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, 2017Topic
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Tips for Traveling to Rio on a Budget During Carnival 2017
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – For years the city of Rio became increasingly expensive, between...
February 9, 2017
Blocos Perform at Circo Voador to Open Rio’s 2017 Carnival
Two of Rio de Janeiro’s biggest bloco collectives will start this year’s Carnival season early, with a show on the...
January 17, 2017
Short Film ‘O Beijo de Carnaval’ is Online Ahead of Rio Carnival 2017
Award-winning short film ‘O Beijo de Carnival’ launched last weekend, just a few hours before Rio de Janeiro’s unofficial blocos...
January 11, 2017
Carnival 2016 Blocos Continue in Rio de Janeiro This Weekend
Whilst the Carnival holiday has officially ended, the street parties known as blocos will continue in Rio de Janeiro through...
February 12, 2016
São Paulo Carnival Attendance and Revenues Increase in 2016
The city is expected to register one of the best Carnivals in decades, with more than R$650 million in revenues...
February 10, 2016
Blocos Take Over the Streets of Rio for 2016 Carnival
In the last weekend before the official Carnival dates for 2016, the city of Rio de Janeiro will see well...
January 30, 2016
Beginner’s Guide to the Rio Carnival Parades: Sponsored
All you need to know about making the most of Carnival parade nights at the Sambódromo. With Rio de Janeiro...
January 22, 2016
New and Noteworthy Blocos for 2016 Rio de Janeiro Carnival
With over five hundred blocos scheduled to fill Rio de Janeiro's streets this Carnival season, there are many new and...
January 21, 2016