itinerary study trip johson at cornell university to brazil - 2014

Jan 04th - Saturday

morning: arrival at São Paulo airport / transfer to Hotel Feller

afternoon: Avenida Paulista walking tour / Pic nic at Ibirapuera Park

evening: welcome dinner at a brazilian steakhouse

Jan 05th- Sunday

morning: travel to an Historical Coffee Farm / Lectures on Coffee Economy

afternoon: Coffee Cupping / barista workshop

evening: night out at Skye bar: enjoy the astonishing Sao Paulo’s skyline

Jan 06th – Monday

morning: visit to Abril - one of the Brazilian biggest media coorporations – meeting with CEO: Fabio Barbosa

afternoon: visit to Itaú – Latin America largest commercial bank – meeting with CFO: Caio Ibrahim David

evening: night out to watch horse racing at Jockey Club

Jan 07th - Tuesday

morning: visit to Natura – Brazilian leading manufacturer in cosmetics – Meeting with Inovation Manager: Gilson Manfio

afternoon: visit to Acesso Digital/ meeting at Rio Bravo

evening: live music night at Grazie a Dio

Jan 08th - Wednesday

morning: visit to Cacau Show – Brazilian chocolate brand and franchising – meeting with Founder and CEO: Alexandre Costa

afternoon: visit to Suzano – Brazilian pulp and paper multinational company – meeting with CEO: Walter Schalka

evening: flight to Rio de Janeiro

Jan 09th - Thursday

morning: visit to the Brazilian Olympic Comitee

afternoon: meeting at the American Chamber of Commerce and with American Consul: Joel Reynoso

evening: night out at Rio Scenarium

Jan 10th – Friday

morning: visit to H.Stern – Brazilian jewelry – meeting with Brand Ambassador: Christian Hallot

afternoon: visit to Peixe Urbano – Brazilian group coupon enterprise – meeting with Communications Director: Leticia Leite / visit to Christ the Redeemer Statue

evening: samba school rehearsal

Jan 11th - Saturday

morning: off to enjoy Ipanema Beach

afternoon: visit to the Sugar Loaf Mountain

evening: transfer to Rio Airport / flight to Salvador or back to the US

Jan 12th - Sunday

morning: transfer to Praia do Forte

afternoon: optional visit to Sea Turtle Project - TAMAR

evening: night out at Pelourinho

Jan 13th - Monday

morning: visit to Braskem – Brazilian petrochemical company

afternoon: visit to Ambev – world’s largest brewery and beverage company

evening: farewell dinner

Jan 14th - Tuesday

morning: free morning to enjoy Salvador

afternoon: transfer to Salvador International Airport

evening: flight back to USA / Have a safe flight! ATÉ MAIS! (SEE YOU)