WELCOMEUberaba-BR

HELLO INTERN!

This booklet has been assembled to help you clarify some doubts about our country and about our city!

It will also give you option of things you can get to know. Enjoy it!

Let us make your experience in Brazil the best!

02/18

BrazilBrazilan flag

Location of Brazil

Capital BrasiliaLargest city: São PauloOfficial language: PortugueseGovernment presidential federal republic - President Dilma Rousseff

Area - Total 8515 767.0491 km ² (5.) - Water (%) 0.65

Border Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, French Guiana (France), Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and VenezuelaUN International Org (WTO), MERCOSUR, OAS, CPLP, Laia, ACTO, UNASUR, CI-A, UL and OIE.

Government website www.brasil.gov.brBrasil

Currency Real (BRL)

Time zone official: UTC -3Tropical, subtropical, temperate and semi-arid equatorial weather

03/18

State: Minas GeraisFlag of Minas Gerais

Location of Minas Gerais

Capital: Belo HorizonteOfficial language: Portuguese

Government - Governor (a) Alberto Pinto Coelho (PP)Area - Total 586 522.122 km ² (4th) 1Population in 2013*

Time Zone UTC-03: 00Http://www.mg.gov.br/ government site

Top Foods

Tropical weather

pão de queijo

drover beans

hom

em

ade food

«Because of its natural beauty and its historical heritage Minas Gerais - Brazil is an important tourist destination. The people from Minas Gerais have a peculiar culture, marked by traditional religious manifestation and typical cuisine of the country side»

04/18

City: UberabaFlag of Uberaba

Location of Uberaba

The municipality is located in the micro-region of Triangulo Mineiro, in Minas Gerais.

Uberaba is equidistant within a radius of 500 km, major consumer centers in Brazil!

Ube

raba

525 k

m

879 km

483 km

476 km

Brasília

Climatological to Uberaba Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average maximum temperature (° C) 29.7 30.2 30.3 28.6 27.9 27.2 27.0 29.4 29.9 30.3 29.7 29.2

Average minimum temperature (° C) 19.2 19.0 18.8 17.1 14.3 12.6 12.2 14.2 16.6 17.9 18.4 19.0

Transport 98% of city roads are paved; 175,610 units is the fleet of vehicles + approx. 50 000 floating - July 2011; 1 vehicle for every 1.42 inhabitants approximately (second largest per capita fleet of Minas Gerais). mass transit

Public Transportation The public transportation system of Uberaba is provided under the concession agreement by two companies: Roads and Piracicabana Leader, operating with 37 lines, with 30 urban, 6 rural and intercity 1 (for Delta line that still operates with transportation vouchers, does not enter in system integration and receives electronic monitoring). Currently the daily fleet of buses in the city is 135 vehicles to meet the demand.http://www.uberaba.mg.gov.br/portal/conteudo,8403

Air Transportation Uberaba’s Airport - Mario de Almeida Franco was opened in the 1930s, it was the third most important airport in the country for years.

http://www.emsampa.com.br/voos/aeroporto_uberaba.htm

05/18

Places Utilities

Banks

Uberaba has different types of banks that you need to change your money.

They are: Banco do BrasilCaixa Economica Federal

Banco do ItaúBanco Santander (international)

Banco HSBC (international)

Is there anything you need to buy to make a food?

We have: Bretas; Wallmart;

LS Guarato;Try to look for the one next to you ;)

Uberaba has different types of hospitalsThey are: Hospital UFTMHospital São DomingosHospital São JoséHospital Marcos PalmérioAll of them are a private.

If you need to study something or if you just wanna know about our literature, we havethe central Library. It is a big and calm place, and you can access theinternet.

Supermarket

Hospital

Study

06/18

1. BANCO DO BRASIL2. BRETAS I3. BRETAS II4. BRETAS III5. LS GUARATO6. BIBLIOTECA7. HOSPITAL SÃO JOSÉ8. HOSPITAL SÃO DOMINGOS 07/18

Places Utilities

Places Traditional

Mercado Municipal

Frutos do Cerrado

Balbec

Barraca do Cocô

Best place to buy delicacies, food and typical drinks of our region. During Sunday mornings

they are bands playing regional music!

Great place to buy coconut, fruits and juices. It’s opened 24 hours per day. They always have cane sugar juice and coconut water.

The most famous and tasty snack in Uberaba, called "Coxinha", is made of chicken. They also have other Arabian snacks!

Ice cream shop specialized in ice cream made from typical fruits of Brazil, with more

than 50 different flavors. Fruits such as Açaí, Tamarindo, Graviola, Corn, Maracujá

and several other.

