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The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies is located in 59 Charlesfield, Providence, RI, 02912-1970
Getting Here
Coming by Car
CLACS is located near Interstate 95 and 195.
Traveling by Air
Greater Providence's T.F. Green Airport is 10 miles south of Brown, and Boston Logan International Airport is about an hour's drive from campus.
Arriving by Train
The Providence train station is served by Amtrak and the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA), which provides service between Boston and Providence. The station is a short walk or taxi ride to campus. Multiple ride-hailing services also operate in the city.
Staying Here
See our list of local accommodations. Be sure to mention Brown for a discounted rate.
Campus Map
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Campus Accessibility Map
Brown's campus accessibility map includes information about paths of travel, lift locations and accessible parking, among other things. Campus accessibility map (PDF) - 2021
Visitor Parking
Visitors may find parking in Lot 68 Upper, also called the Power Street Parking Garage, located at 111 Power Street. The garage entrance is located at the intersection of Power and Thayer Streets (View Map).
The garage has two gate arms that are left open. Please enter in the right lane and exit via the left lane.
ADA Visitor Parking
Brown maintains visitor spaces that meet ADA standards for accessibility in Lot 65, which is located on the south side of Benevolent Street between Thayer and Brook streets (View Map). Any valid state ADA placard may be used in any ADA space in the lot to park for FREE.
The Lot 68 Upper garage contains two pay stations, which are located at the front and rear of the garage. Please locate an empty parking space, purchase your visitor parking permit via a pay station and place your receipt permit on your vehicle dashboard.