{"id":1413,"date":"2019-07-19T19:55:42","date_gmt":"2019-07-19T19:55:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samiraholma.com?p=1413"},"modified":"2021-11-08T10:17:24","modified_gmt":"2021-11-08T10:17:24","slug":"celebrate-the-carnival-in-rio-this-is-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samiraholma.com\/es\/celebrate-the-carnival-in-rio-this-is-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate The Carnival In Rio – This Is What You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.13.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

The<\/span>\u00a0carnival in Rio is on many bucket lists<\/a><\/span><\/span>. My Brazilian friends always make sure to be home for it, and some even say that the year doesn’t really start until the carnival is over.<\/span><\/h4>\n

I went for the first time 2018 and it was one of the best events I’ve ever attended. <\/span><\/p>\n

It was so good that I had to celebrate it again in 2019 (this time in Salvador). And, I’m<\/span> back for it again this year…\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The following things are good to know before coming to Brazil for the carnival, to ensure that you get the most out of what is considered to be the biggest fiesta in the world. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When Is The Carnival In Brazil
And How Much Time Do You Need<\/h3>\n

The carnival takes place in either February or March every year, ending 40 days before Easter. While it officially spans over 5 days, the parties in Rio go on for about 2 weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Salvador, which is another main hub for the carnival celebrations, the parties stretch over a month.<\/span><\/p>\n

The main events take place during the official period though, which will be 21-26 of February in 2020. Here’s an overview of the dates for the <\/span>next 4 years<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Plan on arriving at least a few days before. If you have the opportunity, recover at a relaxing place for a few days after. There are lots of paradises to choose from, such as the islands in Bahia.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Boipeba, a few hours away from Salvador, is the perfect place to relax after the carnival.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

The carnival is a religious ritual (believe it or not) that is celebrated in many parts of the world. The Rio festival with approximately 2 million visitors is the biggest of them all.<\/span><\/p>\n

What To Expect From The Carnival in Rio<\/h3>\n

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I used to think that the carnival in Rio was all about the samba shows. You know, the pictures you see when you google ‘<\/span>carnival in rio<\/span>‘. <\/span><\/p>\n

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While <\/span>Sambadrome<\/span><\/a> is an important part, and has been described as \u201cthe greatest show on earth\u201d, most of the real parties happen on the streets in the form of <\/span>blocos.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

What The Blocos Are All About<\/h3>\n
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Blocos are the main ingredients of the carnival. Blocos are local music groups that perform somewhere, transforming that place into a giant street party where everyone is welcome. <\/span><\/p>\n

You can think about it as street concerts, but crazier. Blocos are not performances where you stand still and watch, but more like big parties with live music where people come together to have a good time.<\/span><\/p>\n

The size of the bands ranges between a few musicians to hundreds. The concept goes way back in time – the first blocos\u00a0were <\/span>registered in Rio 1889<\/span><\/a>. It’s amazing and needs to be experienced for you to really understand. In 2018, the Rio Counsil <\/span>approved 436 blocos<\/span><\/a> for the carnival.<\/span><\/p>\n

The first blocos of the day start playing at 7 am, and from there it goes on non-stop until the evening. You might be thinking that people wouldn’t wake up that early to celebrate, but I can assure you that<\/span> they do. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Later in the night, the official blocos are usually replaced with big after-parties in the clubs and unofficial street performances (and yes, these may feature blocos too). \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some Of The Most Famous Blocos Are From Rio<\/h4>\n
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Many of the most well-known blocos are from Rio. These are just a few of them:<\/p>\n