The UIA2021RIO has registered participants from more than 60 countries, with more than 50 speakers from 17 countries. The expectation of the event would be to become one of the largest corporate events in the city of Rio de Janeiro.One of the main topics planned for discussion at UIA2020RIO, Urban Health – under the coordination of the Public Health Group (PHG) of the UIA, should gain a new focus, in order to include discussions on Architecture and Urbanism in the face of needs arising from worldwide epidemics.The Congress will be held in the centennial year of the Institute of Architects of Brazil. President of the IAB, Nivaldo Andrade says that “the Institute – like Brazil – expects to receive professionals from all over the world on such an important occasion for the entity”.Contact us for more details and special reservations for this great event.
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Virtual Tours
2020 has been full of challenges for all of us, we have had to adapt in every way. Change has been a must during these times and has strengthened us and helped us grow.
Faced with this scenario, Havas Creative Tours has designed a series of virtual tours so our clients have the option of traveling and getting to know our beautiful Brazil through the screen, from the safety of their homes and without risks.
We know that our beautiful country deserves to be seen up close, but while we wait for this possibility, we want to bring it to your clients. Here is a sample of what we have prepared:
- Rio de Janeiro named the First World Capital of Architecture: With a rich architectural, historical and cultural past, the diversity is seen in different regions of the city. The wonderful city has a privileged location on the east coast of the state and enchants visitors with its unique architecture. 27th World Congress of Architects (UIA) will be held in Rio de Janeiro in July 2021, and this might be a great way to start to market this amazing experience!
- Little Africa Neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro: learn about the African influence in Rio de Janeiro, the impacts of the African Diaspora and how we combat racism and prejudice to this day.
- Urban Art in Rio: learn a little more about URBAN ART, especially about the new open air Museum on Boulevard Olímpico, in the port area of Rio, where we find the largest mural in South America, by Kobra, representing the 5 main ethnicities around the world. Graffiti took over Rio de Janeiro and became a new attraction of the Marvelous City.
- Carnival Experience Behind the Scenes: We will reveal the history of our carnival and present some of its most relevant characters. Learn the importance of carnival for the socio-cultural affirmation of Afro-Brazilian communities. And how this project is CSR activity helping the kids from the local community.
Join us for these enriching tours. We are ready to assist you and make your virtual trip an experience full of knowledge.
Last November, the World Travel Awards 2020 were held. For the sixth consecutive year, the wonderful city has won the South America’s Leading Sports Tourism Destination 2020 award.
The results follow a year-long search for the world’s top travel, tourism and hospitality brands. Votes were cast by travel industry professionals and the public, with the nominee gaining the most votes in a category named as the winner.
Graham Cooke, Founder, World Travel Awards, says: “Our winners represent the very best of Latin America’s travel and tourism sector and my congratulations to each of them. They have all demonstrated remarkable resilience in a year of unprecedented challenges.”
Receiving this award is an incentive to stay at the top of the list, to continue offering quality of service in our wonderful city. The leading city in South America awaits you with open arms. Congratulations Rio de Janeiro!
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Iguassu Secret Falls
Unravel the mysteries of secret waterfalls! We want to generate an unforgettable experience by providing you with an immersion in nature by venturing into what is most exuberant in our forests and rivers: natural whirlpools in the most preserved secret waterfalls in Foz do Iguaçu, while accumulating knowledge about history of the region, botany, geology and zoology.Trekking is easy or moderate and the guides are experts in eco-adventure with bilingual communication (English and Spanish). There are 4 trails throughout the day, two in the morning and two in the afternoon, with the order of the trails chosen according to the group and the weather.The full day tour runs from 9 am to 5:30 pm, goes through up to 4 trails and may include visit to 10 waterfalls, with lunch included. And the half-day tour, in the morning, from 9 am to 12:30 pm or in the afternoon, from 2 pm to 6 pm, which visits up to 2 trails and 5 waterfalls.
Come and venture and discover the wild beauties in Iguassu Falls.
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Towards 2021
Message From Our President
Dear Friends,
2020 was a very peculiar and challenging year. All our lives were touched by great changes. We had to reinvent ourselves and our businesses in order to face the new realities that came with it. We learned to adapt to the new normal, improving our technological skills, becoming more virtual, developing new concepts of virtual/hybrid meetings, site inspections and famtours. Technology also allowed vaccines to be developed in unprecedented speed. All this brings us hope of a much brighter future in 2021 and ahead. Slowly but surely business starts to pick up and we are already receiving new requests for 2021, 2022 and 2023. With this optimistic view, Havas Creative Tours team wishes you Season´s greetings and a bright, healthy and prosperous 2021!
