Carnival in the streets

By far the oldest and most widely enjoyed form of Carnival revelry is found in the streets – over Carnival weekend hundreds of free parties take place across the whole city. This is the coming together of thousands of people with the fun-loving carioca soul to dance, parade, and party through the streets.

Each neighborhood in Rio has its favorite Bandas (pronounced bun-dush) or Blocos (pronounced blo-cush). These lively parties are centered around an orchestra that marches along a pre-determined route and is followed by hordes of enthusiastic samba dancers dressed in elaborate costumes, bathing suits, plain clothes, and even in drag.

The way a Bloco or Banda works is simple: first people gather at a well-known spot, such as a square or neighborhood bar, and then after a couple of hours of ‘concentration’ the band starts marching its way down the streets. Whilst the street carnival can be found all over the city, it’s not always easy to know what is happening at what time and where so we offer guide assistance to make sure our guests don’t miss out.

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Flight time 16 hours Rio (via Panama City; Bogotá; São Paulo and Miami)
Time zone UTC -3
Recommended airlines Copa, Avianca, Latam, United Airlines and American Airlines
Best season Sep-Nov (mild); Nov-Mar (warmest). There are two seasons in the Amazon Rainforest: wet (January to June) and dry (July to December).
Visa US citizens do not need a tourist visa to enter Brazil. The information provided herewith at the current time can be subject to change at concise notice. It's your responsibility to ensure you meet entry requirements before you travel.
Capital Brasília.

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Carnival in the streets

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