Getting to Bento Gonçalves
Direct Flights Information
| From | Airline Companies | Flight Duration (approximate) |
|---|---|---|
| Cidade do Panama (PTY) | Copa Airlines | 7 hours and 10 minutes |
| Lima (LIM) | LATAM | 4 hours and 35 minutes |
| Santiago (SCL) | LATAM | 3 hours |
| Buenos Aires (AEP) | Gol and Aerolíneas Argentinas | 1 hour and 40 minutes |
| Brasilia (BSB) | Gol and LATAM | 2 hours and 40 minutes |
| São Paulo (GRU) | LATAM, Gol and Azul | 1 hour and 30 minutes |
| Rio de Janeiro (GIG) | LATAM, Gol and Azul | 2 hours |
These times are approximate and can vary depending on weather conditions, air traffic, and specific flight routes.
International Flight Instructions
- Flight to São Paulo (GRU) or Rio de Janeiro (GIG): Book a flight from your local international airport to either São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport (GIG).
- Connecting Flight to Porto Alegre (POA): From São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro, take a domestic flight to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) in Porto Alegre.
Travel to Bento Gonçalves
- By car: Rent a car at the airport; the drive takes approximately 2 hours.
- Uber: Uber Comfort (around USD 50) and Uber X (around USD 40).
- Taxi: Airport taxi services cost around USD 70-90.
- Regular bus: The bus takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. Buses depart from the Porto Alegre airport and bus station. Refer to the "Purchasing Bus Tickets" section below for details.
Local Travel in Bento Gonçalves
Once you arrive in Bento Gonçalves, you can use local transportation options like taxis or ride-sharing services to get to the venue at "Rua Henry Hugo Dreher, 197" (Dall’Onder Grande Hotel).
Purchasing Bus Tickets
- Access the bus station website under this link (Portuguese only).
- Insert “Porto Alegre” in the “Saindo de…” text field. Insert “Bento Gonçalves” in the “Indo para…” text field.
- In the next field, insert the departure date and the return date (optional). If the return date field is blocked, make sure the “Ida e volta” button is selected on the top left corner of the page.
- Your display should now look similar to the figure below. Click on the “Buscar” button.
- On the following page, select the most suited trip and your seat number, then click on “Continuar Reserva”. If you selected roundtrip mode, repeat the process for the returning bus.
- Skip all the fields in the “Contato do comprador” part and go straight to the “Passageiros” part. There, fill in your name in the field “Nome completo”. In the drop-down menu on the right, select “Passaporte” and fill in your passport number on the text box right beside it.
- Right below, select the credit card payment by clicking on “Cartão de Crédito”. Insert your card number, expiration date (mm/yyyy), and CVV code. You can leave the right field with “À vista” to indicate payment in a single installment. Click on “Pagar” and if all goes well, your ticket will be shown to you in the next window, as well as a payment confirmation will be sent to your email.
Additional Tips
- Language: Portuguese is the primary language spoken in Brazil. Having a translation app or learning a few basic phrases can be helpful.
- Currency: The currency used is the Brazilian Real (BRL). Make sure to exchange some money beforehand or withdraw from ATMs in Brazil.
- Travel Insurance: Consider purchasing travel insurance for your trip to cover any unforeseen circumstances.
If you need any more specific information or additional details, feel free to ask at lascas2025@gmail.com.