Carnival In Rio De Janeiro

First, let's define what is the most popular carnival in Rio De Janeiro among tourists from all over the world, and why so many people try to get to it. Everyone knows that the carnival is a huge colorful procession through the streets of Rio on special theatrical pedestals of musicians, professional artists and just fans of this holiday, passing under the wild rhythm of the drums and heart-stirring music. But very few people know that this street festival is just a small part of the totality of events held during the carnival period.

In the season of the carnival in Rio De Janeiro, for tourists and locals, doors to theaters, numerous masquerade balls, clubs, shows, casinos, performances for people of non-traditional orientation and other places of entertainment are open 24 hours a day. But if some streets of Rio can still be reached for free, in order to see this amazing spectacle, then for the entrance to all institutions have to pay. The prices for entrance tickets start at $ 50 per person and end at $ 3000. In addition, in order to attend a masquerade ball, think up a costume for yourself, you will be in the spotlight!

The season of carnival in Rio De Janeiro officially begins on Friday and ends on Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. But usually the holiday continues on Wednesday. To the most important event of the city, local residents and visiting artists are preparing all year round, trying to make this presentation unforgettable for everyone who sees it.

Dates of carnivals in Brazil

2014 - from February 28 to March 5

2016 - from 13 to 18 February

2017 - from 5 to 10 February

2018 - from February 24 to March 1

2019 - from 1 to 6 March

2020 - from 21 to 26 February

The carnival festival is held according to a certain program and theme. As a rule, the carnival is dedicated to reflecting any historical period of Brazil's development or the influence of another culture on the traditions and customs of the country. The exact program of the carnival tourists receive only on arrival at the place, but approximately it consists of the following activities:

Every day of the carnival:

- after dinner: street processions along the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema;

- in the evening: popular dances at the metro station Cinelandia;

- at 20.00 concerts begin in the theater of Samba Lands and the cultural center of Lapa;

- at 23.00 every day they start thematic balls at the Rio Scala nightclub;

Program of carnival events by days

1 day, Friday:

- 19.00 - Opening Ceremony - the carnival king receives the crown and keys from the city from the hands of the Mayor of Rio;

- 21.00 - Parade of samba schools by groups;

- 23.00 - "Black point" in the club Rio Scala.

2 day, Saturday:

- 09.30 - show in the city center Street Band Cordão do Bola Preta;

- 16.00 - Banda de Ipanema performs at the square of Caravelle, Ipanema;

- 20.00 - Street Band competition in Av. Rio Branco, Centro (City Center);

- 21.00 - the second day of the parade of Samba Schools;

- 23.00 - a magic ball at the Copacabana Palace Hotel;

- 23.00 - a point in the Rio Scala club with the performance of the Mangueira samba school.

3 day, Sunday:

- 21.00 - parade of samba schools;

- 23.00 - a point in the club Rio Scala.

4 day, Monday:

- 21.00 - parade of samba schools;

- 23.00 - beer score at the Rio Scala Club.

5 day, Tuesday:

16.00 - the last march of Banda de Ipanema;

21.00 - parade of samba children's schools;

23.00 - a masquerade score at the Rio Scala club.

Travel to the carnival in Rio De Janeiro will cost you, at the most economical rates, from $ 3000 for two, and then if you make out an individual tour. To make such a trip as budgetary as possible, it is more profitable to buy airplane separately and book a hotel. Flight to Rio from Moscow in the carnival season will cost from $ 1200 per person in both directions. The flight will be with one or two transplants and will take at least 16 hours. The starting price of accommodation in the hotel 2 * - 100 $ per night for a double room.

You do not need to issue a visa to Brazil to Russian citizens, unless you plan to stay there more than 90 days.

For those who do not pursue the price, there are package tours to the carnival in Brazil. Tour of the carnival in Brazil, usually lasts 10-11 nights and includes several excursions and entrance tickets to the events of the carnival. Tour without a flight will cost from $ 3,500 for two, with a flight - from $ 5000.

If you are going on a trip to the city of carnivals, chic beaches and active nightlife and want to see the most popular festival in the world with your own eyes, take note of several rules of conduct for your holiday:

1) During marches and performances it is better not to climb into the crowd, the figures of accidents in Rio de Janeiro during the carnival period are very high.

2) Be careful and careful with your things. Do not forget to fasten your bags and hide expensive things from public viewing. Carnival season is a long-awaited time not only for artists, dancers and singers, but also for pickpockets, thieves, swindlers and criminals.