Tropical Medicine in Brazil

14 – 26 May 2018

Christ the Redeemer overlooking Rio de Janeiro

From white sand beaches to lush rainforests and rhythm-filled metropolises, Brazil is a country that has a rich history and varied culture. It is also a country with a long medical history. Brazil’s research into tropical diseases accelerated at the start of the twentieth century, with many seeing the fight against tropical diseases as Brazil’s pathway to moving forward into the modern era.

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 virus 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.

Arrive in São Paulo and spend your first evening at leisure. The following day set out to explore the world’s third largest city. This vast metropolis is also a city rich in art and culture and has a burgeoning reputation as a world-class gastronomic city. Starting at the municipal market, join the local Paulistanos as they shop for the many tropical delicacies that this country has to offer, with opportunities for

Colourful district of Pelourinho, Salvador

Municipal Market, São Paulo

tastings. Continue to the Pinacoteca Museum, the oldest art museum in the city. Explore the city’s bohemian neighbourhood, Vila Madalena, and stop for a coffee tasting to learn about this famous Brazilian export. Later in the afternoon explore Ibirapuera Park and take in the city views from the Contemporary Art Museum. In the evening enjoy a welcome dinner with the group.

The following day is devoted to professional visits. In the morning visit the Hospital das Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina at the University of São Paulo, the largest hospital in Latin America with 3000 beds. After lunch continue to the Instituto Butantan, one of the major scientific centres of the world. Visit its museum of poisonous animals, watch snake milking, see the arthropods lab and visit the vaccine plant. Partners will visit the MASP

View of All Saints Bay, Salvador

Transfer to your lodge by boat

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.

Start the following day with a visit to the Instituto de Medicina Social and a paediatric outpatient unit to see how Brazil is handling the recent Zika virus outbreak and how it has affected families in the area. Visit a traditional Candomble temple and see how they still use traditional and holistic medicine. Partners will spend the morning exploring the lower districts of Salvador, including residential areas, Bonfirm Church and the local markets, for a real sense of the everyday life of this vibrant city and its people. The afternoon is at leisure for the partners to visit the city’s many museums, take a walk along the seafront or relax at the hotel.

Spend the next day exploring the atmospheric city of Salvador da Bahia. Its brilliantly coloured centre is a living museum of 17th and 18th century architecture and gold-laden churches. Starting in the old town, see the colourful

buildings of Pelourinho and visit the Afro Brazilian Museum, which is housed in the first medical school at Terreiro de Jesus. Enjoy a traditional Bahian lunch before visiting a local social project that offers art programmes for vulnerable youth. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon.

The next day fly to Manaus, the Amazon’s largest city. Transfer to your Amazon Eco Park Lodge by bus and then head out onto the river by boat. Arrive late afternoon and spend the rest of the day at leisure before dinner.

Next day is reserved for you to take part in the lodge’s activities, including jungle walks, visiting local communities up river or canoe excursions. The following day visit the Hospital de Doencas Tropicais in Manaus city and meet with its doctors. Partners will take a guided tour of the city, including the grand Manaus Opera House and the famous banana market that includes fresh items brought in from communities along 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

the Redeemer towers over the city. After lunch take the cable car to Morro da Urca, the first stage en route to Sugarloaf Mountain, to take a pleasant walk to the second stage with a superb panorama of Guanabara Bay, Copacabana and the surrounding area.

The next morning visit the Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, founded in 1900. Its original objective was to produce vaccines against the plague, but over the decades its activities expanded to include research and experimental medicine. Learn how tropical medicine practice and research has evolved over the last century. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax or explore the city at your own pace before a farewell dinner in the evening.

Spend the next morning at leisure before transferring to the airport for your return flight, or alternatively take the optional extension to spectacular Iguassu Falls on the border of Brazil and Argentina..

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Itinerary 14 – 26 May 2018

14 May (Mon) São Paulo Pm Arrive and transfer to the Blue Tree

Paulista Hotel

15 May (Tues) São Paulo Am City tour of São Paulo starting at

the Municipal Market. Continue to Pinacoteca

Pm Visit the bohemian neighbourhood of Vila Madalena for coffee tasting. Continue to Ibirapuera Park

Eve Welcome dinner

16 May (Wed) São Paulo Am All day professional visits to the Hospital

das Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina at the University of São Paulo and Instituto Butantan. Partner programme: Visit the MASP museum

Pm Partners at leisure

17 May (Thurs) São Paulo / Salvador Am Transfer to the airport for flight to

SalvadorPm Arrive in Salvador and check into hotel.

