TENTATIVE ITINERARY FOR BRAZIL TRIP
MAY 25-JUNE 2, 2013
Day 1 – MAY 24 - FRIDAY
Depart for Rio de Janeiro, times and flights to be determined.
Day 2 – MAY 25 - SATURDAY
Arrive Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil, on the South Atlantic coast. Rio is famous for its breathtaking
landscape, its laidback beach culture and its annual carnival.
The harbor of Rio de Janeiro is comprised of a unique entry from the ocean that makes it appear as the mouth
of a river. Additionally, the harbor is surrounded by
spectacular geographic features including Sugar Loaf
Mountain at 395 meters (1,296 feet), Corcovado Peak at 704
meters (2,310 feet), and the hills of Tijuca at 1,021 meters
(3,350 feet). These features work together to collectively
make the harbor one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the
World.
Visit to the Sugar Loaf
Landmark
The mountain is 396 meters (1,299ft) tall, and to get to the top you have to
first take cable car to the mountain of Urca which is 224 meters (774ft) tall,
and from there take cable car to the top. The name, sugarloaf, was given
because its shape reminded the Portuguese of the form of finished produced
white sugar.
Visit to Historic Santa Tereza
Santa Teresa the name of a neighborhood in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
It is located on top of the Santa Teresa hill, by the centre of Rio, and is famous
for its winding, narrow streets which are a favorite spot for artists and
tourists.
Visit the Magical Steps of Lapa
Nestled between Santa Teresa and Cinelândia is the neighborhood of Lapa, an enchanting district full of
dilapidated architecture, colorful characters, and Samba filled bars.
Yet amongst the grit, grime and sweat of Lapa’s bleeding heart
comes a diamond in the rough – the steps. Known as Escadaria
Selarón (Selarón’s Staircase) the famous stairway is made up of 250
steps and measures 125 meters long. They connect the
neighborhoods of Santa Teresa and Lapa, leading from Rua Joaquím
Silva up to Rua Pinto Martins. Their splendor is not only due to size,
but to décor; the steps are adorned in over 2,000 brightly colored
tiles from more than sixty different countries.
An Evening at Rio Scenarium
Rio Scenarium stands out among Rio de Janeiro bars, as it helped
trigger a renovation trend in Lapa, a historic district with a strong
musical and nightlife tradition dating back to the first half of the
twentieth century. The music at Rio Scenarium is awesome.
Day 3 – MAY 26 - SUNDAY
Attend The Ipanema Hippie Fair (Feira Hipe)
Every Sunday at the General Osório Plaza you will find the Ipanema
Hippie Fair market offering creative arts and crafts as well as inexpensive gift items from local artisans. In
addition to the crafts, you will also be able to delight in authentic Brazilian snacks as you browse the many
vendor stalls that make up the market. The fair is a happy gathering of local Cariocas and tourists who admire
the work of painters, jewelry and leather artisans, vendors of semi-precious Brazilian gems and even those
selling inexpensive T-shirts. You can expect to find works from local artists and new, quality goods sold by the
vendors.
City Tour
A City tour of downtown Rio. You will be able to pass by the Sambadrome, an exhibition area for samba
schools and the Metropolitan Cathedral, which stands like a pyramid with an internal diameter of 96 meters
and a height of 80 meters. Familiarize yourself with the traditional Cinelândia Square, with its historical
buildings, the Municipal Theater, the National Library and the National Museum of Fine Arts.
Visit to the Corcovado (Christ the Redeemer) Landmark
Most people associate Rio de Janeiro with the
Statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the new
seven wonders of the world, which overlooks the
city from the top of Corcovado Mountain.
Christ the Redeemer is a colossal statue of Jesus
Christ at the summit of Mount Corcovado, Rio de
Janeiro, southeastern Brazil. It was completed in
1931 and stands 98 feet (30 meters) tall, its
horizontally outstretched arms spanning 92 feet
(28 meters). The statue, made of reinforced
concrete clad in a mosaic of thousands of
triangular soapstone tiles, sits on a square stone
pedestal base about 26 feet (8 meters) high, which itself is situated on a deck atop the mountain’s summit.
The statue is the largest Art Deco-style sculpture in the world and is one of Rio de Janeiro’s most recognizable
landmarks.
