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MAY 17 – 20, 2016 International Convention Center Hotel Wyndham, San José - Herradura World Resources Forum Latin America and the Caribbean, International Sustainable Building Congress 2016 & III GREEN EXPO LOGISTICS INFORMATION Building Sustainable Cities and Lifestyles in Latin America and the Caribbean Supporters: Sponsors: Gold Silver Bronze Platinum Organizers EcoGlobal Advisors

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MAY 17 ndash 20 2016International Convention Center

Hotel Wyndham San Joseacute - Herradura

World Resources Forum Latin America and the Caribbean International Sustainable Building Congress 2016 amp

III GREEN EXPO

LOGISTICS INFORMATION

Building Sustainable Cities and Lifestyles in Latin America and the Caribbean

SupportersSponsors

Gold Silver BronzePlatinum

Organizers

EcoGlobalAdvisors

Costa RicaCosta Ricarsquos majestic territory lies between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea and portrays a unique picture of pure nature through its diverse landscapes and climate

Costa Rica is home to extensive rainforests volcanoes rivers travelling through the mountains beaches and natural resources protected by numerous national parks and forest reserves

The government of Costa Rica strongly promotes sustainable tourism practices for example incorporating a Sustainable Tourism Certification program for the whole tourism industry

The World Resources Latin America and the Caribbean and the International Sustainable Building Congress is co-organised by the Green Building Council Costa Rica (GBC-CR) the World Resources Forum (WRF) Association and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and will take place from 17 ndash 20 May 2016 in the beautiful city of San Joseacute Costa Rica

Location

CONGRESS VENUE

International Convention Center Wyndham Hotel San Joseacute-Herradura located on General Cantildeas Highway San Joseacute Costa Rica Approximately 7km from the International Airport

Telephone +506 2209 9800Website wwwwyndhamherraduracom

TRANSPORT

Airport taxis may charge a $30 USD fee to drive you to the venue There are many hotels restaurants and a shopping malls within walking distances from the venue apart from the International Convention Centre Hotel (Wyndham) amenities

Wyndham Hotel registered guests will have free airport shuttle buses every 20 minutes from 500 am to 945 pm While other nearby hotels will also provide airport transfer shuttles on different schedules please consult upon reservation

Conference Structure

Tuesday 17 May

Wednesday 18 May

Thursday 19 May

Friday 20 May

Conference and GREEN EXPO day Topic of the day Innovation for Sustainable Resource Management

Conference and GREEN EXPO day Topic of the day Building Resource Efficient and Inclusive Cities

Conference and GREEN EXPO day Topic of the day Mainstreaming Sustainable Lifestyles in Cities the road ahead to Quito

Training sessions and Back-to-Back meetings (open or by invitation only)

LANGUAGE

The working language of the meeting will be English and Spanish with simultaneous translation

ATTIRE

The dress code will be smart casual for the entire meeting For the WRF Gala Dinner on May 18th we advise you dress semi-formal and for the Urban Gastronomic Tour on May 17th we recommend a more casual attire with comfortable shoes

GBC-CR MAY 2015 CONGRESS

WYNDHAM HOTEL Standard Room US$90(1)

Wynham Hotel website

Room includes Transfer (Hotel-Airport-Hotel) Wifi AC Cable TV 32rdquo TV Costa Rican Coffee and coffee maker alarm clock in-room safe iron and ironing board Room Service (247) desk and ergonomic chair and elegant Colonial decoration Access to Business Center and Exercise Room

In order to guarantee the special Congress rate make sure to proceed with your reservation before April 15th 2016 by contacting

Nagisa Arce MotteSales ExecutivePhone +506 2209-9857Mobile +506 8330-0350narcewyndhamherraduracomwwwwyndhamherraduracom

Kindly provide the Special Rate reservation CODE

GBC2016

Reservation will require credit card information

(1) Breakfast included 13 tax not included

Where to stay

WYNDAM HOTEL POOL

WYNDAM HOTEL ROOM

WYNDAM HOTEL LOBBY

It is located just 5 miles from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and 20 minutes from San Joseacute The hotel sta is committed to providing guests a unique experience in lodging dining meetings and conventions with high quality service and sustainable standards The hotel has the highest level (5) Certification for Sustainable Tourism being the first hotel in its class to achieve this prestigious distinction

Where to stayOTHER NEARBY RECOMMENDED HOTELS

All of the following alternative hotels are within 1km walking distance of venue

DOUBLE TREE CARIARIStandard Room US$129(1) Cariari Hotel website

CITY EXPRESS SAN JOSEStandard Room US$80(1) City Express website

In order to guarantee the special Congress rate make sure to proceed with your reservation before April 15th 2016 by contacting

Maria Fernanda HidalgoSales ManagerPhone +506 2209-2300Mobile +506 8707-11822cesjoventascityexpresscommx

Kindly provide the Special Rate reservation CODE

GBC2016

Reservation will require credit card information

(1) Breakfast included 13 tax not included

DOUBLE TREE CARIARI HOTEL

CITY EXPRESS HOTEL

VENUE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER - WYNDHAM HOTEL SAN

JOSE-HERRADURA

CITY EXPRESS HOTEL

HI

GH

WA

Y

900m Walk

600m Walk

DOUBLE TREE CARIARI HOTEL

sorted and sent to a collection center

used for composting

plant

aecting the supply of surrounding communities

nurseries through natural processes and are reusable

preparation of our menus are brought from our organic garden

the unused remnants of the menus

in the preparation of our menus are bought to micro entrepreneurs in the area

EVENTrsquoS VENUE COMMITMENT TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY

GBC-CR offers congress participants the possibility to sign up for a guided tour of venue facitlies

RECOMENDATIONS FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS

For our event we recommend taking the following aspects into account

bull Order local dishes offered in the restaurantsrsquo menu

bull Not to use water bottles the hotel water is potable The hotel features an award for the quality of water provided in your room and in the entire facility

bull Consider using digital media in order to reduce any printed documentation

bull If you are a hotel guest consider turning off your AC when exiting the room and use natural lighting when possible

2 International Airports

ESTIMATED FLIGHT DURATION TO COSTA RICA

Amsterdam 1300 hrs

Atlanta 400 hrs

Bogotaacute 210 hrs

Charlotte 400 hrs

Chigago 515 hrs

Dallas 415 hrs

Connecting Flights

Houston 340 hrs

Lima 345 hrs

Los Angeles 600 hrs

Madrid 1000 hrs

Ciudad Meacutexico 240 hrs

Miami 240 hrs

Nueva York 500 hrs

San Francisco 730 hrs

Santiago 800 hrs

Sau Paulo 800 hrs

Toronto 515 hrs

Washington DC 455 hrs

Travel Considerations

VISAS

GBC-CR stands ready to issue invitation letters if required and facilitate your visa application process Please check on-line if you are required to have an entry visa (VISAS) and if so please provide your updated passport information to comercialgbccrorg by April 1st 2016

If you need to contact the Costa Rica Embassy in your country or region go to the next link

COSTA RICAN EMBASSIES

We recommend that you consult with your travel agency about any other entry requirements

YELLOW FEVER VACCINES

If you are traveling to Costa Rica from South America andor sub-Saharan Africa you will need the YELLOW FEVER VACCINE You may travel to Costa Rica ten days after vaccination

Any individual traveling to Costa Rica that has been in transit whether in airports sea ports or land borders in the following countries will require a vaccination

Bolivia Venezuela Brazil Peru Colombia Ecuador French Guiana Angola Benin Burkina Faso Cameroon Democratic Republic of the Congo Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Liberia Nigeria Sierra Leona or Sudan

MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK

Travel Considerations

EXCHANGE RATE

The Colon is the legal currency of Costa Rica Its code is CRC the exchange rate on March 2016 is 1 USD = 54542665 CRC 1 EUR = 59298785 CRC corresponding to the official rate and the reference rate issued by the Costa Rican Central Bank Other banks and financial institutions might offer a slightly different exchange rate

Currency may be exchanged at the airport hotelor at any bank

Most restaurants and businesses accept US Dollars as well as international VISA MASTERCARD andAMERICAN EXPRESS cards

WEATHER

Costa Ricarsquos tropical weather temperatures averages around 22ordmC (72ordmF) Climate is very pleasant also during the rainy season which runs from May to November Rainy afternoons and sunny mornings are possible during this season It is advisable to consult local weather forecasts prior to your trip (CR Weather Institute)

TIPE A TIPE B

OROSI VALLEY CARTAGO

ELECTRICITY AND POWER OUTLETS

The electricity current used throughout Costa Rica is 110 Volts AC with a standard duplex outlet bull CostaRicausesplugtypeAorBbull Participants are advised to use anappropriate plug adapter or even a transformer

CONGRESS OFFICIAL TOURS

In addition to the selection of activities the event provides and given the beautiful and varied touristic opportunities Costa Rica has to offer to its visitors GBC-CR is happy to also provide our Congress participants with alternative tours so that they may further explore and enjoy our country in dates before or after event

We trust the selection our official tour operator TAM has available will satisfy your expectations and budget They are also open to custom make your tourist program as you may need for your perfect visit in Costa Rica Please feel free to contact them directly through this website (WRF amp ISBC TOURS) and be sure to make reservations as soon as possible providing the following id-code GBC2016

Tour dates May 7 to 16 and 21 to 29

SKY WALK TOUR CANOPY TOUR (POAS VOLCANO)

BEACH TOUR (MANUEL ANTONIO)

ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

WHITEWATER RAFTING TOUR(REVENTAZON)ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

Green Building Council Costa Rica Paseo Coloacuten 36 amp 38 StSan Joseacute Costa Rica+506 6066 35 00wwwgbccrorg comercialgbccrorg

World Resources Forum SecretariatLerchenfeldstr 59014 St Gallen Switzerland+41 71 554 0900wwwwrforumorginfowrforumorg

UNEP Secretariat Clayton Ciudad del Saber Avenida Morse Ancoacuten Panama City+507 305 31 60 resourcepaneluneporgwwwuneporg10yfp wwwuneporgresourcepanel

CONTACT DETAILS

If you have further questions not addressed in this note kindly contact

Tatiana Villegascomercialgbccrorg +506 2248 05 79

Mariacutea Luciacutea Hiacutejar marialuciahijarwrforumorg +41 71 554 09 05

Adriana Zacarias FarahAdrianazacariasuneporg+507 305 31 60

Organizers

WO RLDRESOUR CE SFORU M

LA PAZ WATERFALL

Costa RicaCosta Ricarsquos majestic territory lies between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea and portrays a unique picture of pure nature through its diverse landscapes and climate

Costa Rica is home to extensive rainforests volcanoes rivers travelling through the mountains beaches and natural resources protected by numerous national parks and forest reserves

The government of Costa Rica strongly promotes sustainable tourism practices for example incorporating a Sustainable Tourism Certification program for the whole tourism industry