Walking tour of the local area Eve Dinner at the hotel restaurant, which is

run by Brazilian chef Tereza Paim

18 May (Fri) SalvadorAm Visit to Instituto de Medicina Social and

a paediatric outpatient unit. Partners: Tour to the lower districts of Salvador including residential areas, Bonfirm Church and local markets

Pm Visit to a Candomble temple and see how traditional medicine is still being used by the community. Partners at leisure

19 May (Sat) Salvador Am Tour of historic Salvador, including the

colourful buildings of Pelourinho and 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

20 May (Sun) Salvador / Manaus Am Fly to Manaus in the heart of the

Amazon Pm Transfer to your lodge by bus and boat.

Rest of afternoon to relax Eve Talk by Dr Massad on his work in

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21 May (Mon) Manaus Am Full day to enjoy the activities at the

lodge including rainforest walks, visit the monkey forest and visit a local village

Pm Night tour in a canoe to see the wildlife

22 May (Tues) Manaus Am Travel into Manaus city and visit the

Hospital de Doenças Tropicais Partners: tour of the city

Pm Return to Amazon Eco Lodge

23 May (Wed) Manaus/ Rio de Janeiro Am Depart the lodge and transfer to the

airport for a flight back to RioPm Arrive Rio in the evening

24 May (Thurs) Rio de Janeiro Am Take a cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain

to visit the statue of Christ the Redeemer

Pm Take a cable car to Sugar Loaf Mountain, stopping at Morro de Urca to walk to the next station with a lovely panorama of Copacabana

25 May (Fri) Rio de Janeiro Am Visit Instituto Oswaldo CruzPm Afternoon at leisureEve Farewell dinner

26 May (Sat) Rio de Janeiro Am Morning at leisure. Transfer to the

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Iguassu Falls Extension Itinerary 26 – 28 May 2018

26 May (Sat) Rio de Janeiro / Iguassu FallAm Morning flight to Iguassu Falls (Brazilian

side) Pm Visit the Brazilian side of the falls

including the impressive Devil’s Throat

27 May (Sun) Iguassu Falls Am Full day guided excursion to Argentine

side of the Falls including the Hummingbird sanctuary

28 May (Mon) Iguassu FallsAm Transfer to the airport for the

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Hotels Blue Tree Paulista Hotel – São PauloLocated a few steps from Paulista Avenue, 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.

Convento do Carmo Hotel – SalvadorThe 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 – ManausLocated 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 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 JaneiroThe 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 furniture and contemporary décor.

A room at the Convento do Carmo Hotel, Salvdaor

A bungalow at the Amazon Eco Park

A room at the Windsor Leme Hotel

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 flights to Salvador, Manaus and Rio de Janeiro

• English-speaking local guides in each city

• Tips

• Donation to a local social project in Salvador

The cost excludes:• International flights and airport transfers

• All personal extras such as porterage, inoculations fees and laundry

• Meals not mentioned and drinks

• All optional excursions, tours and visits

• Travel insurance

• Visa if required

Iguassu Falls extension USD $833 per personSingle room supplement is USD $105

The cost includes: 2 nights’ accommodation in Iguassu Falls, domestic 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.

Tour Leader

Dr Eduardo Massad is the Head of the Department of Legal Medicine, Medical Ethics and Occupational Medicine at the School of Medicine at the University of São Paulo. He is also an Honorary Professor of Infectious Diseases at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine since 2003. Originally trained in medicine, Dr Massad went on to obtain a degree in physics and a PhD in experimental pathology. Together with his collaborators he conducted important work in the mathematical modelling of infectious disease such as dengue and yellow fever. He is currently working on the European Community Consortium Project ZIKAPlan and a project assessing ZIKV transmission and mitigation strategies.

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Ariel view of Iguassu Falls

Manuas House on the River

About Us

To travel with us is to dig below the surface, revealing the deeper destination. Of course, you will visit the great historical sites; marvel at the wonders of architecture and engineering; be moved by the riches of culture and art; and experience the most spectacular landscapes in the world. What we also do is make sure that you see the country as it is today, giving you privileged access that independent travel and other tour companies rarely get close to. We give you a variety of experiences, from the sublime to the humble, in the company of intelligent, curious, like-minded people. And while we can be worthy, we also make sure that you have a lot of fun.

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São Paulo City from Ibirapuera Park; Fishing boats, Salvador; The theatre, Manaus; Brightly coloured houses of the Favelas (above)