Rio de Janeiro when is the carnival. Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is a cultural phenomenon of global significance

An event that the whole planet knows about, a legendary dance procession, the famous “Brazilian madness” in the fiery rhythm of samba... You can talk about the carnival in Rio de Janeiro for hours, choosing the most incredible epithets, but it’s better to become a participant once! See with your own eyes the incredible performances of the best samba schools in Brazil, succumb to the energy of dance rhythms and colorful costumes, and join the most striking performance of the dancers. We invite you to a guaranteed group tour to Brazil with a visit to one of the main events of this country. After the exciting days at the carnival, you will spend 5 fabulous days on the beaches of Buzios resort. A sea of ​​sunshine, fiery musical rhythms and excursions to Iguazu Falls, Sugarloaf, Mount Corvocado and much more await you!

Carnival in Brazil 2020 + holiday on the sunny coast!

Duration of the tour: 11 days/10 nights.

Tour route: Rio de Janeiro - Iguazu - Buzios.

Tour cost per person: from $1850*

The tour price includes:

• hotel accommodation according to the program;
• all transfers along the route;
• excursion to Mount Corcovado with a Russian guide;
• tram tickets;
• city ​​tour and Sugarloaf Hill with a Russian guide and tickets;
• gathering for Iguazu National Park;
• excursion with a Russian guide to Iguazu National Park.

Statue of Christ and Mount Corcovado, Brazil

Tour program

Day 1. Rio de Janeiro

Arrival at the airport. Transfer and check-in to the hotel. Free time in a picturesque city, which rightfully bears the title of one of the most beautiful corners of the globe.

Fans of active recreation will be delighted with Rio de Janeiro, because there are comfortable conditions for tennis, rafting, golf, windsurfing and hang gliding. Once you get hot on the beach, you can always quench your thirst in cozy open-air cafes right on the ocean shore. There you will definitely be offered coconut or mineral water, freshly squeezed juices or something stronger. Almost every evening, the beaches turn into venues for festivals and performances by popular bands and performers of various musical genres.

A journey awaits you on an open and eco-friendly train to the top of a granite mountain Corcovado(excursion duration - 4 hours). The road to the highest point of the city runs through the forest Tijuca. At its top is the symbol of Rio and the entire country as a whole - a 38-meter statue of Christ the Savior. From there, from a height of 710 meters above sea level, you can explore not only the whole of Rio, but also its surroundings. The breathtaking panorama includes Guanabara Bay, the world's largest Maracana stadium, the Botanical Garden, Sugar Loaf and the bridge to the city of Niteroi.

Day 2. Rio de Janeiro

Breakfast at the hotel. Next - a visit to the center of old Rio de Janeiro with a tour of ancient monasteries and temples, the main city cathedral and colonial-style buildings. You will pass through the famous staircase, where you will find tiles from different countries. Then - an excursion to the mountain Sugarloaf. First, you will explore the surrounding area from the wide observation deck of the mountain Urka, and then see the views of Rio, the beach Copacabana, islands, mountains, endless expanses of the ocean, statue of Christ And bridge in Niteroi from the top of Sugar Loaf.

In the evening, you will be transferred from your hotel to Sambodromo, a street lined with massive concrete blocks - this is where all the famous Brazilian festive events take place. The bright show will begin with a procession of representatives of the 14 most famous samba schools in the country. Each of them, to the beat of drums and the sounds of their own anthem, will present a themed 80-minute show in incredible and impressive costumes.

These performances are judged by a panel of 40 judges. With an experienced eye, they notice all the details - loyalty to the chosen theme, unusual costumes, the beauty of songs and dances, and even papier-mâché figures and drawings on cars. Every dance school prepares for the carnival for several months!

You can spend the whole night at the grand celebration, and even join your favorite dance school, succumbing to the fiery rhythms of samba and rumba. Have fun to the fullest, but remember that it is not recommended to take large sums of money with you to the carnival. It is better to leave them and all valuables in a special safe at the hotel.

After the end of the Carnival, you will be transferred back to the hotel and rest.

Day 3. Rio de Janeiro

Free day at Rio de Janeiro. You can spend it on the beach and soak up the Brazilian sun.

