São Paulo to Host the Largest Number of Carnival Blocos in Its History
When one thinks of Carnival in Brazil one thinks of Rio de Janeiro or maybe the Northeastern city of Salvador....
February 21, 2019Topic
blocos
How to ‘Bloco’ in Rio de Janeiro’s 2019 Carnival
The Cidade Maravilhosa is gearing up for the most important date in its calendar, its world-famous Carnival.
February 19, 2019
Tons of Trash Collected as Carnival Celebrations Start in Rio de Janiero
Cloudy skies and the threat of thunderstorms throughout the weekend did not discouraged thousands of partygoers from flocking to the...
February 18, 2019
Jardim Botânico: Rio’s Garden Park Neighborhood in Zona Sul
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The neighborhood of Jardim Botânico is not as well known...
June 1, 2018
Rio Bans Megablocos for Carnival 2019 in Zona Sul
In 2019, Carnival megablocos that gather over 200,000 people will not be permitted to parade in Rio's Zona Sul (South...
May 8, 2018
Where to Enjoy Post-Carnival in Rio this Weekend
Apart from the "Champions Parade", at least fifty blocos will play on Rio's streets until this Sunday, February 18th.
February 16, 2018
Rio Collects 486 Tons of Garbage During Carnival
In the two days of samba school parades in the sambodromo, Comlurb reported collecting 120 tons of trash from stands...
February 14, 2018
How to ‘Bloco’ in Rio de Janeiro’s 2018 Carnival
Officially starting this Friday, February 9th, Rio's street carnival will promote blocos all over the city until late February, attracting...
February 5, 2018
Five Alternative Destinations to Celebrate Brazil’s Carnival
There is a lot beyond Rio and Salvador when it comes to the Brazilian Carnival, including Olinda's giant puppets and...
January 29, 2018