The World Resources Latin America and the Caribbean and the International Sustainable Building Congress is co-organised by the Green Building Council Costa Rica (GBC-CR) the World Resources Forum (WRF) Association and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and will take place from 17 ndash 20 May 2016 in the beautiful city of San Joseacute Costa Rica

Location

CONGRESS VENUE

International Convention Center Wyndham Hotel San Joseacute-Herradura located on General Cantildeas Highway San Joseacute Costa Rica Approximately 7km from the International Airport

Telephone +506 2209 9800Website wwwwyndhamherraduracom

TRANSPORT

Airport taxis may charge a $30 USD fee to drive you to the venue There are many hotels restaurants and a shopping malls within walking distances from the venue apart from the International Convention Centre Hotel (Wyndham) amenities

Wyndham Hotel registered guests will have free airport shuttle buses every 20 minutes from 500 am to 945 pm While other nearby hotels will also provide airport transfer shuttles on different schedules please consult upon reservation

Conference Structure

Tuesday 17 May

Wednesday 18 May

Thursday 19 May

Friday 20 May

Conference and GREEN EXPO day Topic of the day Innovation for Sustainable Resource Management

Conference and GREEN EXPO day Topic of the day Building Resource Efficient and Inclusive Cities

Conference and GREEN EXPO day Topic of the day Mainstreaming Sustainable Lifestyles in Cities the road ahead to Quito

Training sessions and Back-to-Back meetings (open or by invitation only)

LANGUAGE

The working language of the meeting will be English and Spanish with simultaneous translation

ATTIRE

The dress code will be smart casual for the entire meeting For the WRF Gala Dinner on May 18th we advise you dress semi-formal and for the Urban Gastronomic Tour on May 17th we recommend a more casual attire with comfortable shoes

GBC-CR MAY 2015 CONGRESS

WYNDHAM HOTEL Standard Room US$90(1)

Wynham Hotel website

Room includes Transfer (Hotel-Airport-Hotel) Wifi AC Cable TV 32rdquo TV Costa Rican Coffee and coffee maker alarm clock in-room safe iron and ironing board Room Service (247) desk and ergonomic chair and elegant Colonial decoration Access to Business Center and Exercise Room

In order to guarantee the special Congress rate make sure to proceed with your reservation before April 15th 2016 by contacting

Nagisa Arce MotteSales ExecutivePhone +506 2209-9857Mobile +506 8330-0350narcewyndhamherraduracomwwwwyndhamherraduracom

Kindly provide the Special Rate reservation CODE

GBC2016

Reservation will require credit card information

(1) Breakfast included 13 tax not included

Where to stay

WYNDAM HOTEL POOL

WYNDAM HOTEL ROOM

WYNDAM HOTEL LOBBY

It is located just 5 miles from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and 20 minutes from San Joseacute The hotel sta is committed to providing guests a unique experience in lodging dining meetings and conventions with high quality service and sustainable standards The hotel has the highest level (5) Certification for Sustainable Tourism being the first hotel in its class to achieve this prestigious distinction

Where to stayOTHER NEARBY RECOMMENDED HOTELS

All of the following alternative hotels are within 1km walking distance of venue

DOUBLE TREE CARIARIStandard Room US$129(1) Cariari Hotel website

CITY EXPRESS SAN JOSEStandard Room US$80(1) City Express website

In order to guarantee the special Congress rate make sure to proceed with your reservation before April 15th 2016 by contacting

Maria Fernanda HidalgoSales ManagerPhone +506 2209-2300Mobile +506 8707-11822cesjoventascityexpresscommx

Kindly provide the Special Rate reservation CODE

GBC2016

Reservation will require credit card information

(1) Breakfast included 13 tax not included

DOUBLE TREE CARIARI HOTEL

CITY EXPRESS HOTEL

VENUE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER - WYNDHAM HOTEL SAN

JOSE-HERRADURA

CITY EXPRESS HOTEL

HI

GH

WA

Y

900m Walk

600m Walk

DOUBLE TREE CARIARI HOTEL

sorted and sent to a collection center

used for composting

plant

aecting the supply of surrounding communities

nurseries through natural processes and are reusable

preparation of our menus are brought from our organic garden

the unused remnants of the menus

in the preparation of our menus are bought to micro entrepreneurs in the area

EVENTrsquoS VENUE COMMITMENT TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY

GBC-CR offers congress participants the possibility to sign up for a guided tour of venue facitlies

RECOMENDATIONS FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS

For our event we recommend taking the following aspects into account

bull Order local dishes offered in the restaurantsrsquo menu

bull Not to use water bottles the hotel water is potable The hotel features an award for the quality of water provided in your room and in the entire facility

bull Consider using digital media in order to reduce any printed documentation

bull If you are a hotel guest consider turning off your AC when exiting the room and use natural lighting when possible

2 International Airports

ESTIMATED FLIGHT DURATION TO COSTA RICA

Amsterdam 1300 hrs

Atlanta 400 hrs

Bogotaacute 210 hrs

Charlotte 400 hrs

Chigago 515 hrs

Dallas 415 hrs

Connecting Flights

Houston 340 hrs

Lima 345 hrs

Los Angeles 600 hrs

Madrid 1000 hrs

Ciudad Meacutexico 240 hrs

Miami 240 hrs

Nueva York 500 hrs

San Francisco 730 hrs

Santiago 800 hrs

Sau Paulo 800 hrs

Toronto 515 hrs

Washington DC 455 hrs

Travel Considerations

VISAS

GBC-CR stands ready to issue invitation letters if required and facilitate your visa application process Please check on-line if you are required to have an entry visa (VISAS) and if so please provide your updated passport information to comercialgbccrorg by April 1st 2016

If you need to contact the Costa Rica Embassy in your country or region go to the next link

COSTA RICAN EMBASSIES

We recommend that you consult with your travel agency about any other entry requirements

YELLOW FEVER VACCINES

If you are traveling to Costa Rica from South America andor sub-Saharan Africa you will need the YELLOW FEVER VACCINE You may travel to Costa Rica ten days after vaccination

Any individual traveling to Costa Rica that has been in transit whether in airports sea ports or land borders in the following countries will require a vaccination

Bolivia Venezuela Brazil Peru Colombia Ecuador French Guiana Angola Benin Burkina Faso Cameroon Democratic Republic of the Congo Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Liberia Nigeria Sierra Leona or Sudan

MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK

Travel Considerations

EXCHANGE RATE

The Colon is the legal currency of Costa Rica Its code is CRC the exchange rate on March 2016 is 1 USD = 54542665 CRC 1 EUR = 59298785 CRC corresponding to the official rate and the reference rate issued by the Costa Rican Central Bank Other banks and financial institutions might offer a slightly different exchange rate

Currency may be exchanged at the airport hotelor at any bank

Most restaurants and businesses accept US Dollars as well as international VISA MASTERCARD andAMERICAN EXPRESS cards

WEATHER

Costa Ricarsquos tropical weather temperatures averages around 22ordmC (72ordmF) Climate is very pleasant also during the rainy season which runs from May to November Rainy afternoons and sunny mornings are possible during this season It is advisable to consult local weather forecasts prior to your trip (CR Weather Institute)

TIPE A TIPE B

OROSI VALLEY CARTAGO

ELECTRICITY AND POWER OUTLETS

The electricity current used throughout Costa Rica is 110 Volts AC with a standard duplex outlet bull CostaRicausesplugtypeAorBbull Participants are advised to use anappropriate plug adapter or even a transformer

CONGRESS OFFICIAL TOURS

In addition to the selection of activities the event provides and given the beautiful and varied touristic opportunities Costa Rica has to offer to its visitors GBC-CR is happy to also provide our Congress participants with alternative tours so that they may further explore and enjoy our country in dates before or after event

We trust the selection our official tour operator TAM has available will satisfy your expectations and budget They are also open to custom make your tourist program as you may need for your perfect visit in Costa Rica Please feel free to contact them directly through this website (WRF amp ISBC TOURS) and be sure to make reservations as soon as possible providing the following id-code GBC2016

Tour dates May 7 to 16 and 21 to 29

SKY WALK TOUR CANOPY TOUR (POAS VOLCANO)

BEACH TOUR (MANUEL ANTONIO)

ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

WHITEWATER RAFTING TOUR(REVENTAZON)ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

Green Building Council Costa Rica Paseo Coloacuten 36 amp 38 StSan Joseacute Costa Rica+506 6066 35 00wwwgbccrorg comercialgbccrorg

World Resources Forum SecretariatLerchenfeldstr 59014 St Gallen Switzerland+41 71 554 0900wwwwrforumorginfowrforumorg

UNEP Secretariat Clayton Ciudad del Saber Avenida Morse Ancoacuten Panama City+507 305 31 60 resourcepaneluneporgwwwuneporg10yfp wwwuneporgresourcepanel

CONTACT DETAILS

If you have further questions not addressed in this note kindly contact

Tatiana Villegascomercialgbccrorg +506 2248 05 79

Mariacutea Luciacutea Hiacutejar marialuciahijarwrforumorg +41 71 554 09 05

Adriana Zacarias FarahAdrianazacariasuneporg+507 305 31 60

Organizers

WO RLDRESOUR CE SFORU M

LA PAZ WATERFALL

The World Resources Latin America and the Caribbean and the International Sustainable Building Congress is co-organised by the Green Building Council Costa Rica (GBC-CR) the World Resources Forum (WRF) Association and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and will take place from 17 ndash 20 May 2016 in the beautiful city of San Joseacute Costa Rica

Location

CONGRESS VENUE

International Convention Center Wyndham Hotel San Joseacute-Herradura located on General Cantildeas Highway San Joseacute Costa Rica Approximately 7km from the International Airport

Telephone +506 2209 9800Website wwwwyndhamherraduracom

TRANSPORT

Airport taxis may charge a $30 USD fee to drive you to the venue There are many hotels restaurants and a shopping malls within walking distances from the venue apart from the International Convention Centre Hotel (Wyndham) amenities

Wyndham Hotel registered guests will have free airport shuttle buses every 20 minutes from 500 am to 945 pm While other nearby hotels will also provide airport transfer shuttles on different schedules please consult upon reservation

Conference Structure

Tuesday 17 May

Wednesday 18 May

Thursday 19 May

Friday 20 May

Conference and GREEN EXPO day Topic of the day Innovation for Sustainable Resource Management

Conference and GREEN EXPO day Topic of the day Building Resource Efficient and Inclusive Cities

Conference and GREEN EXPO day Topic of the day Mainstreaming Sustainable Lifestyles in Cities the road ahead to Quito

Training sessions and Back-to-Back meetings (open or by invitation only)

LANGUAGE

The working language of the meeting will be English and Spanish with simultaneous translation

ATTIRE

The dress code will be smart casual for the entire meeting For the WRF Gala Dinner on May 18th we advise you dress semi-formal and for the Urban Gastronomic Tour on May 17th we recommend a more casual attire with comfortable shoes