08/18

$$$

$$$

$$$

$$$

1. MERCADO MUNICIPAL2. BARRACA DO COCÔ3. FRUTOS DO CERRADO4. BALBEC

Places Traditional

09/18

Places Traditional

Sabores do Açaí

Cine Teatro Municipal Vera Cruz

Shopping Uberaba (Mall)

Museu do Zebu

Best place to eat Acaí, a typical fruit of Brazil. In this place you can choose some other fruits to eat together with Açaí.

Açaí is nice with banana and solf milk.

It’s a museum that collects objects used in cattle breeding. There are a lot of equipment of a old farm and even some stacked materials. This Place has a heads of cows, that represents the large breed, which is called "Zebu".

The largest shopping mall in Uberaba. This Place has a lot of storesand the food court has several options for those who want to eat. Free Wi-Fi.

One of the oldest cinemas / theaters of Uberaba Nowadays it belongs to the city and it hosts

many public and private events.

10/18

$$$

$$$

$$$

$$$

1. SABORES DO AÇAI2. MUSEU DO ZEBU3. TEATRO VERA CRUZ4. SHOPPING UBERABA

Places Traditional

11/18

Places Parks

Mata-do-Ipê (Forest of ipe)

Peiropolis

Squares

Waterfalls

Squares

Park with dense forest, crossed by trails of Tapiocanga stone, featuring bridges, seats, falls and lakes with geese and

fish. Great place to have a picnic.

Uberaba is a small town and we have many squares where you can hike, enjoy nature, call friends to talk, get to know our ancient churches and take pictures! They are: Rui Barbosa’s square, Santa Teresa’s square, São Domingos’s square, Square of Group Brazil, Piscinão and others.

Because of the rugged terrain and the amount of water, came the big drops that are our beautiful waterfalls. Uberaba has some of them around. If you like adventure sports, there are some companies that can take you over there.

Small village. There are between their main attractions a museum, a park with replicas

of dinosaur-sized, and a landscape characterized by the beauty.

Their sweets and homemade liquors are famous and very sought.

12/18$$$

$$$

$$$

$$$

1. MATA DO IPÊ2. PRAÇA RUI BARBOSA3. PRAÇA GRUPO BRASIL4. PRAÇA SANTA TERESINHA5. PISCINÃO6. PEIROPOLIS

Places Parks

13/18

Places Uberaba’s Night

BaresThis place is nice to go for listen good songs and drink

São ToméWhen you come here, drink something called

"Cermão Bruto", it is drink made of beer, lemon, vodka, ice and salt. It’s served in a tall glass. It’s very delicious

and refreshing.

ArchimedsIt’s the most traditional city bar, small and friendly. There is always a band playing (Good bands! :D). Try to arrive early to get a place to sit. The beer is always super cold!"

Santa BrasaThe Santa Brasa is a new restaurant concept

called AUTHENTIC STEAKS, whose main product

is noble meat, and cold beer. It’s served in frozen mugs all in a cozy atmosphere.

BiergartenDo you miss the beers from your contry?You may find something in this place.It is a nice place with funny peopleand good service.

Ps.: These are the main in the city, but we have many other!14/18

$$$

$$$

$$$

$$$

1. SÃO TOMÉ2. BIERGARTEN3. SANTA BRASA4. ARCHIMEDS

Places Uberaba’s Night

15/18

Places Uberaba’s Night

NightclubThis is a nice to go so you can listen music, dance and drink, more.

Black Jack PubIt is a Rock bar, It maybe a little bit claustrophobic,

however it is fun. It’s located in the basement of an old house. There are available games,

like darts and cards #recommend"

Dexter PubRock plays all night. They have cheap drinks and crazy people. I recommend Bob Marley’s

drink, with the famous colors of reggae!

Villa 10A Country-Brazilan club with a nice and cozy place. Good for dancing, chatting and watching the beautiful people.

WeekendIf you like "tunts tunts" this is one of the only place in Uberaba. There are lights, electronic music, DJs and a lot of people. Fridays are always the best. Arriving early is crucial, the lines are giant.

16/18

$$$

$$$

$$$

$$$

1. BLACK JACK2. VILLA 103. DEXTER PUB4. WEEKEND CLUB

Places Uberaba’s Night

17/18

Members @UA GCDPI

Mariana LadeiraVP GCDPI

Whats: +55 34 92170773email: mariana.ladeira@aiesec.net

Skype: mladeira0911

Maneger Match GCDPIWhats: +55 34 91347145email: jessica.batista@aiesec.netSkype: jess.araujo.

Maneger HOST Delivery GCDPIWhats: +55 34 91628926

email: fernanda.totoli@aiesec.netSkype: fernandatonim

Jéssica Araújo

Fernanda Tótoli

18/18