Venues
Campinas
Campinas is a Brazilian municipality located in the state of São Paulo, approximately 100 kilometers northwest of the city of São Paulo. It is an important economic, technological, and academic center and hosts one of the most prestigious public universities in Brazil, the University of Campinas (UNICAMP).
UNICAMP is consistently ranked among the top universities in Brazil and Latin America and is responsible for approximately 15% of the country’s scientific research output. Its main campus is situated in the Barão Geraldo district, a suburban area about 12 kilometers from downtown Campinas.
The Institute of Mathematics, Statistics, and Scientific Computing (IMECC) is one of the academic units of UNICAMP. IMECC is recognized for its strong research activity and high-quality infrastructure, providing an excellent environment for education and scientific development.
Hotels
Here is a non-exhaustive list of hotels. All of them have rooms with wi-fi, cable tv, and included breakfast.
CPV - Casa do Professor Visitante Unicamp
Matiz Barão Geraldo Hotel
Hotel Pousada Universitária
Pousada Flat da Lagoa
Transport
From Viracopos Airport (VCP – Campinas)
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Take Bus Line 193 from outside the terminal to the
Campinas Central Bus Station (Rodoviária de Campinas).
This is the local city bus connecting the airport to the city center.
More information:
IMECC – How to Get There
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From Campinas Bus Station, take city bus Line 332 or
Line 330 toward UNICAMP / Hospital das Clínicas
and get off near the campus.
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Alternatively, take the LiraBus airport shuttle from
Viracopos Airport to Campinas Bus Station. Tickets are sold at the airport.
See:
LiraBus
From Guarulhos Airport (GRU – São Paulo)
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Take the LiraBus shuttle directly from Guarulhos Airport
to the Campinas Bus Station. This is a direct coach service
and takes approximately 2 hours.
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From Campinas Bus Station, take city bus Line 332 or
Line 330 toward UNICAMP (Barão Geraldo).
From Campinas Bus Station (Rodoviária de Campinas)
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Take Bus Line 332 toward UNICAMP / Hospital das Clínicas
and get off near the campus.
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Alternatively, take Bus Line 330 toward UNICAMP.
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You may also travel to Terminal Barão Geraldo and then use
local buses serving the UNICAMP campus.
Additional Notes
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Campinas city buses usually require a transport card or QR-code ticket.
More information:
UNICAMP Mobility Guide
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Taxis and ride-hailing services (Uber, 99) are available from all locations
and offer a faster, though more expensive, alternative.
How to Circulate at UNICAMP Campus
UNICAMP has an extensive campus located in the Barão Geraldo district, with academic units,
research institutes, hospitals, restaurants, and student housing spread over a large area.
Several transportation options are available for moving around the campus efficiently.
Internal Shuttle Buses
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UNICAMP operates free internal shuttle buses that circulate within
the campus, connecting main academic buildings, institutes, libraries, restaurants,
and parking areas.
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These buses run on regular schedules during weekdays and reduced schedules on weekends
and holidays.
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Maps and timetables are available on the UNICAMP mobility website:
UNICAMP Transportation Services
