Rio de Janeiro Travel Information
Carnival in Rio
Carnival is the most popular holiday in Brazil, the carnival in Rio de Janeiro and the richest known, attracting thousands of domestic and foreign tourists. Every year during the Carnival, the city of Rio de Janeiro breathe for five days an enviable air of joy. Cariocas forget the problems and obligations and surrender the gigantic spectacle of dance and magic. The peak of the festival is the parade of the special the sambodrome where various Samba schools compete for the title of Carnival champion. Samba, vivid colors, beautiful costumes and beautiful women are the main ingredients of this great dispute.
Although started "officially" on Friday fat, the street carnival in Rio starts as early as November when the city's samba schools begin to make so-called "technical rehearsals" in the Sambadrome. True parades where singing, evolution and rhythm are key elements, these events have attracted the city's population and surrounding areas to fill the stands, twists and sing with their schools. A true popular festival that captures more and more interest from tourists eager to attend and participate in an essentially popular carnival.
The date of the Carnival varies from year to year depending on Easter. Usually the revelry occurs between the end of February and early March. The official start of carnival is always on a Saturday and end at noon on the Wednesday following, called "Ash Wednesday". However many people have already started the celebrations on Friday. It is much in Brazil that year formally begins only after the Carnival.
During most of the nineties, was reduced to the carnival parades of samba schools and the great dances in clubs closed. The famous and traditional "street carnival" in which people spontaneously playing without paying entry, dropped out. In recent years, however, this form of celebration is being recovered.
The Carnival has several possible sources that lead to thousands of years before Christ. The word carnival may have its origin in the Latin phrase "carrum Novalis' used by the Romans to open their celebrations. Or perhaps the word "carnelevale" which means "farewell to meat" in Milanese dialect, a reference to the beginning of Christian Lent.
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Activities near to Carnival in Rio
| Igreja da Candelária (historical) - The church of Our Lady of Candelaria is located in the city center of Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the main religious monuments in the city.
The parochial chapel of Candelaria in 1710 but was reformed in the second half of the eighteenth century, needed to expand. Sergeant-Major John Francis Roscio, Portuguese military engineer, designed the plans for a new church. Construction began in 1775 and the inauguration, with the still unfin... Address: Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Candelária Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil Distance: 0.00km from the Carnival in Rio |  |
| Paquetá Island Beach (beach) -
The Paqueta island is a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, part of the Guanabara bay. The island is a historic neighborhood with many cultural sites. There are historical squares, monuments, churches, chapels, statues. The roads are still paved with rocks (bumpy roads). Paqueta island is a little piece of Brazilian history that has been preserved and protected. The neighborhood is calm and non-violent, and it is considered a perfect pla... Address: Ilha de Paquetá Baía de Guanabara - Rio de Janeiro Distance: 0.00km from the Carnival in Rio |  |
| Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro (theater) - One of the most beautiful buildings of Rio de Janeiro, located at Praça Floriano, known as the Municipal Theater, in downtown, the Municipal Theater is the main home for shows in Brazil and one of the most important in South America since its inauguration, on July 14, 1909, the Theatre has received the greatest international artists, as well as top Brazilian artists, dance, music and opera.Initially, the Theater was only a playhouse, w... Address: Fundação Teatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro Rua Manuel Carvalho - Centro Rio de Janeiro - RJ Distance: 0.00km from the Carnival in Rio | |
| Quinta da Boa Vista (park) -
The park is part of the Solar da Boa Vista, the royal residence of the emperors of Brazil from 1822 to 1889, when the Republic was proclaimed. It has an area of 155 square meters, landscaped in 1869 according to project French landscape artist Auguste Glaziou.The visitor to enter through the side gates, walk through the Alameda das Sapucaias, surrounded by these trees, and traverses the path created by the romantic lan... Address: Av. Pedro II e/ Almirante Baltazar y Dom Meinrado - São Cristóvão - Rio de Janeiro Distance: 0.00km from the Carnival in Rio |  |
Restaurants near to Carnival in Rio
| Bob´s - Rodovia Novo Rio is a American restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Carnival in Rio and can be found at Av. Francisco Bicalho, 1 Currently there are 586 outlets in 23 states, with headquarters Bob's - Figueiredo de Magalhaes, Rio de Janeiro. Today a major requested this fast-food milkshake is the Ovaltine, and Big Bob's burger, which comes with 100g of meat, cheese, lettuce seasoned with minced onion in a double bread with sesame. |
| Aconchego Carioca - Praça da Bandeira is a Brazilian restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Carnival in Rio and can be found at Rua Barão de Iguatemi, 388 |
| Petit Paulette is a Appetizers restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Carnival in Rio and can be found at Rua Barão de Iguatemi, 408 |
| Império do Nordeste is a Northeast Brazilian restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Carnival in Rio and can be found at Campo de São Cristovão, Buchara, barbecue mixed escondidinho of dried beef, corned beef and macaxei baião or two, the angu Bahia, acarajé, crab and many other cuisine options are present northeast of the Empire of the Northeast. Located in the Fair of Saint Kitts. Dessert with sweet pumpkin and sweet coconut milk are the highlights. Empire of the Northeast |
Hotels near to Carnival in Rio
 Luxor Aeroporto Hotel Discover all that Rio De Janeiro has to offer with Luxor Aeroporto Hotel as a base. Each of the 69 well-furnished guestrooms at the hotel ensures a comfortable stay with industry-standard room amenities. All of the guestrooms are replete with air conditioning, in room safe, mini bar, satellite/cable TV. Guests can experience the high standards of comfort while staying at this luxury Rio De Janeiro... |
| Shelton Hotel Shelton Hotel is conveniently located in the popular Santo Cristo area. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. All the necessary facilities, including business center, elevator, room service, disabled facilities, 24hr room service, are at hand. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. The hotel offers v... |
 Guest House Ana ClarkStop at Guest House Ana Clark to discover the wonders of Rio De Janeiro. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. Take advantage of the hotel's business center, 24hr room service. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. Access to the hotel's garden will further enhance your satisfying stay. Guest House A... |
| Saionara Hotel Saionara Hotel is a popular choice amongst travelers in Rio De Janeiro, whether exploring or just passing through. Featuring a complete list of amenities, guests will find their stay at the property a comfortable one. Take advantage of the hotel's 24hr room service, room service, business center. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. The hotel offers various recr... |