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Carnival Guides

Focused guidance for Carnival days: crowds, transport shifts, and how to enjoy it like a local.

Where to Spend Carnival in Brazil: Rio, Salvador, Recife, and Beyond

Trying to decide where to spend Carnival in Brazil? An honest local comparison of Rio, Salvador, Belo Horizonte, Recife, and Olinda to help you pick the right city for 2027.

Carnival in Salvador: Trios Elétricos, Circuits, and How to Choose Your Way In

A first-person guide to Salvador Carnival: how the trios elétricos work, the Dodô, Osmar, and Batatinha circuits, abadá vs camarote vs pipoca, 2027 dates, costs, where to stay, and how to survive the world's biggest street party.

Rio Carnival 2027 Tickets: What to Know So Far

Looking for Rio Carnival 2027 tickets? Here is what has gone on sale so far and what to expect from the next ticket releases.

Carnival in Rio de Janeiro: Local Tips, Blocos, Sambadrome & Survival Guide

Planning Carnival in Rio? A practical guide written by locals with tips on Blocos, Sambadrome tickets, where to stay, what to pack, safety, and getting around.

Carnival in Belo Horizonte: A Local Guide to Brazil's Underdog Street Party

Belo Horizonte throws one of the biggest street carnivals in Brazil. Our first-hand guide to BH's blocos, neighborhoods, dates, where to stay, and how to survive it.