Rio Blocos Put Flowerbeds at Risk: Daily
The blocos are a main attraction during Carnival season in Rio de Janeiro, but they can leave behind incredible amounts...
January 26, 2013Topic
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Renewed Port Zone Revives Old Samba Groups
The Zona Portuária (Port Zone) of Rio has been getting a facelift since 2009, and the changes are bringing some...
January 22, 2013
Getting Ready for 2013 Carnival Blocos
Just weeks remain until the official four days of Carnival begin on February 9th, and some of the famous street...
January 15, 2013
Rio Carnival Blocos This Week: January 16-22, 2013
To help make the week of blocos easy to digest, find and plan for, here it the list for January...
January 15, 2013
Carnival 2013 Blocos Begin in Rio: Daily
Bloco festivities begin in front of Lapa's Fundição Progresso on Sunday, January, 13th with three blocos, Toque Tambor, Céu Na...
January 13, 2013
Rio’s 2012 Carnival in Numbers: Daily
The city announced that this year’s Carnival generated estimated revenues of R$1.45 billion (approximately US$850 million) in Rio de Janeiro.
February 28, 2012
Tuesday’s Carnival and Blocos in Rio: Daily
With just two days of official public holiday left until Brazilians are expected back at work, there is still plenty...
February 21, 2012
Monday’s Carnival and Blocos in Rio: Daily
Today is the third formal day of Carnival, and the world´s largest party is set to thunder on through Tuesday...
February 20, 2012
Sunday’s Carnival Blocos in Rio: Daily
Sunday marks the second official day of Rio’s infamous Carnival, and the ‘blocos’ will reach epic levels again, drawing millions...
February 19, 2012