GBC-CR MAY 2015 CONGRESS

WYNDHAM HOTEL Standard Room US$90(1)

Wynham Hotel website

Room includes Transfer (Hotel-Airport-Hotel) Wifi AC Cable TV 32rdquo TV Costa Rican Coffee and coffee maker alarm clock in-room safe iron and ironing board Room Service (247) desk and ergonomic chair and elegant Colonial decoration Access to Business Center and Exercise Room

In order to guarantee the special Congress rate make sure to proceed with your reservation before April 15th 2016 by contacting

Nagisa Arce MotteSales ExecutivePhone +506 2209-9857Mobile +506 8330-0350narcewyndhamherraduracomwwwwyndhamherraduracom

Kindly provide the Special Rate reservation CODE

GBC2016

Reservation will require credit card information

(1) Breakfast included 13 tax not included

Where to stay

WYNDAM HOTEL POOL

WYNDAM HOTEL ROOM

WYNDAM HOTEL LOBBY

It is located just 5 miles from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and 20 minutes from San Joseacute The hotel sta is committed to providing guests a unique experience in lodging dining meetings and conventions with high quality service and sustainable standards The hotel has the highest level (5) Certification for Sustainable Tourism being the first hotel in its class to achieve this prestigious distinction

Where to stayOTHER NEARBY RECOMMENDED HOTELS

All of the following alternative hotels are within 1km walking distance of venue

DOUBLE TREE CARIARIStandard Room US$129(1) Cariari Hotel website

CITY EXPRESS SAN JOSEStandard Room US$80(1) City Express website

In order to guarantee the special Congress rate make sure to proceed with your reservation before April 15th 2016 by contacting

Maria Fernanda HidalgoSales ManagerPhone +506 2209-2300Mobile +506 8707-11822cesjoventascityexpresscommx

Kindly provide the Special Rate reservation CODE

GBC2016

Reservation will require credit card information

(1) Breakfast included 13 tax not included

DOUBLE TREE CARIARI HOTEL

CITY EXPRESS HOTEL

VENUE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER - WYNDHAM HOTEL SAN

JOSE-HERRADURA

CITY EXPRESS HOTEL

HI

GH

WA

Y

900m Walk

600m Walk

DOUBLE TREE CARIARI HOTEL

sorted and sent to a collection center

used for composting

plant

aecting the supply of surrounding communities

nurseries through natural processes and are reusable

preparation of our menus are brought from our organic garden

the unused remnants of the menus

in the preparation of our menus are bought to micro entrepreneurs in the area

EVENTrsquoS VENUE COMMITMENT TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY

GBC-CR offers congress participants the possibility to sign up for a guided tour of venue facitlies

RECOMENDATIONS FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS

For our event we recommend taking the following aspects into account

bull Order local dishes offered in the restaurantsrsquo menu

bull Not to use water bottles the hotel water is potable The hotel features an award for the quality of water provided in your room and in the entire facility

bull Consider using digital media in order to reduce any printed documentation

bull If you are a hotel guest consider turning off your AC when exiting the room and use natural lighting when possible

2 International Airports

ESTIMATED FLIGHT DURATION TO COSTA RICA

Amsterdam 1300 hrs

Atlanta 400 hrs

Bogotaacute 210 hrs

Charlotte 400 hrs

Chigago 515 hrs

Dallas 415 hrs

Connecting Flights

Houston 340 hrs

Lima 345 hrs

Los Angeles 600 hrs

Madrid 1000 hrs

Ciudad Meacutexico 240 hrs

Miami 240 hrs

Nueva York 500 hrs

San Francisco 730 hrs

Santiago 800 hrs

Sau Paulo 800 hrs

Toronto 515 hrs

Washington DC 455 hrs

Travel Considerations

VISAS

GBC-CR stands ready to issue invitation letters if required and facilitate your visa application process Please check on-line if you are required to have an entry visa (VISAS) and if so please provide your updated passport information to comercialgbccrorg by April 1st 2016

If you need to contact the Costa Rica Embassy in your country or region go to the next link

COSTA RICAN EMBASSIES

We recommend that you consult with your travel agency about any other entry requirements

YELLOW FEVER VACCINES

If you are traveling to Costa Rica from South America andor sub-Saharan Africa you will need the YELLOW FEVER VACCINE You may travel to Costa Rica ten days after vaccination

Any individual traveling to Costa Rica that has been in transit whether in airports sea ports or land borders in the following countries will require a vaccination

Bolivia Venezuela Brazil Peru Colombia Ecuador French Guiana Angola Benin Burkina Faso Cameroon Democratic Republic of the Congo Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Liberia Nigeria Sierra Leona or Sudan

MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK

Travel Considerations

EXCHANGE RATE

The Colon is the legal currency of Costa Rica Its code is CRC the exchange rate on March 2016 is 1 USD = 54542665 CRC 1 EUR = 59298785 CRC corresponding to the official rate and the reference rate issued by the Costa Rican Central Bank Other banks and financial institutions might offer a slightly different exchange rate

Currency may be exchanged at the airport hotelor at any bank

Most restaurants and businesses accept US Dollars as well as international VISA MASTERCARD andAMERICAN EXPRESS cards

WEATHER

Costa Ricarsquos tropical weather temperatures averages around 22ordmC (72ordmF) Climate is very pleasant also during the rainy season which runs from May to November Rainy afternoons and sunny mornings are possible during this season It is advisable to consult local weather forecasts prior to your trip (CR Weather Institute)

TIPE A TIPE B

OROSI VALLEY CARTAGO

ELECTRICITY AND POWER OUTLETS

The electricity current used throughout Costa Rica is 110 Volts AC with a standard duplex outlet bull CostaRicausesplugtypeAorBbull Participants are advised to use anappropriate plug adapter or even a transformer

CONGRESS OFFICIAL TOURS

In addition to the selection of activities the event provides and given the beautiful and varied touristic opportunities Costa Rica has to offer to its visitors GBC-CR is happy to also provide our Congress participants with alternative tours so that they may further explore and enjoy our country in dates before or after event

We trust the selection our official tour operator TAM has available will satisfy your expectations and budget They are also open to custom make your tourist program as you may need for your perfect visit in Costa Rica Please feel free to contact them directly through this website (WRF amp ISBC TOURS) and be sure to make reservations as soon as possible providing the following id-code GBC2016

Tour dates May 7 to 16 and 21 to 29

SKY WALK TOUR CANOPY TOUR (POAS VOLCANO)

BEACH TOUR (MANUEL ANTONIO)

ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

WHITEWATER RAFTING TOUR(REVENTAZON)ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

Green Building Council Costa Rica Paseo Coloacuten 36 amp 38 StSan Joseacute Costa Rica+506 6066 35 00wwwgbccrorg comercialgbccrorg

World Resources Forum SecretariatLerchenfeldstr 59014 St Gallen Switzerland+41 71 554 0900wwwwrforumorginfowrforumorg

UNEP Secretariat Clayton Ciudad del Saber Avenida Morse Ancoacuten Panama City+507 305 31 60 resourcepaneluneporgwwwuneporg10yfp wwwuneporgresourcepanel

CONTACT DETAILS

If you have further questions not addressed in this note kindly contact

Tatiana Villegascomercialgbccrorg +506 2248 05 79

Mariacutea Luciacutea Hiacutejar marialuciahijarwrforumorg +41 71 554 09 05

Adriana Zacarias FarahAdrianazacariasuneporg+507 305 31 60

Organizers

WO RLDRESOUR CE SFORU M

LA PAZ WATERFALL

Conference Structure

Tuesday 17 May

Wednesday 18 May

Thursday 19 May

Friday 20 May

Conference and GREEN EXPO day Topic of the day Innovation for Sustainable Resource Management

Conference and GREEN EXPO day Topic of the day Building Resource Efficient and Inclusive Cities

Conference and GREEN EXPO day Topic of the day Mainstreaming Sustainable Lifestyles in Cities the road ahead to Quito

Training sessions and Back-to-Back meetings (open or by invitation only)

LANGUAGE

The working language of the meeting will be English and Spanish with simultaneous translation

ATTIRE

The dress code will be smart casual for the entire meeting For the WRF Gala Dinner on May 18th we advise you dress semi-formal and for the Urban Gastronomic Tour on May 17th we recommend a more casual attire with comfortable shoes

GBC-CR MAY 2015 CONGRESS

WYNDHAM HOTEL Standard Room US$90(1)

Wynham Hotel website

Room includes Transfer (Hotel-Airport-Hotel) Wifi AC Cable TV 32rdquo TV Costa Rican Coffee and coffee maker alarm clock in-room safe iron and ironing board Room Service (247) desk and ergonomic chair and elegant Colonial decoration Access to Business Center and Exercise Room

In order to guarantee the special Congress rate make sure to proceed with your reservation before April 15th 2016 by contacting

Nagisa Arce MotteSales ExecutivePhone +506 2209-9857Mobile +506 8330-0350narcewyndhamherraduracomwwwwyndhamherraduracom

Kindly provide the Special Rate reservation CODE

GBC2016

Reservation will require credit card information

(1) Breakfast included 13 tax not included

Where to stay

WYNDAM HOTEL POOL

WYNDAM HOTEL ROOM

WYNDAM HOTEL LOBBY

It is located just 5 miles from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and 20 minutes from San Joseacute The hotel sta is committed to providing guests a unique experience in lodging dining meetings and conventions with high quality service and sustainable standards The hotel has the highest level (5) Certification for Sustainable Tourism being the first hotel in its class to achieve this prestigious distinction

Where to stayOTHER NEARBY RECOMMENDED HOTELS

All of the following alternative hotels are within 1km walking distance of venue

DOUBLE TREE CARIARIStandard Room US$129(1) Cariari Hotel website

CITY EXPRESS SAN JOSEStandard Room US$80(1) City Express website

In order to guarantee the special Congress rate make sure to proceed with your reservation before April 15th 2016 by contacting

Maria Fernanda HidalgoSales ManagerPhone +506 2209-2300Mobile +506 8707-11822cesjoventascityexpresscommx

Kindly provide the Special Rate reservation CODE

GBC2016

Reservation will require credit card information

(1) Breakfast included 13 tax not included

DOUBLE TREE CARIARI HOTEL

CITY EXPRESS HOTEL

VENUE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER - WYNDHAM HOTEL SAN

JOSE-HERRADURA

CITY EXPRESS HOTEL

HI

GH

WA

Y

900m Walk

600m Walk

DOUBLE TREE CARIARI HOTEL

sorted and sent to a collection center

used for composting

plant

aecting the supply of surrounding communities

nurseries through natural processes and are reusable

preparation of our menus are brought from our organic garden

the unused remnants of the menus

in the preparation of our menus are bought to micro entrepreneurs in the area

EVENTrsquoS VENUE COMMITMENT TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY

GBC-CR offers congress participants the possibility to sign up for a guided tour of venue facitlies

