Carnival 2017 in Rio de Janeiro Hosts 75 Blocos Today
As Carnival reaches its second official day (Saturday, February 25th) of the 2017 season, Rio de Janeiro will a host...
February 25, 2017Topic
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Rio de Janeiro Expects to Receive 1.1 Million Tourists for 2017 Carnival
The city of Rio de Janeiro expects to receive approximately 1.1 million tourists in this Carnival. This is an increase...
February 24, 2017
Rio Removes 61 Tons of Garbage After Weekend of Blocos
After more than one hundred blocos from this weekend's Pre-Carnival, Comlurb had its hands full to remove the 61 tons...
February 21, 2017
How to Bloco during Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2017
The famous blocos (street parties) may seem an enigma to a traveler new to Rio's Carnival festivities, but with over...
February 14, 2017
Rio’s 2017 Pre-Carnival Blocos to Carry On All Weekend
Rio’s famous pre-Carnival blocos (street parties) erupt once again this weekend, two weeks ahead of the official beginning of the...
February 10, 2017
Rio Announces Carnival Sanitary Surveillance Program
As Carnival approaches the city will host hundreds of blocos and to help increase public safety, authorities have launched a...
February 4, 2017
Carnival 2017 Will See 462 Blocos in Rio de Janeiro
Rio’s city government released the list of officially approved blocos for Carnival 2017, with a reduction of 53 from last...
January 16, 2017
Final Day of Blocos for Official Carnival 2016 in Rio de Janeiro
Of the 505 officially licensed Carnival blocos in Rio de Janeiro this year, there will be 103 today, starting at...
February 9, 2016
Not Even Zika Virus Deters Pregnant Women From Carnival
Dozens participated in the family-oriented Carnival bloco Cordão Umbilical which paraded through the streets of a Rio de Janeiro neighborhood...
February 7, 2016