We thank you for keeping strong and for your business to come. Let´s build the travel world together again!
See you in person soon again!
Francisco Havas Rachel Havas
President Director
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Jeep Tour Valley of Love
Rio de Janeiro
created by dji camera 
A Jeep ride up to the mountains of Petropolis, arrive at the hidden”Valley of Love”. Here the gardens are inspired in several spiritual lines such as Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Candomblé, among other religions. A beautiful landscape of plants, sculptures, and the surrounding flora and fauna of the mountainous region.The experience involves time to relax, unwind, breathe those deep breaths and cleanse the soul of the business of day to day lives. Reinvigorate with a dive at a deep blue water waterfall nearby. Everyone is invited, everyone is included.
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Bird Watching at Tijuca Forest
Looking for birds while trekking in Tijuca Forest
One of the largest urban forests in the world, this preserved area of the Atlantic Forest is much sought after by locals and overseas visitors looking for physical activities, tours and walks.
Formed by mountains, caves, waterfalls and trails that unveil beautiful landscapes, the forest is an example of how nature can live in harmony with the city. In addition to a beautiful walk and incredible views, how about enjoying all the diversity offered by this beautiful forest, like several species of birds found in the Atlantic Forest? You will become a bird lover in a few hours and much more, will understand better that Rio de Janeiro is an unique city which offers much more beyond its beaches, delicious music and breathtaking views landscapes.
Tijuca Forest is only 30 minutes from most hotels and also offers great birding with several Atlantic Forest endemics like Black-cheeked Gnateaters, Scaled Antbirds, Plain Parakeets, Pin-tailed Manakins, Red-necked Tanagers among others.
This tour starts at 6:30 and finishes around 1 pm.
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Amazing Nature Escape in the Amazon
Mirante do Gavião Amazon Lodge
A charming lodge located on the bank of the Negro River, 184 kilometers from Manaus, by road. The hotel is located close to the ecological reserve of the Anavilhanas Archipelago. The structure has an original design, which harmonizes art with the preserved nature around it. Access to the hotel can be done by the Manaus-Manacapuru and Manacapuru-Novo Airão roads or by the Negro river.
The lodge offers three categories of accommodation: the Family, with a different proposal that imitates a tree house, with a queen-size bed and private gazebo for family groups; Luxury, super space with large balcony, hot tub, greater variety of amenities, for up to four people; and Comfort, ample space with a king size bed and balcony. All rooms have a minibar, air conditioning, coffee table with armchairs or puf, safe and work desk.
Facing the Negro River, the hotel’s restaurant (Camu Camu Restaurant) has a menu prepared by São Paulo chef Débora Shornik, the food is a mix of regional flavors with contemporary western cuisine.
The Mirante do Gavião Lodge offers in their leisure areas swimming pool, pier, lounge and restaurant,and some lookouts on the property where you can relax and enjoy the various types of visual: Rio Negro, Anavilhanas archipelago, our Birds or even the friendly sloths and iguanas of our little forest. It´s a perfect place to relax and feel the peace of nature.
BY Karine Annechino
(Operations Department)
Article by Karine Annechino from our Operation Department.
The visitor has the opportunity to experience the backstage of the work of recovery and conservation carried out by Parque das Aves during a 1.5-hour tour and also grants a pass for an additional entrance to visit the park on another occasion. The experience includes access to some restricted areas and provides the privileged opportunity to get in touch with some birds, besides feeding toucans and flamingos, among others. This visit was even more pleasant because I have always visited this place and had never gone beyond the containment fences, this time I went inside the nurseries to follow the handling of the birds, I learned how the feeding of each species works and understood how some of the various maintenance routines of the park are performed.
My first visit was at the breeding room, where I met a baby bird and the backstage vet taught us the important role that the Baby Bird Room plays in breeding for conservation. Then I visited the Conditioning Center, where they carry out various activities aimed at the reintegration of animals from captivity. A rewarding learning moment and being able to feed parrots and birds of our fauna made everything more special! When I thought the tour was over, I had a privileged opportunity to interact freely with two canindé macaws!
Thinking about the birds’ welfare, interaction with macaws is only possible at the end of the Backstage Experience, since the schedules are more restricted and there are few visitors per day. An incredible experience! To recharge our batteries and finish this great experience, a delightful snack with juices, sandwiches, and fruits! The tours take place from Tuesday to Sunday in 4 different schedules. Please get in contact with us to get to know more!
Documentary on Netflix
Originally from Bahia and considered today one of the most globalized musical movements in the world, Axé is a musical rhythm that carries in its essence a good part of all the musical and cultural syncretism of Bahia.
The documentary brings together interviews and archive images outlining the birth of Axé.