RECOMENDATIONS FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS

For our event we recommend taking the following aspects into account

bull Order local dishes offered in the restaurantsrsquo menu

bull Not to use water bottles the hotel water is potable The hotel features an award for the quality of water provided in your room and in the entire facility

bull Consider using digital media in order to reduce any printed documentation

bull If you are a hotel guest consider turning off your AC when exiting the room and use natural lighting when possible

2 International Airports

ESTIMATED FLIGHT DURATION TO COSTA RICA

Amsterdam 1300 hrs

Atlanta 400 hrs

Bogotaacute 210 hrs

Charlotte 400 hrs

Chigago 515 hrs

Dallas 415 hrs

Connecting Flights

Houston 340 hrs

Lima 345 hrs

Los Angeles 600 hrs

Madrid 1000 hrs

Ciudad Meacutexico 240 hrs

Miami 240 hrs

Nueva York 500 hrs

San Francisco 730 hrs

Santiago 800 hrs

Sau Paulo 800 hrs

Toronto 515 hrs

Washington DC 455 hrs

Travel Considerations

VISAS

GBC-CR stands ready to issue invitation letters if required and facilitate your visa application process Please check on-line if you are required to have an entry visa (VISAS) and if so please provide your updated passport information to comercialgbccrorg by April 1st 2016

If you need to contact the Costa Rica Embassy in your country or region go to the next link

COSTA RICAN EMBASSIES

We recommend that you consult with your travel agency about any other entry requirements

YELLOW FEVER VACCINES

If you are traveling to Costa Rica from South America andor sub-Saharan Africa you will need the YELLOW FEVER VACCINE You may travel to Costa Rica ten days after vaccination

Any individual traveling to Costa Rica that has been in transit whether in airports sea ports or land borders in the following countries will require a vaccination

Bolivia Venezuela Brazil Peru Colombia Ecuador French Guiana Angola Benin Burkina Faso Cameroon Democratic Republic of the Congo Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Liberia Nigeria Sierra Leona or Sudan

MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK

Travel Considerations

EXCHANGE RATE

The Colon is the legal currency of Costa Rica Its code is CRC the exchange rate on March 2016 is 1 USD = 54542665 CRC 1 EUR = 59298785 CRC corresponding to the official rate and the reference rate issued by the Costa Rican Central Bank Other banks and financial institutions might offer a slightly different exchange rate

Currency may be exchanged at the airport hotelor at any bank

Most restaurants and businesses accept US Dollars as well as international VISA MASTERCARD andAMERICAN EXPRESS cards

WEATHER

Costa Ricarsquos tropical weather temperatures averages around 22ordmC (72ordmF) Climate is very pleasant also during the rainy season which runs from May to November Rainy afternoons and sunny mornings are possible during this season It is advisable to consult local weather forecasts prior to your trip (CR Weather Institute)

TIPE A TIPE B

OROSI VALLEY CARTAGO

ELECTRICITY AND POWER OUTLETS

The electricity current used throughout Costa Rica is 110 Volts AC with a standard duplex outlet bull CostaRicausesplugtypeAorBbull Participants are advised to use anappropriate plug adapter or even a transformer

CONGRESS OFFICIAL TOURS

In addition to the selection of activities the event provides and given the beautiful and varied touristic opportunities Costa Rica has to offer to its visitors GBC-CR is happy to also provide our Congress participants with alternative tours so that they may further explore and enjoy our country in dates before or after event

We trust the selection our official tour operator TAM has available will satisfy your expectations and budget They are also open to custom make your tourist program as you may need for your perfect visit in Costa Rica Please feel free to contact them directly through this website (WRF amp ISBC TOURS) and be sure to make reservations as soon as possible providing the following id-code GBC2016

Tour dates May 7 to 16 and 21 to 29

SKY WALK TOUR CANOPY TOUR (POAS VOLCANO)

BEACH TOUR (MANUEL ANTONIO)

ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

WHITEWATER RAFTING TOUR(REVENTAZON)ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

Green Building Council Costa Rica Paseo Coloacuten 36 amp 38 StSan Joseacute Costa Rica+506 6066 35 00wwwgbccrorg comercialgbccrorg

World Resources Forum SecretariatLerchenfeldstr 59014 St Gallen Switzerland+41 71 554 0900wwwwrforumorginfowrforumorg

UNEP Secretariat Clayton Ciudad del Saber Avenida Morse Ancoacuten Panama City+507 305 31 60 resourcepaneluneporgwwwuneporg10yfp wwwuneporgresourcepanel

CONTACT DETAILS

If you have further questions not addressed in this note kindly contact

Tatiana Villegascomercialgbccrorg +506 2248 05 79

Mariacutea Luciacutea Hiacutejar marialuciahijarwrforumorg +41 71 554 09 05

Adriana Zacarias FarahAdrianazacariasuneporg+507 305 31 60

Organizers

WO RLDRESOUR CE SFORU M

LA PAZ WATERFALL

WYNDHAM HOTEL Standard Room US$90(1)

Wynham Hotel website

Room includes Transfer (Hotel-Airport-Hotel) Wifi AC Cable TV 32rdquo TV Costa Rican Coffee and coffee maker alarm clock in-room safe iron and ironing board Room Service (247) desk and ergonomic chair and elegant Colonial decoration Access to Business Center and Exercise Room

In order to guarantee the special Congress rate make sure to proceed with your reservation before April 15th 2016 by contacting

Nagisa Arce MotteSales ExecutivePhone +506 2209-9857Mobile +506 8330-0350narcewyndhamherraduracomwwwwyndhamherraduracom

Kindly provide the Special Rate reservation CODE

GBC2016

Reservation will require credit card information

(1) Breakfast included 13 tax not included

Where to stay

WYNDAM HOTEL POOL

WYNDAM HOTEL ROOM

WYNDAM HOTEL LOBBY

It is located just 5 miles from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and 20 minutes from San Joseacute The hotel sta is committed to providing guests a unique experience in lodging dining meetings and conventions with high quality service and sustainable standards The hotel has the highest level (5) Certification for Sustainable Tourism being the first hotel in its class to achieve this prestigious distinction

Where to stayOTHER NEARBY RECOMMENDED HOTELS

All of the following alternative hotels are within 1km walking distance of venue

DOUBLE TREE CARIARIStandard Room US$129(1) Cariari Hotel website

CITY EXPRESS SAN JOSEStandard Room US$80(1) City Express website

In order to guarantee the special Congress rate make sure to proceed with your reservation before April 15th 2016 by contacting

Maria Fernanda HidalgoSales ManagerPhone +506 2209-2300Mobile +506 8707-11822cesjoventascityexpresscommx

Kindly provide the Special Rate reservation CODE

GBC2016

Reservation will require credit card information

(1) Breakfast included 13 tax not included

DOUBLE TREE CARIARI HOTEL

CITY EXPRESS HOTEL

VENUE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER - WYNDHAM HOTEL SAN

JOSE-HERRADURA

CITY EXPRESS HOTEL

HI

GH

WA

Y

900m Walk

600m Walk

DOUBLE TREE CARIARI HOTEL

sorted and sent to a collection center

used for composting

plant

aecting the supply of surrounding communities

nurseries through natural processes and are reusable

preparation of our menus are brought from our organic garden

the unused remnants of the menus

in the preparation of our menus are bought to micro entrepreneurs in the area

EVENTrsquoS VENUE COMMITMENT TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY

GBC-CR offers congress participants the possibility to sign up for a guided tour of venue facitlies

RECOMENDATIONS FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS

For our event we recommend taking the following aspects into account

bull Order local dishes offered in the restaurantsrsquo menu

bull Not to use water bottles the hotel water is potable The hotel features an award for the quality of water provided in your room and in the entire facility

bull Consider using digital media in order to reduce any printed documentation

bull If you are a hotel guest consider turning off your AC when exiting the room and use natural lighting when possible

2 International Airports

ESTIMATED FLIGHT DURATION TO COSTA RICA

Amsterdam 1300 hrs

Atlanta 400 hrs

Bogotaacute 210 hrs

Charlotte 400 hrs

Chigago 515 hrs

Dallas 415 hrs

Connecting Flights

Houston 340 hrs

Lima 345 hrs

Los Angeles 600 hrs

Madrid 1000 hrs

Ciudad Meacutexico 240 hrs

Miami 240 hrs

Nueva York 500 hrs

San Francisco 730 hrs

Santiago 800 hrs

Sau Paulo 800 hrs

Toronto 515 hrs

Washington DC 455 hrs

Travel Considerations

VISAS

GBC-CR stands ready to issue invitation letters if required and facilitate your visa application process Please check on-line if you are required to have an entry visa (VISAS) and if so please provide your updated passport information to comercialgbccrorg by April 1st 2016

If you need to contact the Costa Rica Embassy in your country or region go to the next link

COSTA RICAN EMBASSIES

We recommend that you consult with your travel agency about any other entry requirements

YELLOW FEVER VACCINES

If you are traveling to Costa Rica from South America andor sub-Saharan Africa you will need the YELLOW FEVER VACCINE You may travel to Costa Rica ten days after vaccination

Any individual traveling to Costa Rica that has been in transit whether in airports sea ports or land borders in the following countries will require a vaccination

Bolivia Venezuela Brazil Peru Colombia Ecuador French Guiana Angola Benin Burkina Faso Cameroon Democratic Republic of the Congo Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Liberia Nigeria Sierra Leona or Sudan

MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK

Travel Considerations

EXCHANGE RATE

The Colon is the legal currency of Costa Rica Its code is CRC the exchange rate on March 2016 is 1 USD = 54542665 CRC 1 EUR = 59298785 CRC corresponding to the official rate and the reference rate issued by the Costa Rican Central Bank Other banks and financial institutions might offer a slightly different exchange rate

Currency may be exchanged at the airport hotelor at any bank

Most restaurants and businesses accept US Dollars as well as international VISA MASTERCARD andAMERICAN EXPRESS cards

WEATHER

Costa Ricarsquos tropical weather temperatures averages around 22ordmC (72ordmF) Climate is very pleasant also during the rainy season which runs from May to November Rainy afternoons and sunny mornings are possible during this season It is advisable to consult local weather forecasts prior to your trip (CR Weather Institute)

TIPE A TIPE B

OROSI VALLEY CARTAGO

ELECTRICITY AND POWER OUTLETS

The electricity current used throughout Costa Rica is 110 Volts AC with a standard duplex outlet bull CostaRicausesplugtypeAorBbull Participants are advised to use anappropriate plug adapter or even a transformer

CONGRESS OFFICIAL TOURS

In addition to the selection of activities the event provides and given the beautiful and varied touristic opportunities Costa Rica has to offer to its visitors GBC-CR is happy to also provide our Congress participants with alternative tours so that they may further explore and enjoy our country in dates before or after event

We trust the selection our official tour operator TAM has available will satisfy your expectations and budget They are also open to custom make your tourist program as you may need for your perfect visit in Costa Rica Please feel free to contact them directly through this website (WRF amp ISBC TOURS) and be sure to make reservations as soon as possible providing the following id-code GBC2016

