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Tropical Medicine in 14 – 26 May 2018 Colourful district of Pelourinho, Salvador

From white sand beaches to lush rainforests Arrive in and spend your first and rhythm-filled metropolises, Brazil evening at leisure. The following day set out is a country that has a rich history and to explore the world’s third largest city. This varied culture. It is also a country with a vast metropolis is also a city rich in art and long medical history. Brazil’s research into culture and has a burgeoning reputation as a tropical diseases accelerated at the start of the world-class gastronomic city. Starting at the twentieth century, with many seeing the fight municipal market, join the local Paulistanos as against tropical diseases as Brazil’s pathway they shop for the many tropical delicacies that to moving forward into the modern era. this country has to offer, with opportunities for

This tour, led by Dr Eduardo Massad, a Brazilian doctor and Honorary Professor of Infectious Diseases at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. It examines Brazil’s long involvement with tropical medicine, how traditional medicine is still an important for some communities and how modern research is making its mark. Starting in São Paulo, explore the vibrant metropolis to see the Hospital das Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina at the University of São Paulo and the Butantan Institute. Travel north to the Bahian capital of Salvador and see how outpatient clinics are dealing with the recent Zika outbreak. Head to Manaus, the gateway to the Amazon, where you will explore the jungle and visit a local tropical medicine hospital. The tour ends in the colourful city of Rio de Janeiro, where you will visit the Fiocruz Institute – the birthplace of tropical medicine research in Brazil. Municipal Market, São Paulo museum in the morning, with the afternoon at leisure to relax or further explore the city.

Transfer to the airport the next morning for the flight north to Salvador, the capital of the Bahia State and former capital of Portugal’s great New World colony. Check into your hotel, located in the heart of the old town, and take a short walking tour of the area to get your bearings. Dinner will be at the hotel restaurant, which is run by the prestigious Brazilian chef, Terez Paim. View of All Saints Bay, Salvador Start the following day with a visit to the tastings. Continue to the Pinacoteca Museum, Instituto de Medicina Social and a paediatric the oldest art museum in the city. Explore the outpatient unit to see how Brazil is handling city’s bohemian neighbourhood, , the recent Zika virus outbreak and how it has and stop for a coffee tasting to learn about this affected families in the area. Visit a traditional famous Brazilian export. Later in the afternoon Candomble temple and see how they still use explore and take in the city views traditional and holistic medicine. Partners will from the Contemporary Art Museum. In the spend the morning exploring the lower districts evening enjoy a welcome dinner with the group. of Salvador, including residential areas, Bonfirm Church and the local markets, for a real sense The following day is devoted to professional of the everyday life of this vibrant city and visits. In the morning visit the Hospital das its people. The afternoon is at leisure for the Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina at the partners to visit the city’s many museums, take University of São Paulo, the largest hospital a walk along the seafront or relax at the hotel. in with 3000 beds. After lunch continue to the , one of the Spend the next day exploring the atmospheric major scientific centres of the world. Visit its city of Salvador da Bahia. Its brilliantly coloured museum of poisonous animals, watch centre is a living museum of 17th and 18th milking, see the lab and visit the century architecture and gold-laden churches. plant. Partners will visit the MASP Starting in the old town, see the colourful

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4 Paraguay Sao Paulo 1 Chile Argentina Rio de Janeiro buildings of Pelourinho and visit the Afro Brazilian the Redeemer towers over the city. After lunch Museum, which is housed in the first medical take the cable car to Morro da Urca, the first school at Terreiro de Jesus. Enjoy a traditional stage en route to Sugarloaf Mountain, to take a Bahian lunch before visiting a local social project pleasant walk to the second stage with a superb that offers art programmes for vulnerable youth. panorama of Guanabara Bay, Copacabana and Return to the hotel in the late afternoon. the surrounding area.

