The Samba schools
The year 1928 brought something new to the Brazilian carnival:the emergence of the Samba Schools. The historical landmark was the foundation of the "Deixa Falar" school by the Estácio Sambistas. Inspired by the...
City of Samba
In the old port area of Rio de Janeiro in the neighborhood of Gamboa, one can discover all the magic behind Carnaval in the so-called Samba City Joãosinho Trinta. With...
Closed parties and gala nights
Hanging out in the middle of the crowd in the scorching sun is not for you? Don't worry, Rio's Carnival has much more to offer than just parades and street...
Carnival Street Parties
The party never stops during Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro! After securing your tickets for the parades and the parties at night, it's time to decide what to do during...
The Carnival of Rio de Janeiro
Today the word "carnival" is globally associated with Brazil and has become synonymous with the country. But why is this event so special? What does the Rio Carnaval have that the others don't?
2023 Samba Schools Parade Schedule
Find out the full schedule for Rio's carnival parade.
The Sambadrome
Learn about the Sambodrome history and understand how the parade works, what is unique about each sector and how is best to arrive to the studiom.
