By taxi or ride-hailing
The simplest option, especially with luggage. Official taxis and app services leave from the arrivals level (floor 1). Allow 20–30 minutes to the Campus Centro.
Route on Google MapsVenue & travel
Centro Cultural, UFRGS
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil — a city built on the meeting of the Guaíba and the Patos Lagoon, and a gateway to the coastal environments at the heart of this workshop.
The venue
In the historic centre of Porto Alegre
The 4th TAAS will be held at the Centro Cultural da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, in the Campus Centro of UFRGS. The building hosts auditoriums and exhibition spaces in the historic centre of the city, within walking distance of hotels, restaurants, and public transport.
Address: Rua Eng. Luiz Englert, 333 — Campus Centro, Farroupilha, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
The campus can be entered through the gates on Rua Engenheiro Luiz Englert, Rua Sarmento Leite, and Avenida Oswaldo Aranha. There is no parking for visitors, so public transport or ride-hailing is recommended.
The venue has step-free access, lifts, and accessible restrooms. Participants with specific accessibility needs are invited to write to taas2027@ufrgs.br so that arrangements can be made in advance.
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Getting there
From Salgado Filho Airport (POA) to the venue
- ≈ 8–10 kmDistance from POA to the city centre and the venue.
- 20–30 minBy taxi or ride-hailing, depending on traffic.
- FreeAeromóvel from Terminal 1 to the Trensurb airport station (about 2.5 min).
- 5:00–23:20Daily Trensurb operating hours.
By Aeromóvel and metro
Take the free Aeromóvel from Terminal 1 (floor 2) to the Aeroporto station, then the Trensurb train towards Mercado, in the historic centre. From Mercado station the venue is a short taxi ride or a walk through the city centre.
On foot in the centre
The Campus Centro area is compact and walkable. The hotels listed below are between 500 m and 800 m from the central campus, according to Tripadvisor.
Accommodation
Where to stay
Porto Alegre offers a wide range of hotels in the city centre and in the Moinhos de Vento and Cidade Baixa districts. Participants are responsible for their own bookings, and May is a busy month for events in the city, so book early. The options below are among the properties closest to the central campus on Tripadvisor.
| Hotel | District | Tripadvisor | Reviews | Distance* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collins Trade Hotel | Centro Histórico | 4.2 / 5 | 140 | 0.5 km |
| Eko Residence Hotel | Centro Histórico | 4.0 / 5 | 1,206 | 0.6 km |
| Intercity Piazza Navona | Independência | 4.0 / 5 | 422 | 0.6 km |
| Plaza São Rafael Hotel | Centro | 4.0 / 5 | 1,164 | 0.8 km |
| Intercity Cidade Baixa | Cidade Baixa | 3.9 / 5 | 383 | 0.5 km |
| Master Express Cidade Baixa | Cidade Baixa | 3.5 / 5 | 386 | 0.6 km |
| Hostel | District | Tripadvisor | Reviews | Distance* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar63 Hostel | Cidade Baixa | 4.8 / 5 | 612 | 0.6 km |
| Cidade Baixa Hostel | Cidade Baixa | 4.7 / 5 | 177 | 0.6 km |
| Poa Eco Hostel | Cidade Baixa | 4.4 / 5 | 707 | 0.7 km |
* Ratings, review counts and distances as listed by Tripadvisor on 9 November 2026; distances are measured from the “UFRGS” point of interest on the central campus. They change over time and do not reflect availability or prices for 12–15 May 2027. This list is not an endorsement by the organisers.
Eating & exploring
Places to eat near the venue
The historic centre and the Cidade Baixa district, a short distance from the campus, concentrate restaurants, cafés, and bars. A few well-known places in the centre:
Naval
Mercado Público (Av. Borges de Medeiros, 85)
Open since 1907; Portuguese-inspired menu, famous for its salt-cod (bacalhau) dishes.
Justo
Viaduto Otávio Rocha (Passeio Verão, 741)
Casual spot with outdoor tables: pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, bread and sweets.
Restaurante Moeda
Farol Santander (Rua Sete de Setembro, 1028)
Buffet with Brazilian and South American dishes and a wine list.
Du Attus
Praça Marechal Deodoro, Theatro São Pedro
Buffet lunch from Monday to Saturday, next to the historic theatre.
Selection based on a restaurant guide of Porto Alegre's historic centre by GZH. Opening hours change, so check before going.
Restaurants near UFRGS on Tripadvisor
Nearby highlights
- Mercado Público — the historic market, with restaurants inside and the Trensurb Mercado station next to it.
- Parque Farroupilha (Redenção) and its Sunday fair, the Brique da Redenção, next to the central campus.
- Cidade Baixa — the bohemian district with bars and live music, within walking distance.
Practical information
| Currency | Brazilian real (BRL) |
|---|---|
| Language | Portuguese (official); English widely understood in academic settings |
| Power | 127 V / 220 V, 60 Hz — type N sockets. European type C plugs usually fit. |
| Climate in May | Autumn; mild days (15–22 °C) and cool nights (10–14 °C). Rain is possible — bring a light jacket. |
| Visas | Citizens of most South American countries do not require a visa for short academic visits. Check the requirements for your nationality with the Brazilian consulate. |
| Health | No specific vaccination is required. Travel insurance is recommended. |
Field context
Why Rio Grande do Sul
The state offers a remarkable setting for actualistic taphonomy: coastal plains and lagoons, sambaquis, the Patos Lagoon estuary, and the coastal environments studied by CECLIMAR — the institutional base of the second edition.
The workshop will include an optional field excursion to a coastal site, announced together with the detailed programme. Participation will be limited and organised on site.