The next day fly to Manaus, the Amazon’s largest The next morning visit the Instituto Oswaldo city. Transfer to your Amazon Eco Park Lodge by Cruz, founded in 1900. Its original objective was bus and then head out onto the river by boat. to produce against the plague, but over Arrive late afternoon and spend the rest of the the decades its activities expanded to include day at leisure before dinner. research and experimental medicine. Learn how tropical medicine practice and research has Next day is reserved for you to take part in the evolved over the last century. The rest of the day lodge’s activities, including jungle walks, visiting is at leisure to relax or explore the city at your local communities up river or canoe excursions. own pace before a farewell dinner in the evening. The following day visit the Hospital de Doencas Tropicais in Manaus city and meet with its Spend the next morning at leisure before doctors. Partners will take a guided tour of the transferring to the airport for your return flight, city, including the grand Manaus Opera House or alternatively take the optional extension to and the famous banana market that includes spectacular Iguassu Falls on the border of Brazil fresh items brought in from communities along and Argentina.. the river. After lunch return to the lodge for time at leisure.

The next day leave the Amazon and fly to Rio de Janeiro, a city of golden beaches, lush mountains and samba-filled streets. Arrive in the evening and transfer to the hotel, which is near Copacabana and Leme Beaches.

Rio de Janeiro is effortlessly spectacular. Spend your first morning in the city taking in its breath-taking views, starting with a train ride to Corcovado Mountain, where the statue of Christ Copacabana Beach Itinerary 14 – 26 May 2018 B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

3 nights São Paulo – 3 nights Salvador – 3 nights Manaus – 3 nights Rio de Janeiro 14 May (Mon) São Paulo B D 20 May (Sun) Salvador / Manaus B D Pm Arrive and transfer to the Blue Tree Am Fly to Manaus in the heart of the Paulista Hotel Amazon Pm 15 May (Tues) São Paulo Transfer to your lodge by bus and boat. Rest of afternoon to relax Am City tour of São Paulo starting at Eve Talk by Dr Massad on his work in the Municipal Market. Continue to Barcelos Pinacoteca Pm Visit the bohemian neighbourhood 21 May (Mon) Manaus B L D of Vila Madalena for coffee tasting. Am Full day to enjoy the activities at the Continue to Ibirapuera Park lodge including rainforest walks, visit Eve Welcome dinner the monkey forest and visit a local village 16 May (Wed) São Paulo B Pm Night tour in a canoe to see the wildlife Am All day professional visits to the Hospital das Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina at 22 May (Tues) Manaus B L D the University of São Paulo and Instituto Am Travel into Manaus city and visit the Butantan. Hospital de Doenças Tropicais Partner programme: Visit the MASP Partners: tour of the city museum Pm Return to Amazon Eco Lodge Pm Partners at leisure 23 May (Wed) Manaus/ Rio de Janeiro B L B D 17 May (Thurs) São Paulo / Salvador Am Depart the lodge and transfer to the Am Transfer to the airport for flight to airport for a flight back to Rio Salvador Pm Arrive Rio in the evening Pm Arrive in Salvador and check into hotel. B L Walking tour of the local area 24 May (Thurs) Rio de Janeiro Eve Dinner at the hotel restaurant, which is Am Take a cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain run by Brazilian chef Tereza Paim to visit the statue of Christ the Redeemer B 18 May (Fri) Salvador Pm Take a cable car to Sugar Loaf Am Visit to Instituto de Medicina Social and Mountain, stopping at Morro de Urca a paediatric outpatient unit. to walk to the next station with a Partners: Tour to the lower districts of lovely panorama of Copacabana Salvador including residential areas, B D Bonfirm Church and local markets 25 May (Fri) Rio de Janeiro Pm Visit to a Candomble temple and see Am Visit Instituto Oswaldo Cruz how traditional medicine is still being Pm Afternoon at leisure used by the community. Eve Farewell dinner Partners at leisure 26 May (Sat) Rio de Janeiro B B L 19 May (Sat) Salvador Am Morning at leisure. Transfer to the Am Tour of historic Salvador, including the airport for the flight home or extend to colourful buildings of Pelourinho and Iguassu Falls the Afro Brazilian Museum Pm Lunch of traditional Bahian cuisine. Visit a local social project which offers art programmes for vulnerable youths. Return to the hotel late afternoon Iguassu Falls Extension Itinerary 26 – 28 May 2018

