The Technology Center is located on the UFSM Santa Maria Campus, in the Camobi neighborhood, approximately 10 km from downtown Santa Maria.

Santa Maria Regional Airport (RIA)

The Santa Maria Regional Airport (RIA) is the closest airport to the event venue. It is located in the Camobi area, approximately 2–3 km from the UFSM campus and about 11 km from downtown Santa Maria.

• Airport code: RIA
• Airport: Santa Maria Regional Airport
• Distance to UFSM: approximately 5–7 km

View Santa Maria Airport on Google Maps

Currently, three direct flights per week connect Santa Maria (RIA) and Porto Alegre (POA), operated by Azul Airlines. Please check the airline’s official website for the most up-to-date flight schedules and availability, as flight frequencies and departure times may change.

Participants arriving at Santa Maria Airport can reach their accommodation or the UFSM Santa Maria Campus by taxi, shared car, or private vehicle.

Porto Alegre International Airport (POA)

For participants traveling from other regions of Brazil or from abroad, Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) in Porto Alegre is an important alternative gateway to Rio Grande do Sul.

The distance between Porto Alegre and Santa Maria is approximately 285–290 km by road, with a typical travel time of around 4 hours by car, depending on traffic and road conditions.

• Airport code: POA
• Airport: Salgado Filho International Airport – Porto Alegre
• Distance to Santa Maria: approximately 285–290 km

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From Porto Alegre, participants can reach Santa Maria by:

• Domestic flight: flights may be available between Porto Alegre (POA) and Santa Maria (RIA), depending on the current airline schedule.
• Bus: regular intercity bus services connect Porto Alegre and Santa Maria.
• Car: approximately 285–290 km, with a travel time of around 4 hours.

Santa Maria has a major bus terminal with connections to several cities in Rio Grande do Sul and other states in southern Brazil.

Santa Maria Bus Station

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Bus connections are available from several major cities, including Porto Alegre, Florianópolis, Curitiba, and other cities in southern Brazil.

From Porto Alegre

Participants arriving at Porto Alegre International Airport can travel to Santa Maria by bus. The trip generally takes approximately 4–6 hours, depending on the service and connections.

Participants should check current schedules and ticket availability before traveling.

From Florianópolis

Bus services are also available between Florianópolis and Santa Maria. Depending on the service, the journey may take approximately 10–14 hours.

From Curitiba

Santa Maria is also connected by long-distance bus services to Curitiba, with journey times depending on the selected service and schedule.

Santa Maria can be reached by road from Porto Alegre and other major cities in southern Brazil.

From Porto Alegre, the journey is approximately 285–290 km and normally takes around 4 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.