Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2023 is back in full bloom
The Rio Carnival, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is the largest carnival in the world. It's an unforgettable experience of rehearsals, balls, parades and street parties.
Carnival is a cultural expression of belonging to a group and of one's individuality within this group. This is so important in Brazil that very little business is done between the Christmas holidays and the end of Carnival.
Rio Carnival prepares until Carnival Tuesday, but also offers a review of the festival winners the following Saturday.
Rio Carnival 2023Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2023 is in Brazil; is just over a week, Friday to Saturday, February 17 to 25, 2023.
Rio Carnival 2022It was originally scheduled for February 25 to March 5, 2022. Rio first announced that the Sapucaí Carnival at the Marques de Sapucaí Sambadrome was taking place, but that there would be no street parties. But on January 21, 2022, the governments of Rio and São Paulo announced that their carnivals would be postponed until April 21.
Rio Carnival 2021Rio Carnival 2021 was scheduled for February 12-16, 2021.
Carnival seems unlikely this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of August 2020, the remnants of last year had not been cleaned up and preparations had not yet begun. Let's celebrate from home.
It's official now. Rio Carnival 2021 is cancelled.
Rio Carnival 2020The official Rio 2020 carnival begins on Friday, February 21, 2020 and reaches its peak on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. The Samba Schools Carnival champion parades again on Saturday, February 29, 2020.
Visit Rio CarnivalCarnival in Rio is a must-do experience (one of the things you should do in life before you die (kick).
When to make reservationsTo visit Rio Carnival, book flights and accommodation 4-6 months in advance. Book your Sambadrome tickets as soon as possible. Rio Carnival is very popular. Best of all sells out fast and prices go up as dates get closer.
Where to stayVisitors should stay in the Zona Sul do Rio (South Zone of Rio), the tourist area of the city. Ipanema and Leblon are the best choices. Copacabana is good too. Ipanema and Copacabana are Rio's most famous beaches. Ipanema faces the ocean. Copacabana is at the mouth of Guanabara Bay.
The most affordable neighborhoods include Botafogo, Lapa and Flamengo.
Rio's old downtown is a bit to the north in Guanabara Bay.
What to doThe samba school parade in Rio's carnival stadium, the Sambadrome, is the big event, but carnival is a series of events. These include rehearsals, balls, street parties and parades.
Try to do a bit of everything. If you can, get to Rio early to get used to the city and visit one of the rehearsals.
The most popular samba schools include Banda de Ipanema, Simpatia is Almost Love (Simpatia é quase amor), and Cordão do Bola Preta.
The most popular balls are the Scala Rio Gala (Baile de Gala do Scala Rio), the Scala Gay and the Cordão do Bola Preta Ball in Scala Rio. The most prestigious ball is the Magic Ball (Baile Mágico) at the Copacabana Palace Hotel.
SecurityThe Latin world in general is safe, but not safe, and Rio is no different. You can't walk around like you would in New York. Everyone in the neighborhood knows immediately that you are a tourist. This makes you a target.
Do not wear jewelry or show valuables on the street, including watches and cameras. Keep your wallet safe so you don't get stolen.
Days are generally fair, but nights can get choppy, especially after around 10 p.m. and early in the morning before sunrise. Book rides to and from your events.
The main thing is not to be stupid. Stumbling around drunk in the middle of the night in a place you don't know will call for trouble no matter where in the world you are. Be smart, keep an eye on your surroundings and enjoy a safe journey.
The Rio Carnival is an unforgettable life experience.
The Rio Carnival, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is the largest carnival in the world. It's an unforgettable experience of rehearsals, balls, parades and street parties.
Carnival is a cultural expression of belonging to a group and of one's individuality within this group. This is so important in Brazil that very little business is done between the Christmas holidays and the end of Carnival.
Rio Carnival prepares until Carnival Tuesday, but also offers a review of the festival winners the following Saturday.
Rio Carnival 2023Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2023 is in Brazil; is just over a week, Friday to Saturday, February 17 to 25, 2023.
Rio Carnival 2022It was originally scheduled for February 25 to March 5, 2022. Rio first announced that the Sapucaí Carnival at the Marques de Sapucaí Sambadrome was taking place, but that there would be no street parties. But on January 21, 2022, the governments of Rio and São Paulo announced that their carnivals would be postponed until April 21.
Rio Carnival 2021Rio Carnival 2021 was scheduled for February 12-16, 2021.
Carnival seems unlikely this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of August 2020, the remnants of last year had not been cleaned up and preparations had not yet begun. Let's celebrate from home.
It's official now. Rio Carnival 2021 is cancelled.
Rio Carnival 2020The official Rio 2020 carnival begins on Friday, February 21, 2020 and reaches its peak on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. The Samba Schools Carnival champion parades again on Saturday, February 29, 2020.
Visit Rio CarnivalCarnival in Rio is a must-do experience (one of the things you should do in life before you die (kick).
When to make reservationsTo visit Rio Carnival, book flights and accommodation 4-6 months in advance. Book your Sambadrome tickets as soon as possible. Rio Carnival is very popular. Best of all sells out fast and prices go up as dates get closer.
Where to stayVisitors should stay in the Zona Sul do Rio (South Zone of Rio), the tourist area of the city. Ipanema and Leblon are the best choices. Copacabana is good too. Ipanema and Copacabana are Rio's most famous beaches. Ipanema faces the ocean. Copacabana is at the mouth of Guanabara Bay.
The most affordable neighborhoods include Botafogo, Lapa and Flamengo.
Rio's old downtown is a bit to the north in Guanabara Bay.
What to doThe samba school parade in Rio's carnival stadium, the Sambadrome, is the big event, but carnival is a series of events. These include rehearsals, balls, street parties and parades.
Try to do a bit of everything. If you can, get to Rio early to get used to the city and visit one of the rehearsals.
The most popular samba schools include Banda de Ipanema, Simpatia is Almost Love (Simpatia é quase amor), and Cordão do Bola Preta.
The most popular balls are the Scala Rio Gala (Baile de Gala do Scala Rio), the Scala Gay and the Cordão do Bola Preta Ball in Scala Rio. The most prestigious ball is the Magic Ball (Baile Mágico) at the Copacabana Palace Hotel.
SecurityThe Latin world in general is safe, but not safe, and Rio is no different. You can't walk around like you would in New York. Everyone in the neighborhood knows immediately that you are a tourist. This makes you a target.
Do not wear jewelry or show valuables on the street, including watches and cameras. Keep your wallet safe so you don't get stolen.
Days are generally fair, but nights can get choppy, especially after around 10 p.m. and early in the morning before sunrise. Book rides to and from your events.
The main thing is not to be stupid. Stumbling around drunk in the middle of the night in a place you don't know will call for trouble no matter where in the world you are. Be smart, keep an eye on your surroundings and enjoy a safe journey.
The Rio Carnival is an unforgettable life experience.
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