Tour dates May 7 to 16 and 21 to 29

SKY WALK TOUR CANOPY TOUR (POAS VOLCANO)

BEACH TOUR (MANUEL ANTONIO)

ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

WHITEWATER RAFTING TOUR(REVENTAZON)ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

Green Building Council Costa Rica Paseo Coloacuten 36 amp 38 StSan Joseacute Costa Rica+506 6066 35 00wwwgbccrorg comercialgbccrorg

World Resources Forum SecretariatLerchenfeldstr 59014 St Gallen Switzerland+41 71 554 0900wwwwrforumorginfowrforumorg

UNEP Secretariat Clayton Ciudad del Saber Avenida Morse Ancoacuten Panama City+507 305 31 60 resourcepaneluneporgwwwuneporg10yfp wwwuneporgresourcepanel

CONTACT DETAILS

If you have further questions not addressed in this note kindly contact

Tatiana Villegascomercialgbccrorg +506 2248 05 79

Mariacutea Luciacutea Hiacutejar marialuciahijarwrforumorg +41 71 554 09 05

Adriana Zacarias FarahAdrianazacariasuneporg+507 305 31 60

Organizers

WO RLDRESOUR CE SFORU M

LA PAZ WATERFALL

It is located just 5 miles from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and 20 minutes from San Joseacute The hotel sta is committed to providing guests a unique experience in lodging dining meetings and conventions with high quality service and sustainable standards The hotel has the highest level (5) Certification for Sustainable Tourism being the first hotel in its class to achieve this prestigious distinction

Where to stayOTHER NEARBY RECOMMENDED HOTELS

All of the following alternative hotels are within 1km walking distance of venue

DOUBLE TREE CARIARIStandard Room US$129(1) Cariari Hotel website

CITY EXPRESS SAN JOSEStandard Room US$80(1) City Express website

In order to guarantee the special Congress rate make sure to proceed with your reservation before April 15th 2016 by contacting

Maria Fernanda HidalgoSales ManagerPhone +506 2209-2300Mobile +506 8707-11822cesjoventascityexpresscommx

Kindly provide the Special Rate reservation CODE

GBC2016

Reservation will require credit card information

(1) Breakfast included 13 tax not included

DOUBLE TREE CARIARI HOTEL

CITY EXPRESS HOTEL

VENUE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER - WYNDHAM HOTEL SAN

JOSE-HERRADURA

CITY EXPRESS HOTEL

HI

GH

WA

Y

900m Walk

600m Walk

DOUBLE TREE CARIARI HOTEL

sorted and sent to a collection center

used for composting

plant

aecting the supply of surrounding communities

nurseries through natural processes and are reusable

preparation of our menus are brought from our organic garden

the unused remnants of the menus

in the preparation of our menus are bought to micro entrepreneurs in the area

EVENTrsquoS VENUE COMMITMENT TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY

GBC-CR offers congress participants the possibility to sign up for a guided tour of venue facitlies

RECOMENDATIONS FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS

For our event we recommend taking the following aspects into account

bull Order local dishes offered in the restaurantsrsquo menu

bull Not to use water bottles the hotel water is potable The hotel features an award for the quality of water provided in your room and in the entire facility

bull Consider using digital media in order to reduce any printed documentation

bull If you are a hotel guest consider turning off your AC when exiting the room and use natural lighting when possible

2 International Airports

ESTIMATED FLIGHT DURATION TO COSTA RICA

Amsterdam 1300 hrs

Atlanta 400 hrs

Bogotaacute 210 hrs

Charlotte 400 hrs

Chigago 515 hrs

Dallas 415 hrs

Connecting Flights

Houston 340 hrs

Lima 345 hrs

Los Angeles 600 hrs

Madrid 1000 hrs

Ciudad Meacutexico 240 hrs

Miami 240 hrs

Nueva York 500 hrs

San Francisco 730 hrs

Santiago 800 hrs

Sau Paulo 800 hrs

Toronto 515 hrs

Washington DC 455 hrs

Travel Considerations

VISAS

GBC-CR stands ready to issue invitation letters if required and facilitate your visa application process Please check on-line if you are required to have an entry visa (VISAS) and if so please provide your updated passport information to comercialgbccrorg by April 1st 2016

If you need to contact the Costa Rica Embassy in your country or region go to the next link

COSTA RICAN EMBASSIES

We recommend that you consult with your travel agency about any other entry requirements

YELLOW FEVER VACCINES

If you are traveling to Costa Rica from South America andor sub-Saharan Africa you will need the YELLOW FEVER VACCINE You may travel to Costa Rica ten days after vaccination

Any individual traveling to Costa Rica that has been in transit whether in airports sea ports or land borders in the following countries will require a vaccination

Bolivia Venezuela Brazil Peru Colombia Ecuador French Guiana Angola Benin Burkina Faso Cameroon Democratic Republic of the Congo Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Liberia Nigeria Sierra Leona or Sudan

MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK

Travel Considerations

EXCHANGE RATE

The Colon is the legal currency of Costa Rica Its code is CRC the exchange rate on March 2016 is 1 USD = 54542665 CRC 1 EUR = 59298785 CRC corresponding to the official rate and the reference rate issued by the Costa Rican Central Bank Other banks and financial institutions might offer a slightly different exchange rate

Currency may be exchanged at the airport hotelor at any bank

Most restaurants and businesses accept US Dollars as well as international VISA MASTERCARD andAMERICAN EXPRESS cards

WEATHER

Costa Ricarsquos tropical weather temperatures averages around 22ordmC (72ordmF) Climate is very pleasant also during the rainy season which runs from May to November Rainy afternoons and sunny mornings are possible during this season It is advisable to consult local weather forecasts prior to your trip (CR Weather Institute)

TIPE A TIPE B

OROSI VALLEY CARTAGO

ELECTRICITY AND POWER OUTLETS

The electricity current used throughout Costa Rica is 110 Volts AC with a standard duplex outlet bull CostaRicausesplugtypeAorBbull Participants are advised to use anappropriate plug adapter or even a transformer

CONGRESS OFFICIAL TOURS

In addition to the selection of activities the event provides and given the beautiful and varied touristic opportunities Costa Rica has to offer to its visitors GBC-CR is happy to also provide our Congress participants with alternative tours so that they may further explore and enjoy our country in dates before or after event

We trust the selection our official tour operator TAM has available will satisfy your expectations and budget They are also open to custom make your tourist program as you may need for your perfect visit in Costa Rica Please feel free to contact them directly through this website (WRF amp ISBC TOURS) and be sure to make reservations as soon as possible providing the following id-code GBC2016

Tour dates May 7 to 16 and 21 to 29

SKY WALK TOUR CANOPY TOUR (POAS VOLCANO)

BEACH TOUR (MANUEL ANTONIO)

ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

WHITEWATER RAFTING TOUR(REVENTAZON)ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

Green Building Council Costa Rica Paseo Coloacuten 36 amp 38 StSan Joseacute Costa Rica+506 6066 35 00wwwgbccrorg comercialgbccrorg

World Resources Forum SecretariatLerchenfeldstr 59014 St Gallen Switzerland+41 71 554 0900wwwwrforumorginfowrforumorg

UNEP Secretariat Clayton Ciudad del Saber Avenida Morse Ancoacuten Panama City+507 305 31 60 resourcepaneluneporgwwwuneporg10yfp wwwuneporgresourcepanel

CONTACT DETAILS

If you have further questions not addressed in this note kindly contact

Tatiana Villegascomercialgbccrorg +506 2248 05 79

Mariacutea Luciacutea Hiacutejar marialuciahijarwrforumorg +41 71 554 09 05

Adriana Zacarias FarahAdrianazacariasuneporg+507 305 31 60

Organizers

WO RLDRESOUR CE SFORU M

LA PAZ WATERFALL

Where to stayOTHER NEARBY RECOMMENDED HOTELS

All of the following alternative hotels are within 1km walking distance of venue

DOUBLE TREE CARIARIStandard Room US$129(1) Cariari Hotel website

CITY EXPRESS SAN JOSEStandard Room US$80(1) City Express website

In order to guarantee the special Congress rate make sure to proceed with your reservation before April 15th 2016 by contacting

Maria Fernanda HidalgoSales ManagerPhone +506 2209-2300Mobile +506 8707-11822cesjoventascityexpresscommx

Kindly provide the Special Rate reservation CODE

GBC2016

Reservation will require credit card information

(1) Breakfast included 13 tax not included

DOUBLE TREE CARIARI HOTEL

CITY EXPRESS HOTEL

VENUE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER - WYNDHAM HOTEL SAN

JOSE-HERRADURA

CITY EXPRESS HOTEL

HI

GH

WA

Y

900m Walk

600m Walk

DOUBLE TREE CARIARI HOTEL

sorted and sent to a collection center

used for composting

plant

aecting the supply of surrounding communities

nurseries through natural processes and are reusable

preparation of our menus are brought from our organic garden

the unused remnants of the menus

in the preparation of our menus are bought to micro entrepreneurs in the area

EVENTrsquoS VENUE COMMITMENT TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY

GBC-CR offers congress participants the possibility to sign up for a guided tour of venue facitlies

RECOMENDATIONS FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS

For our event we recommend taking the following aspects into account

bull Order local dishes offered in the restaurantsrsquo menu

bull Not to use water bottles the hotel water is potable The hotel features an award for the quality of water provided in your room and in the entire facility

bull Consider using digital media in order to reduce any printed documentation

bull If you are a hotel guest consider turning off your AC when exiting the room and use natural lighting when possible

2 International Airports

ESTIMATED FLIGHT DURATION TO COSTA RICA

Amsterdam 1300 hrs

Atlanta 400 hrs

Bogotaacute 210 hrs

Charlotte 400 hrs

Chigago 515 hrs

Dallas 415 hrs

Connecting Flights

Houston 340 hrs

Lima 345 hrs

Los Angeles 600 hrs

Madrid 1000 hrs

Ciudad Meacutexico 240 hrs

Miami 240 hrs

Nueva York 500 hrs

San Francisco 730 hrs

Santiago 800 hrs

Sau Paulo 800 hrs

Toronto 515 hrs

Washington DC 455 hrs

Travel Considerations

VISAS

GBC-CR stands ready to issue invitation letters if required and facilitate your visa application process Please check on-line if you are required to have an entry visa (VISAS) and if so please provide your updated passport information to comercialgbccrorg by April 1st 2016

If you need to contact the Costa Rica Embassy in your country or region go to the next link

COSTA RICAN EMBASSIES

We recommend that you consult with your travel agency about any other entry requirements

YELLOW FEVER VACCINES

If you are traveling to Costa Rica from South America andor sub-Saharan Africa you will need the YELLOW FEVER VACCINE You may travel to Costa Rica ten days after vaccination

