Rio's energy and colour will inspire you so much; you will never want to leave! Planted between lush, forest-covered mountains and breathtaking beaches, the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City) has many charms, most notably the 'Cariocas', Rio’s inhabitants.

Rio is renowned for its spectacular natural setting - its samba music, Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. Some of the most famous local landmarks include a giant statue known as Christ the Redeemer ('Cristo Redentor'), one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, the Sugar Loaf Mountain and Tijuca National Park, the largest urban natural preservation area in the Country.

THE VENUE

Located in front of the privileged Barra da Tijuca beach, the Windsor Barra is surrounded by beauty. Exuberant nature enters through its doors and blends with its 5-star elegance. Barra da Tijuca is Rio´s most modern living complex and community; sophisticated, vibrant and offering innumerable attractions such as fine bars and restaurants serving world class cuisine, shopping malls, theme parks, ecological reserves and sports. It is only 15 km from Ipanema Beach and 18 km from Copacabana.

WINDSOR BARRA CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTER

Level 2

Alhambra & Segovia I-IV I-II Exhibition, coffee breaks & welcome reception, cyber area
Welcome Area Welcome desks, conference bags & cloakroom
El Pardo Business lunches
Aranjuez Speakers’ Preview room
Oriente WLPGA Board Meeting, WLPGA Industry Council Meeting

Level 1

Itamaraty, Alvorada I & II Latin American Day sessions rooms
Bandeirantes Press Conference room
Catete Adhoc meeting room

Level 0

Louvre I-III Conference Room
Versailles II Gain & Glotec meetings, General Assembly
Chambord Climate Change meeting

BARRA DA TIJUCA

Barra da Tijuca is the fastest growing area of Rio de Janeiro and is home to many different business centers.

You’ll find important national and international companies, sophisticated bars and restaurants, the best movie theater, and Barra Shopping Mall, the biggest shopping center in Latin America.

The 18 km long beach is the largest Rio de Janeiro beach and is one of the most sought after beaches by surfers, windsurfers, body boarders and fishing enthusiasts.

THE WORLD LP GAS FORUM IN RIO DE JANEIRO

LP Gas has a very important social role in Latin America markets and more than 80% of Brazil’s LP Gas demand is used in domestic applications; this demand has potential to grow.

With lively debates and discussions, vibrant social events, excellent networking with peers, a unique exhibition with a host of key companies from every spectrum of the LP Gas business, the 22nd World LP Gas Forum is a very exciting opportunity!