Welcome Dinner
Day 4 – MAY 27 - MONDAY
Academic Day TBD
Day 5 – MAY 28 – TUESDAY
Morning: Academic Time TBD
Afternoon Free Time (Beach)
Depart Rio 7PM for 9:30 flight to Salvador
Arrive Salvador
Salvador
Salvador historic name: São Salvador da Bahia de Todos
os Santos, in English: "City of the Holy Savior of the Bay
of all Saints is the largest city on the northeast coast of
Brazil and the capital of the Northeastern Brazilian state
of Bahia. Salvador is also known as Brazil's capital of
happiness due to its easygoing population and countless
popular outdoor parties, including its street carnival.
The city of Salvador is notable in Brazil for its cuisine,
music and architecture, and its metropolitan area is the
wealthiest in Brazil's Northeast. The African influence in
many cultural aspects of the city makes it the centre of
Afro-Brazilian culture. This reflects a situation in which African-associated cultural practices are celebrated.
The historical centre of Salvador, frequently called the Pelourinho, is renowned for its Portuguese colonial
architecture with historical monuments dating from the 17th to the 19th centuries and was declared a World
Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.
Day 6 – MAY 29 - WEDNESDAY
Academic Day TBD
Day 7 – MAY 30 - THURSDAY
Today is Corpus Christi Day, a Christian observance that honors the Holy Eucharist. It is also known as the
Feast of the Most Holy Body of Christ, as well as the Day of Wreaths. It is a National Holiday.
Tour of Salvador
Salvador da Bahia, known as the "Happy City", is considered the cultural capital of
Brazil. From religion to sports, this family friendly sightseeing tour has something for
everyone!
Walking on the streets in the Historical
District of Salvador feels like being taken
back to ancient times in Brazilian history.
We will visit Dique do Tororó where you'll
have the opportunity to examine the
Orixás sculptures created by the Bahian
artist Tati Moreno. Included at this site is
the popular Fonte Nova football stadium.
Then it's on to Pelourinho, this old part of the city of Salvador can
really be considered a city of its own, for it has its own distinct
atmosphere, architecture and mode of
life. Colonial-era buildings and streets
come alive with capoeira dance fights,
sounds of axe, and the many bars and restaurants that have made this one of the
best areas for a night-on-the-town.
Museu Afro-Brasileiro - Holding one of Bahia’s most important collections, the
Museu Afro-Brasileiro exhibits wood carvings, baskets, pottery and other artwork
and crafts linking Brazilian and African artistic traditions. The highlight of the
museum is a room lined with 27 huge, breathtaking carved wooden panels by
Argentine-born Carybé, who is perhaps Salvador’s most renowned 20th-century fine artist. The panels are
stylized depictions of orixás (deities of the Afro-Brazilian religions), inlaid with shells and metals. There’s also a
worthwhile exhibit of photography, sacred objects and ceremonial apparel demonstrating the African roots of
Brazilian Candomblé.
Day 8 – MAY 31 - FRIDAY
Visit to Federal University of Bahia
The Universidade Federal da Bahia (Federal University of Bahia, or UFBA) is a public university
located mainly in the city of Salvador. It is the largest university of the state of Bahia. Students
can study there without paying tuition fees, as it is a public university.
The university has 57 undergraduate courses, 82 post-graduate courses and more than 100
postgraduate courses. UFBA is one of the first universities in Brazil, having locations throughout
the capital of Bahia and two inside,
Afternoon Academic Day
Farwell Dinner
Day 9 – June 1 - SATURDAY
Free Time in Salvador (beach)
Depart Salvador 4:30 PM
Arrive Rio 7PM
Depart Rio for Philadelphia Flight 10PM
Day 10 – June 2 – SUNDAY
Arrive in Philadelphia 11AM
The trip-related cost is 3,500 (double occupancy). This fee covers all flights, all hotel accommodations,
meeting costs, travel fees, guides, in-country bus transportation, all entry fees, International Health insurance
and some meals while on the trip.
Since this is an academic trip students are eligible to secure financial aid.
Students who have applied for Financial Aid will be granted extensions only if we receive a copy of their
Financial Aid paperwork before the deadline. Since this is an academic trip students may be eligible to secure
financial aid. Please contact the Financial Aid Office directly to get more information.
The trip fee payment schedule is as follows: (All Payments must be made at the Camden Bursars Office.)
o $350 non-refundable deposit by December 14, 2012
o Additional $1500 by January 25, 2013
o Balance by February 15, 2013
Questions? Cal Maradonna: [email protected]