The Brazil World Coffee Championships are coming to Belo Horizonte from 7-9 November! Over one hundred competitors will compete for the top spot in the World Latte Art Championship, World Coffee in Good Spirits Championship, World Brewers Cup, and World Cup Tasters Championship, hosted at Brazil International Coffee Week. The show is located on the west side of the city, which is easily accessible by bus, subway, and taxi. Read on for more hospitality info!
Tickets
Registration for show tickets can be completed online, and cost R$ 30,00.
Address
Expominas
Avenida Amazonas, 6.030 Gameleira
Belo Horizonte (MG)
CEP: 30510–000
Brazil
Hotels
Our show host, Brazil International Coffee Week, have a number of hotel options close to the convention centre, with preferential rates available to attendees. For more info, visit http://destaquetur.com.br/en/news/hotels/
Transport
The show is hosted at the Expominas center, located on the west of the city, about 30 minutes from downtown by public transport. The area is well serviced by public transport — the Estação Gameleira metro station is close by, and there are several bus routes that stop near Expominas. These include routes 2104, 1502, and 9205 from the city center, and routes 2151, and 2104 from the Savassi area. If you plan on taking a taxi, it is highly advisable to pre-book rather than hailing from the street. You can use Uber, Cabify, and the 99 Taxis apps, however Lyft does not operate in Brazil.
Travel Tips
Visas
The majority of countries do not require a visa for entry to Brazil, however there are some notable exceptions including the US, Australia, Canada, China, and Japan. You can find out more information on the visa application process by visiting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. For invitation letters, you can contact Brazil International Coffee Week by emailing contact@internationalcoffeeweek.com.br
Vaccinations
Depending on how extensive your travel is, there are likely to be a number of vaccinations you will need. We recommend discussing these with your physician well in advance of departure to ensure you are covered.
Weather
You can expect temperatures between 19°C (66.2°F) to 28°C (82.4°F) in springtime, with an average of 227mm of precipitation spread over 14 days. Clima Tempo is a good Brazilian resource to check for updates on the weather.
Power
The official voltage in Belo Horizonte and most south westerly states is 127V @ 60Hz. Some commercial facilities such as hotels also offer 220V @ 60 Hz. You can find the lower voltage in white sockets, with 220V in red sockets. The official socket is type N, but you might also come across type C.
