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How to Get Here

The LIS Center is located in Areal, in the Mountain Region of Rio de Janeiro. With easy access via BR-040.  

Coming by bus

Coming by intercity bus (leaving RJ) or interstate bus (leaving another state):

The closest bus station to LIS is Três Rios, RJ. 

At Três Rios Bus Station, take an Uber to LIS (24.8 km away, around 30 minutes).

Coming by Car

From Rio city:

Go up the Rio – Petrópolis mountain range and follow the BR040 highway, towards Itaipava / Araras. 

Pass the Araras entrance.

Pass the entrance to Itaipava.

Continue along BR-040.

Pass the toll booth.

Continue for a few more kilometers on the BR-040.

Do not take the 1st exit for Areal at Km 39.

Continue for another 1 km, where you reach the exit for Parque Julioca/Areal (on the right, at Km 38). Take this exit.

Once off the BR, cross the bridge and turn left.

Follow this road until you reach the LIS entrance.

The Google Maps location has the exact address and will guide you to the LIS entrance.