Police Station) or to a common police station. Register a police report listing all objects lost or robbed. Foreigners must look for consulate services of their countries for a new passport. If you lose check books, traveler’s checks and credit card, immediately communicate with administrator.
Emergency services:
HEALTH SERVICES
Some of the public health units:
Some of the private health units:
Shopping Centers
The city has the following shopping malls:
Parks
The city has many parks, gardens and a zoo such as:
Theater
Pedro II Theater is the third largest opera house in Brazil and is home to the Ribeirão Preto Symphony Orchestra, one of the oldest and most important in the country.