26 May (Sat) Rio de Janeiro / Iguassu Fall B D 27 May (Sun) Iguassu Falls B L Am Morning flight to Iguassu Falls (Brazilian Am Full day guided excursion to Argentine side) side of the Falls including the Pm Visit the Brazilian side of the falls Hummingbird sanctuary including the impressive Devil’s Throat B 28 May (Mon) Iguassu Falls Am Transfer to the airport for the flight that will connect with your International flights home Hotels

Blue Tree Paulista Hotel – São Paulo Located a few steps from , the hotel is surrounded by theatres, museums, shops and restaurant in a superb central location. Rooms are simply decorated but spacious and comfortably furnished. The hotel also provides wifi and has an indoor pool.

A room at the Convento do Carmo Hotel, Salvdaor Convento do Carmo Hotel – Salvador The hotel is in the historic centre of the city and combines tradition, luxury and modernity in a 16th century building featuring spacious, high ceiling rooms. Each room is air conditioned and comfortably furnished. There is also a sauna, spa and outdoor pool.

Amazon Eco Park – Manaus Located on the Taruma River, a tributary of the Negro River, the lodge is about one hour from Manaus. The lodge has 70 bungalows in 22 stand alone structures. The rooms are simply A bungalow at the Amazon Eco Park decorated with traditional handicrafts, have air conditioning, electric showers and screened windows. The lodge also has a natural pool, private beach and plenty of space to relax.

Windsor Leme Hotel – Rio de Janeiro The hotel has an excellent location facing the beaches of Copacabana and Leme. The neighbourhood is quiet and yet close to shops, restaurants and bars. The hotel features a panoramic terrace with an infinity pool and bar. The rooms are modern in style with wooden A room at the Windsor Leme Hotel furniture and contemporary décor.

Rooftop of Windsor Leme Hotel

Tour cost USD $4,515 per person (excluding International flights and transfers) The cost includes: • 12 nights’ accommodation in mid-range and 4-star hotels/lodges with en suite facilities Single room supplement is USD $755 • Meals as per the itinerary • Tour leader (Dr Eduardo Massad) • A full programme of professional visits, cultural visits and a partner programme • All transport within the tour including domestic Ariel view of Iguassu Falls flights to Salvador, Manaus and Rio de Janeiro • English-speaking local guides in each city • Tips Tour Leader • Donation to a local social project in Salvador

Dr Eduardo Massad is the Head of the The cost excludes: Department of Legal Medicine, Medical Ethics • International flights and airport transfers and Occupational Medicine at the School of • All personal extras such as porterage, Medicine at the University of São Paulo. He inoculations fees and laundry is also an Honorary Professor of Infectious • Meals not mentioned and drinks Diseases at the London School of Hygiene and • All optional excursions, tours and visits Tropical Medicine since 2003. Originally trained • Travel insurance in medicine, Dr Massad went on to obtain a • Visa if required degree in physics and a PhD in experimental pathology. Together with his collaborators he Iguassu Falls extension conducted important work in the mathematical USD $833 per person modelling of infectious disease such as dengue Single room supplement is USD $105 and yellow fever. He is currently working on the European Community Consortium The cost includes: 2 nights’ Project ZIKAPlan and a project assessing ZIKV accommodation in Iguassu Falls, domestic transmission and mitigation strategies. flights Rio de Janeiro - Iguassu Falls one way, all transportation, local English speaking guides, entrance fees and a full programme of sightseeing, meals as per itinerary.

Cost excludes: airport transfer on departure, any optional activities or tours, meals not mentioned, travel insurance, visa if applicable for Argentina or Brazil.

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