Any individual traveling to Costa Rica that has been in transit whether in airports sea ports or land borders in the following countries will require a vaccination

Bolivia Venezuela Brazil Peru Colombia Ecuador French Guiana Angola Benin Burkina Faso Cameroon Democratic Republic of the Congo Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Liberia Nigeria Sierra Leona or Sudan

MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK

Travel Considerations

EXCHANGE RATE

The Colon is the legal currency of Costa Rica Its code is CRC the exchange rate on March 2016 is 1 USD = 54542665 CRC 1 EUR = 59298785 CRC corresponding to the official rate and the reference rate issued by the Costa Rican Central Bank Other banks and financial institutions might offer a slightly different exchange rate

Currency may be exchanged at the airport hotelor at any bank

Most restaurants and businesses accept US Dollars as well as international VISA MASTERCARD andAMERICAN EXPRESS cards

WEATHER

Costa Ricarsquos tropical weather temperatures averages around 22ordmC (72ordmF) Climate is very pleasant also during the rainy season which runs from May to November Rainy afternoons and sunny mornings are possible during this season It is advisable to consult local weather forecasts prior to your trip (CR Weather Institute)

TIPE A TIPE B

OROSI VALLEY CARTAGO

ELECTRICITY AND POWER OUTLETS

The electricity current used throughout Costa Rica is 110 Volts AC with a standard duplex outlet bull CostaRicausesplugtypeAorBbull Participants are advised to use anappropriate plug adapter or even a transformer

CONGRESS OFFICIAL TOURS

In addition to the selection of activities the event provides and given the beautiful and varied touristic opportunities Costa Rica has to offer to its visitors GBC-CR is happy to also provide our Congress participants with alternative tours so that they may further explore and enjoy our country in dates before or after event

We trust the selection our official tour operator TAM has available will satisfy your expectations and budget They are also open to custom make your tourist program as you may need for your perfect visit in Costa Rica Please feel free to contact them directly through this website (WRF amp ISBC TOURS) and be sure to make reservations as soon as possible providing the following id-code GBC2016

Tour dates May 7 to 16 and 21 to 29

SKY WALK TOUR CANOPY TOUR (POAS VOLCANO)

BEACH TOUR (MANUEL ANTONIO)

ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

WHITEWATER RAFTING TOUR(REVENTAZON)ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

Green Building Council Costa Rica Paseo Coloacuten 36 amp 38 StSan Joseacute Costa Rica+506 6066 35 00wwwgbccrorg comercialgbccrorg

World Resources Forum SecretariatLerchenfeldstr 59014 St Gallen Switzerland+41 71 554 0900wwwwrforumorginfowrforumorg

UNEP Secretariat Clayton Ciudad del Saber Avenida Morse Ancoacuten Panama City+507 305 31 60 resourcepaneluneporgwwwuneporg10yfp wwwuneporgresourcepanel

CONTACT DETAILS

If you have further questions not addressed in this note kindly contact

Tatiana Villegascomercialgbccrorg +506 2248 05 79

Mariacutea Luciacutea Hiacutejar marialuciahijarwrforumorg +41 71 554 09 05

Adriana Zacarias FarahAdrianazacariasuneporg+507 305 31 60

Organizers

WO RLDRESOUR CE SFORU M

LA PAZ WATERFALL

VENUE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER - WYNDHAM HOTEL SAN

JOSE-HERRADURA

CITY EXPRESS HOTEL

HI

GH

WA

Y

900m Walk

600m Walk

DOUBLE TREE CARIARI HOTEL

sorted and sent to a collection center

used for composting

plant

aecting the supply of surrounding communities

nurseries through natural processes and are reusable

preparation of our menus are brought from our organic garden

the unused remnants of the menus

in the preparation of our menus are bought to micro entrepreneurs in the area

EVENTrsquoS VENUE COMMITMENT TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY

GBC-CR offers congress participants the possibility to sign up for a guided tour of venue facitlies

RECOMENDATIONS FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS

For our event we recommend taking the following aspects into account

bull Order local dishes offered in the restaurantsrsquo menu

bull Not to use water bottles the hotel water is potable The hotel features an award for the quality of water provided in your room and in the entire facility

bull Consider using digital media in order to reduce any printed documentation

bull If you are a hotel guest consider turning off your AC when exiting the room and use natural lighting when possible

2 International Airports

ESTIMATED FLIGHT DURATION TO COSTA RICA

Amsterdam 1300 hrs

Atlanta 400 hrs

Bogotaacute 210 hrs

Charlotte 400 hrs

Chigago 515 hrs

Dallas 415 hrs

Connecting Flights

Houston 340 hrs

Lima 345 hrs

Los Angeles 600 hrs

Madrid 1000 hrs

Ciudad Meacutexico 240 hrs

Miami 240 hrs

Nueva York 500 hrs

San Francisco 730 hrs

Santiago 800 hrs

Sau Paulo 800 hrs

Toronto 515 hrs

Washington DC 455 hrs

Travel Considerations

VISAS

GBC-CR stands ready to issue invitation letters if required and facilitate your visa application process Please check on-line if you are required to have an entry visa (VISAS) and if so please provide your updated passport information to comercialgbccrorg by April 1st 2016

If you need to contact the Costa Rica Embassy in your country or region go to the next link

COSTA RICAN EMBASSIES

We recommend that you consult with your travel agency about any other entry requirements

YELLOW FEVER VACCINES

If you are traveling to Costa Rica from South America andor sub-Saharan Africa you will need the YELLOW FEVER VACCINE You may travel to Costa Rica ten days after vaccination

Any individual traveling to Costa Rica that has been in transit whether in airports sea ports or land borders in the following countries will require a vaccination

Bolivia Venezuela Brazil Peru Colombia Ecuador French Guiana Angola Benin Burkina Faso Cameroon Democratic Republic of the Congo Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Liberia Nigeria Sierra Leona or Sudan

MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK

Travel Considerations

EXCHANGE RATE

The Colon is the legal currency of Costa Rica Its code is CRC the exchange rate on March 2016 is 1 USD = 54542665 CRC 1 EUR = 59298785 CRC corresponding to the official rate and the reference rate issued by the Costa Rican Central Bank Other banks and financial institutions might offer a slightly different exchange rate

Currency may be exchanged at the airport hotelor at any bank

Most restaurants and businesses accept US Dollars as well as international VISA MASTERCARD andAMERICAN EXPRESS cards

WEATHER

Costa Ricarsquos tropical weather temperatures averages around 22ordmC (72ordmF) Climate is very pleasant also during the rainy season which runs from May to November Rainy afternoons and sunny mornings are possible during this season It is advisable to consult local weather forecasts prior to your trip (CR Weather Institute)

TIPE A TIPE B

OROSI VALLEY CARTAGO

ELECTRICITY AND POWER OUTLETS

The electricity current used throughout Costa Rica is 110 Volts AC with a standard duplex outlet bull CostaRicausesplugtypeAorBbull Participants are advised to use anappropriate plug adapter or even a transformer

CONGRESS OFFICIAL TOURS

In addition to the selection of activities the event provides and given the beautiful and varied touristic opportunities Costa Rica has to offer to its visitors GBC-CR is happy to also provide our Congress participants with alternative tours so that they may further explore and enjoy our country in dates before or after event

We trust the selection our official tour operator TAM has available will satisfy your expectations and budget They are also open to custom make your tourist program as you may need for your perfect visit in Costa Rica Please feel free to contact them directly through this website (WRF amp ISBC TOURS) and be sure to make reservations as soon as possible providing the following id-code GBC2016

Tour dates May 7 to 16 and 21 to 29

SKY WALK TOUR CANOPY TOUR (POAS VOLCANO)

BEACH TOUR (MANUEL ANTONIO)

ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

WHITEWATER RAFTING TOUR(REVENTAZON)ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

Green Building Council Costa Rica Paseo Coloacuten 36 amp 38 StSan Joseacute Costa Rica+506 6066 35 00wwwgbccrorg comercialgbccrorg

World Resources Forum SecretariatLerchenfeldstr 59014 St Gallen Switzerland+41 71 554 0900wwwwrforumorginfowrforumorg

UNEP Secretariat Clayton Ciudad del Saber Avenida Morse Ancoacuten Panama City+507 305 31 60 resourcepaneluneporgwwwuneporg10yfp wwwuneporgresourcepanel

CONTACT DETAILS

If you have further questions not addressed in this note kindly contact

Tatiana Villegascomercialgbccrorg +506 2248 05 79

Mariacutea Luciacutea Hiacutejar marialuciahijarwrforumorg +41 71 554 09 05

Adriana Zacarias FarahAdrianazacariasuneporg+507 305 31 60

Organizers

WO RLDRESOUR CE SFORU M

LA PAZ WATERFALL

sorted and sent to a collection center

used for composting

plant

aecting the supply of surrounding communities

nurseries through natural processes and are reusable

preparation of our menus are brought from our organic garden

the unused remnants of the menus

in the preparation of our menus are bought to micro entrepreneurs in the area

EVENTrsquoS VENUE COMMITMENT TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY

GBC-CR offers congress participants the possibility to sign up for a guided tour of venue facitlies

RECOMENDATIONS FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS

For our event we recommend taking the following aspects into account

bull Order local dishes offered in the restaurantsrsquo menu

bull Not to use water bottles the hotel water is potable The hotel features an award for the quality of water provided in your room and in the entire facility

bull Consider using digital media in order to reduce any printed documentation

bull If you are a hotel guest consider turning off your AC when exiting the room and use natural lighting when possible

2 International Airports

ESTIMATED FLIGHT DURATION TO COSTA RICA

Amsterdam 1300 hrs

Atlanta 400 hrs

Bogotaacute 210 hrs

Charlotte 400 hrs

Chigago 515 hrs

Dallas 415 hrs

Connecting Flights

Houston 340 hrs

Lima 345 hrs

Los Angeles 600 hrs

Madrid 1000 hrs

Ciudad Meacutexico 240 hrs

Miami 240 hrs

Nueva York 500 hrs

San Francisco 730 hrs

Santiago 800 hrs

Sau Paulo 800 hrs

Toronto 515 hrs

Washington DC 455 hrs

Travel Considerations

VISAS

GBC-CR stands ready to issue invitation letters if required and facilitate your visa application process Please check on-line if you are required to have an entry visa (VISAS) and if so please provide your updated passport information to comercialgbccrorg by April 1st 2016

If you need to contact the Costa Rica Embassy in your country or region go to the next link

COSTA RICAN EMBASSIES

We recommend that you consult with your travel agency about any other entry requirements

YELLOW FEVER VACCINES

If you are traveling to Costa Rica from South America andor sub-Saharan Africa you will need the YELLOW FEVER VACCINE You may travel to Costa Rica ten days after vaccination

Any individual traveling to Costa Rica that has been in transit whether in airports sea ports or land borders in the following countries will require a vaccination

