CARNAVAL DE RIO
The Rio Carnival is undoubtedly one of the world's best-known festive events, attracting millions of people.
It's one of the world's biggest and most spectacular carnivals, lasting 5 days. Rio is undoubtedly the most organized of these festivities. It officially lasts 5 days, from Friday evening to Mardi Gras. The highlight of the 5-day festivities is, of course, the samba school parade: the city's 12 best samba schools parade two nights in a row before 70,000 spectators on the terraces of avenue Marquês de Sapucai (Sambodrome). The best-value stands are in sectors 5, 7 and 9. Prices vary from R$230 to almost R$1,000, depending on location and day.
To get your tickets: contact an agency or visit www.rio-carnival.net/carnaval or www.camarotecarnaval.com
In Centro, don't miss the "Boitata"! The bloco concentrates on the Praça XV, then strolls through the narrow streets of the old city center, followed by its faithful followers. It's one of the most beautiful blocos in street carnival. On Saturday morning, in Cinelândia Square, the "Cordão da Bola Preta" gathers, Rio's biggest bloco, attracting several hundred thousand people.
Rehearsals. Carnival takes months and months of preparation. From December to the end of February, the samba schools hold ensaios técnicos, technical try-outs at the Sambodrome on Saturday and Sunday evenings in preparation for the show. It's a kind of dress rehearsal, which you can attend free of charge.
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