Bolivia Venezuela Brazil Peru Colombia Ecuador French Guiana Angola Benin Burkina Faso Cameroon Democratic Republic of the Congo Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Liberia Nigeria Sierra Leona or Sudan

MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK

Travel Considerations

EXCHANGE RATE

The Colon is the legal currency of Costa Rica Its code is CRC the exchange rate on March 2016 is 1 USD = 54542665 CRC 1 EUR = 59298785 CRC corresponding to the official rate and the reference rate issued by the Costa Rican Central Bank Other banks and financial institutions might offer a slightly different exchange rate

Currency may be exchanged at the airport hotelor at any bank

Most restaurants and businesses accept US Dollars as well as international VISA MASTERCARD andAMERICAN EXPRESS cards

WEATHER

Costa Ricarsquos tropical weather temperatures averages around 22ordmC (72ordmF) Climate is very pleasant also during the rainy season which runs from May to November Rainy afternoons and sunny mornings are possible during this season It is advisable to consult local weather forecasts prior to your trip (CR Weather Institute)

TIPE A TIPE B

OROSI VALLEY CARTAGO

ELECTRICITY AND POWER OUTLETS

The electricity current used throughout Costa Rica is 110 Volts AC with a standard duplex outlet bull CostaRicausesplugtypeAorBbull Participants are advised to use anappropriate plug adapter or even a transformer

CONGRESS OFFICIAL TOURS

In addition to the selection of activities the event provides and given the beautiful and varied touristic opportunities Costa Rica has to offer to its visitors GBC-CR is happy to also provide our Congress participants with alternative tours so that they may further explore and enjoy our country in dates before or after event

We trust the selection our official tour operator TAM has available will satisfy your expectations and budget They are also open to custom make your tourist program as you may need for your perfect visit in Costa Rica Please feel free to contact them directly through this website (WRF amp ISBC TOURS) and be sure to make reservations as soon as possible providing the following id-code GBC2016

Tour dates May 7 to 16 and 21 to 29

SKY WALK TOUR CANOPY TOUR (POAS VOLCANO)

BEACH TOUR (MANUEL ANTONIO)

ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

WHITEWATER RAFTING TOUR(REVENTAZON)ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

Green Building Council Costa Rica Paseo Coloacuten 36 amp 38 StSan Joseacute Costa Rica+506 6066 35 00wwwgbccrorg comercialgbccrorg

World Resources Forum SecretariatLerchenfeldstr 59014 St Gallen Switzerland+41 71 554 0900wwwwrforumorginfowrforumorg

UNEP Secretariat Clayton Ciudad del Saber Avenida Morse Ancoacuten Panama City+507 305 31 60 resourcepaneluneporgwwwuneporg10yfp wwwuneporgresourcepanel

CONTACT DETAILS

If you have further questions not addressed in this note kindly contact

Tatiana Villegascomercialgbccrorg +506 2248 05 79

Mariacutea Luciacutea Hiacutejar marialuciahijarwrforumorg +41 71 554 09 05

Adriana Zacarias FarahAdrianazacariasuneporg+507 305 31 60

Organizers

WO RLDRESOUR CE SFORU M

LA PAZ WATERFALL

RECOMENDATIONS FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS

For our event we recommend taking the following aspects into account

bull Order local dishes offered in the restaurantsrsquo menu

bull Not to use water bottles the hotel water is potable The hotel features an award for the quality of water provided in your room and in the entire facility

bull Consider using digital media in order to reduce any printed documentation

bull If you are a hotel guest consider turning off your AC when exiting the room and use natural lighting when possible

2 International Airports

ESTIMATED FLIGHT DURATION TO COSTA RICA

Amsterdam 1300 hrs

Atlanta 400 hrs

Bogotaacute 210 hrs

Charlotte 400 hrs

Chigago 515 hrs

Dallas 415 hrs

Connecting Flights

Houston 340 hrs

Lima 345 hrs

Los Angeles 600 hrs

Madrid 1000 hrs

Ciudad Meacutexico 240 hrs

Miami 240 hrs

Nueva York 500 hrs

San Francisco 730 hrs

Santiago 800 hrs

Sau Paulo 800 hrs

Toronto 515 hrs

Washington DC 455 hrs

Travel Considerations

VISAS

GBC-CR stands ready to issue invitation letters if required and facilitate your visa application process Please check on-line if you are required to have an entry visa (VISAS) and if so please provide your updated passport information to comercialgbccrorg by April 1st 2016

If you need to contact the Costa Rica Embassy in your country or region go to the next link

COSTA RICAN EMBASSIES

We recommend that you consult with your travel agency about any other entry requirements

YELLOW FEVER VACCINES

If you are traveling to Costa Rica from South America andor sub-Saharan Africa you will need the YELLOW FEVER VACCINE You may travel to Costa Rica ten days after vaccination

Any individual traveling to Costa Rica that has been in transit whether in airports sea ports or land borders in the following countries will require a vaccination

Bolivia Venezuela Brazil Peru Colombia Ecuador French Guiana Angola Benin Burkina Faso Cameroon Democratic Republic of the Congo Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Liberia Nigeria Sierra Leona or Sudan

MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK

Travel Considerations

EXCHANGE RATE

The Colon is the legal currency of Costa Rica Its code is CRC the exchange rate on March 2016 is 1 USD = 54542665 CRC 1 EUR = 59298785 CRC corresponding to the official rate and the reference rate issued by the Costa Rican Central Bank Other banks and financial institutions might offer a slightly different exchange rate

Currency may be exchanged at the airport hotelor at any bank

Most restaurants and businesses accept US Dollars as well as international VISA MASTERCARD andAMERICAN EXPRESS cards

WEATHER

Costa Ricarsquos tropical weather temperatures averages around 22ordmC (72ordmF) Climate is very pleasant also during the rainy season which runs from May to November Rainy afternoons and sunny mornings are possible during this season It is advisable to consult local weather forecasts prior to your trip (CR Weather Institute)

TIPE A TIPE B

OROSI VALLEY CARTAGO

ELECTRICITY AND POWER OUTLETS

The electricity current used throughout Costa Rica is 110 Volts AC with a standard duplex outlet bull CostaRicausesplugtypeAorBbull Participants are advised to use anappropriate plug adapter or even a transformer

CONGRESS OFFICIAL TOURS

In addition to the selection of activities the event provides and given the beautiful and varied touristic opportunities Costa Rica has to offer to its visitors GBC-CR is happy to also provide our Congress participants with alternative tours so that they may further explore and enjoy our country in dates before or after event

We trust the selection our official tour operator TAM has available will satisfy your expectations and budget They are also open to custom make your tourist program as you may need for your perfect visit in Costa Rica Please feel free to contact them directly through this website (WRF amp ISBC TOURS) and be sure to make reservations as soon as possible providing the following id-code GBC2016

Tour dates May 7 to 16 and 21 to 29

SKY WALK TOUR CANOPY TOUR (POAS VOLCANO)

BEACH TOUR (MANUEL ANTONIO)

ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

WHITEWATER RAFTING TOUR(REVENTAZON)ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

Green Building Council Costa Rica Paseo Coloacuten 36 amp 38 StSan Joseacute Costa Rica+506 6066 35 00wwwgbccrorg comercialgbccrorg

World Resources Forum SecretariatLerchenfeldstr 59014 St Gallen Switzerland+41 71 554 0900wwwwrforumorginfowrforumorg

UNEP Secretariat Clayton Ciudad del Saber Avenida Morse Ancoacuten Panama City+507 305 31 60 resourcepaneluneporgwwwuneporg10yfp wwwuneporgresourcepanel

CONTACT DETAILS

If you have further questions not addressed in this note kindly contact

Tatiana Villegascomercialgbccrorg +506 2248 05 79

Mariacutea Luciacutea Hiacutejar marialuciahijarwrforumorg +41 71 554 09 05

Adriana Zacarias FarahAdrianazacariasuneporg+507 305 31 60

Organizers

WO RLDRESOUR CE SFORU M

LA PAZ WATERFALL

2 International Airports

ESTIMATED FLIGHT DURATION TO COSTA RICA

Amsterdam 1300 hrs

Atlanta 400 hrs

Bogotaacute 210 hrs

Charlotte 400 hrs

Chigago 515 hrs

Dallas 415 hrs

Connecting Flights

Houston 340 hrs

Lima 345 hrs

Los Angeles 600 hrs

Madrid 1000 hrs

Ciudad Meacutexico 240 hrs

Miami 240 hrs

Nueva York 500 hrs

San Francisco 730 hrs

Santiago 800 hrs

Sau Paulo 800 hrs

Toronto 515 hrs

Washington DC 455 hrs

Travel Considerations

VISAS

GBC-CR stands ready to issue invitation letters if required and facilitate your visa application process Please check on-line if you are required to have an entry visa (VISAS) and if so please provide your updated passport information to comercialgbccrorg by April 1st 2016

If you need to contact the Costa Rica Embassy in your country or region go to the next link

COSTA RICAN EMBASSIES

We recommend that you consult with your travel agency about any other entry requirements

YELLOW FEVER VACCINES

If you are traveling to Costa Rica from South America andor sub-Saharan Africa you will need the YELLOW FEVER VACCINE You may travel to Costa Rica ten days after vaccination

Any individual traveling to Costa Rica that has been in transit whether in airports sea ports or land borders in the following countries will require a vaccination

Bolivia Venezuela Brazil Peru Colombia Ecuador French Guiana Angola Benin Burkina Faso Cameroon Democratic Republic of the Congo Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Liberia Nigeria Sierra Leona or Sudan

MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK

Travel Considerations

EXCHANGE RATE

The Colon is the legal currency of Costa Rica Its code is CRC the exchange rate on March 2016 is 1 USD = 54542665 CRC 1 EUR = 59298785 CRC corresponding to the official rate and the reference rate issued by the Costa Rican Central Bank Other banks and financial institutions might offer a slightly different exchange rate

Currency may be exchanged at the airport hotelor at any bank

Most restaurants and businesses accept US Dollars as well as international VISA MASTERCARD andAMERICAN EXPRESS cards

WEATHER

Costa Ricarsquos tropical weather temperatures averages around 22ordmC (72ordmF) Climate is very pleasant also during the rainy season which runs from May to November Rainy afternoons and sunny mornings are possible during this season It is advisable to consult local weather forecasts prior to your trip (CR Weather Institute)

TIPE A TIPE B

OROSI VALLEY CARTAGO

ELECTRICITY AND POWER OUTLETS

The electricity current used throughout Costa Rica is 110 Volts AC with a standard duplex outlet bull CostaRicausesplugtypeAorBbull Participants are advised to use anappropriate plug adapter or even a transformer

CONGRESS OFFICIAL TOURS

In addition to the selection of activities the event provides and given the beautiful and varied touristic opportunities Costa Rica has to offer to its visitors GBC-CR is happy to also provide our Congress participants with alternative tours so that they may further explore and enjoy our country in dates before or after event

We trust the selection our official tour operator TAM has available will satisfy your expectations and budget They are also open to custom make your tourist program as you may need for your perfect visit in Costa Rica Please feel free to contact them directly through this website (WRF amp ISBC TOURS) and be sure to make reservations as soon as possible providing the following id-code GBC2016

Tour dates May 7 to 16 and 21 to 29

SKY WALK TOUR CANOPY TOUR (POAS VOLCANO)

BEACH TOUR (MANUEL ANTONIO)

ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

WHITEWATER RAFTING TOUR(REVENTAZON)ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

Green Building Council Costa Rica Paseo Coloacuten 36 amp 38 StSan Joseacute Costa Rica+506 6066 35 00wwwgbccrorg comercialgbccrorg

World Resources Forum SecretariatLerchenfeldstr 59014 St Gallen Switzerland+41 71 554 0900wwwwrforumorginfowrforumorg

UNEP Secretariat Clayton Ciudad del Saber Avenida Morse Ancoacuten Panama City+507 305 31 60 resourcepaneluneporgwwwuneporg10yfp wwwuneporgresourcepanel

CONTACT DETAILS

If you have further questions not addressed in this note kindly contact

Tatiana Villegascomercialgbccrorg +506 2248 05 79

Mariacutea Luciacutea Hiacutejar marialuciahijarwrforumorg +41 71 554 09 05

Adriana Zacarias FarahAdrianazacariasuneporg+507 305 31 60

Organizers

WO RLDRESOUR CE SFORU M

LA PAZ WATERFALL

Travel Considerations

VISAS

GBC-CR stands ready to issue invitation letters if required and facilitate your visa application process Please check on-line if you are required to have an entry visa (VISAS) and if so please provide your updated passport information to comercialgbccrorg by April 1st 2016

If you need to contact the Costa Rica Embassy in your country or region go to the next link

COSTA RICAN EMBASSIES

We recommend that you consult with your travel agency about any other entry requirements

YELLOW FEVER VACCINES

If you are traveling to Costa Rica from South America andor sub-Saharan Africa you will need the YELLOW FEVER VACCINE You may travel to Costa Rica ten days after vaccination

Any individual traveling to Costa Rica that has been in transit whether in airports sea ports or land borders in the following countries will require a vaccination

Bolivia Venezuela Brazil Peru Colombia Ecuador French Guiana Angola Benin Burkina Faso Cameroon Democratic Republic of the Congo Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Liberia Nigeria Sierra Leona or Sudan

MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK

Travel Considerations

EXCHANGE RATE

The Colon is the legal currency of Costa Rica Its code is CRC the exchange rate on March 2016 is 1 USD = 54542665 CRC 1 EUR = 59298785 CRC corresponding to the official rate and the reference rate issued by the Costa Rican Central Bank Other banks and financial institutions might offer a slightly different exchange rate

Currency may be exchanged at the airport hotelor at any bank

Most restaurants and businesses accept US Dollars as well as international VISA MASTERCARD andAMERICAN EXPRESS cards

WEATHER

Costa Ricarsquos tropical weather temperatures averages around 22ordmC (72ordmF) Climate is very pleasant also during the rainy season which runs from May to November Rainy afternoons and sunny mornings are possible during this season It is advisable to consult local weather forecasts prior to your trip (CR Weather Institute)

TIPE A TIPE B

OROSI VALLEY CARTAGO

ELECTRICITY AND POWER OUTLETS

The electricity current used throughout Costa Rica is 110 Volts AC with a standard duplex outlet bull CostaRicausesplugtypeAorBbull Participants are advised to use anappropriate plug adapter or even a transformer

CONGRESS OFFICIAL TOURS

In addition to the selection of activities the event provides and given the beautiful and varied touristic opportunities Costa Rica has to offer to its visitors GBC-CR is happy to also provide our Congress participants with alternative tours so that they may further explore and enjoy our country in dates before or after event

We trust the selection our official tour operator TAM has available will satisfy your expectations and budget They are also open to custom make your tourist program as you may need for your perfect visit in Costa Rica Please feel free to contact them directly through this website (WRF amp ISBC TOURS) and be sure to make reservations as soon as possible providing the following id-code GBC2016

Tour dates May 7 to 16 and 21 to 29

SKY WALK TOUR CANOPY TOUR (POAS VOLCANO)

BEACH TOUR (MANUEL ANTONIO)

ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

WHITEWATER RAFTING TOUR(REVENTAZON)ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

Green Building Council Costa Rica Paseo Coloacuten 36 amp 38 StSan Joseacute Costa Rica+506 6066 35 00wwwgbccrorg comercialgbccrorg

World Resources Forum SecretariatLerchenfeldstr 59014 St Gallen Switzerland+41 71 554 0900wwwwrforumorginfowrforumorg

UNEP Secretariat Clayton Ciudad del Saber Avenida Morse Ancoacuten Panama City+507 305 31 60 resourcepaneluneporgwwwuneporg10yfp wwwuneporgresourcepanel

CONTACT DETAILS

If you have further questions not addressed in this note kindly contact

Tatiana Villegascomercialgbccrorg +506 2248 05 79

Mariacutea Luciacutea Hiacutejar marialuciahijarwrforumorg +41 71 554 09 05

Adriana Zacarias FarahAdrianazacariasuneporg+507 305 31 60

Organizers

WO RLDRESOUR CE SFORU M

LA PAZ WATERFALL

Travel Considerations

EXCHANGE RATE

The Colon is the legal currency of Costa Rica Its code is CRC the exchange rate on March 2016 is 1 USD = 54542665 CRC 1 EUR = 59298785 CRC corresponding to the official rate and the reference rate issued by the Costa Rican Central Bank Other banks and financial institutions might offer a slightly different exchange rate

Currency may be exchanged at the airport hotelor at any bank

Most restaurants and businesses accept US Dollars as well as international VISA MASTERCARD andAMERICAN EXPRESS cards

WEATHER

Costa Ricarsquos tropical weather temperatures averages around 22ordmC (72ordmF) Climate is very pleasant also during the rainy season which runs from May to November Rainy afternoons and sunny mornings are possible during this season It is advisable to consult local weather forecasts prior to your trip (CR Weather Institute)

TIPE A TIPE B

OROSI VALLEY CARTAGO

ELECTRICITY AND POWER OUTLETS

The electricity current used throughout Costa Rica is 110 Volts AC with a standard duplex outlet bull CostaRicausesplugtypeAorBbull Participants are advised to use anappropriate plug adapter or even a transformer

CONGRESS OFFICIAL TOURS

In addition to the selection of activities the event provides and given the beautiful and varied touristic opportunities Costa Rica has to offer to its visitors GBC-CR is happy to also provide our Congress participants with alternative tours so that they may further explore and enjoy our country in dates before or after event

We trust the selection our official tour operator TAM has available will satisfy your expectations and budget They are also open to custom make your tourist program as you may need for your perfect visit in Costa Rica Please feel free to contact them directly through this website (WRF amp ISBC TOURS) and be sure to make reservations as soon as possible providing the following id-code GBC2016

Tour dates May 7 to 16 and 21 to 29

SKY WALK TOUR CANOPY TOUR (POAS VOLCANO)

BEACH TOUR (MANUEL ANTONIO)

ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

WHITEWATER RAFTING TOUR(REVENTAZON)ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

Green Building Council Costa Rica Paseo Coloacuten 36 amp 38 StSan Joseacute Costa Rica+506 6066 35 00wwwgbccrorg comercialgbccrorg

World Resources Forum SecretariatLerchenfeldstr 59014 St Gallen Switzerland+41 71 554 0900wwwwrforumorginfowrforumorg

UNEP Secretariat Clayton Ciudad del Saber Avenida Morse Ancoacuten Panama City+507 305 31 60 resourcepaneluneporgwwwuneporg10yfp wwwuneporgresourcepanel

CONTACT DETAILS

If you have further questions not addressed in this note kindly contact

Tatiana Villegascomercialgbccrorg +506 2248 05 79

Mariacutea Luciacutea Hiacutejar marialuciahijarwrforumorg +41 71 554 09 05

Adriana Zacarias FarahAdrianazacariasuneporg+507 305 31 60

Organizers

WO RLDRESOUR CE SFORU M

LA PAZ WATERFALL

CONGRESS OFFICIAL TOURS

In addition to the selection of activities the event provides and given the beautiful and varied touristic opportunities Costa Rica has to offer to its visitors GBC-CR is happy to also provide our Congress participants with alternative tours so that they may further explore and enjoy our country in dates before or after event

We trust the selection our official tour operator TAM has available will satisfy your expectations and budget They are also open to custom make your tourist program as you may need for your perfect visit in Costa Rica Please feel free to contact them directly through this website (WRF amp ISBC TOURS) and be sure to make reservations as soon as possible providing the following id-code GBC2016

Tour dates May 7 to 16 and 21 to 29

SKY WALK TOUR CANOPY TOUR (POAS VOLCANO)

BEACH TOUR (MANUEL ANTONIO)

ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

WHITEWATER RAFTING TOUR(REVENTAZON)ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR

Green Building Council Costa Rica Paseo Coloacuten 36 amp 38 StSan Joseacute Costa Rica+506 6066 35 00wwwgbccrorg comercialgbccrorg

World Resources Forum SecretariatLerchenfeldstr 59014 St Gallen Switzerland+41 71 554 0900wwwwrforumorginfowrforumorg

UNEP Secretariat Clayton Ciudad del Saber Avenida Morse Ancoacuten Panama City+507 305 31 60 resourcepaneluneporgwwwuneporg10yfp wwwuneporgresourcepanel

CONTACT DETAILS

If you have further questions not addressed in this note kindly contact

Tatiana Villegascomercialgbccrorg +506 2248 05 79

Mariacutea Luciacutea Hiacutejar marialuciahijarwrforumorg +41 71 554 09 05

Adriana Zacarias FarahAdrianazacariasuneporg+507 305 31 60

Organizers

WO RLDRESOUR CE SFORU M

LA PAZ WATERFALL

Green Building Council Costa Rica Paseo Coloacuten 36 amp 38 StSan Joseacute Costa Rica+506 6066 35 00wwwgbccrorg comercialgbccrorg

World Resources Forum SecretariatLerchenfeldstr 59014 St Gallen Switzerland+41 71 554 0900wwwwrforumorginfowrforumorg

UNEP Secretariat Clayton Ciudad del Saber Avenida Morse Ancoacuten Panama City+507 305 31 60 resourcepaneluneporgwwwuneporg10yfp wwwuneporgresourcepanel

CONTACT DETAILS

If you have further questions not addressed in this note kindly contact

Tatiana Villegascomercialgbccrorg +506 2248 05 79

Mariacutea Luciacutea Hiacutejar marialuciahijarwrforumorg +41 71 554 09 05

Adriana Zacarias FarahAdrianazacariasuneporg+507 305 31 60

Organizers

WO RLDRESOUR CE SFORU M

LA PAZ WATERFALL