Day 4. Rio de Janeiro - Iguazu

Airport transfer. Early flight to Iguazu Falls. Transfer to the hotel. A day on the Brazilian side with a Russian guide. You will love the waterfall and the animals that live there; you can also visit the bird park.

Day 5. Iguazu

Today you can take a walk around National Park on the Brazilian side. You have a free day. Optionally, you can see the waterfalls from the Argentine side, accompanied by a Russian guide ($100 per person + national park fee $43). You can go on a safari along the Iguazu River ($100 per person).

Day 6. Rio de Janeiro - Buzios

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport and flight to Rio, and then transferred to the beautiful resort village Buzios, comfortably located on the tropical coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Hotel accommodation, rest.

Days 7-10. Buzios

Beach holiday on a sunny peninsula, in the small fishing village of Buzios. It is located 177 kilometers from Rio and is considered one of the most beautiful places on the planet. 17 picturesque beaches with yellow sand and the purest waters will not leave any tourist indifferent.

The air temperature here rises to a maximum of 30 degrees and never drops below 20. Each beach offers magnificent views of the coastal cliffs, mountain peaks and colorful sunsets over the ocean. In addition, Buzios has many convenient viewing platforms for exploring the surrounding area.

The resort has all the conditions for active recreation, here you can go surfing and diving, water skiing, kayaking and buggy riding. Don't miss the opportunity to go sailing and enjoy the popular local drink - caipirini.

In the evening, cozy restaurants and cafes, as well as numerous discos, await you. Life on the main street of the resort is in full swing all night long. After sunset, you can easily buy something in a store, chat with a friend in a bar, or just take a walk.

Day 11. Buzios - Rio de Janeiro

Breakfast and check out of the hotel room, transfer to Rio de Janeiro airport. Check-in for flights and international flights.

Holidays in the resort of Buzios, Brazil

Hotels along the route

*Additionally paid:

• transfers with Russian-speaking drivers upon request;
• Argentine side of the waterfalls with a Russian-speaking guide
• tickets to the carnival (from $175);
• transfer: hotel - Sambadrome - hotel ($60);
• safari on the Iguazu River ($100);
• flight Moscow - Rio de Janeiro - Moscow (from $1029);
• domestic flight Rio - Iguazu - Rio (from $210).

The 2020 Rio Carnival festival is set to take place February 21-29, 2020 in the Marvelous City of Rio de Janeiro. With all the excitement surrounding Rio, the Sambadrome during Rio Carnival will play host the biggest party on the planet!

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On a night when you’re not at the unbeatable Sambadrome Parade, dance the night away at the legendary Rio Carnival Ball, the exclusive Magic Ball at the Copacabana Palace Hotel.

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2020 Rio Carnival: A Spectacle not to be missed!

From the sexy beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema to Rio Carnival and the steamy Rio de Janeiro nightlife, the energy emanated by the Marvelous City of Rio de Janeiro is nothing short of electrifying. Even more exhilarating are the deliciously bronzed and toned samba dancers, the pulsating samba music, the frantic applause of the spectators, and of course, partying at Rio Carnival.

Rio Carnival is held every year in the week leading up to Lent and attracts visitors from all across the globe looking to let loose and explore the Carioca Carnival culture. It is inconceivable to think of Rio de Janeiro without thinking of Rio. Anticipation builds and the excitement grows as the Carnival time gets closer and closer. Bar none, Rio Carnival is the favorite holiday celebration in Rio. The city glows with the smiles and energy of the locals - or Cariocas.

Samba music can be heard coming from neighborhoods and favelas all throughout the city and crowds gather to dance and make merry all day and night. It is the inherent spirit of the Cariocas and their true joie de vive that makes Rio Carnival such a glorious success year after year.

Carnival in Brazil is the largest, most colorful, emotional, vibrant, national holiday in Brazil. Well, who hasn’t heard about the carnival held annually in Rio de Janeiro?

This grandiose holiday takes place on different dates from year to year.

Officially, the carnival begins on the Saturday preceding Lent and continues for five days until Quarta-feira de cinzas - “Ash Wednesday”. But, as a rule, the celebration of the carnival goes beyond the officially established deadlines.

Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is a samba parade and theatrical show held at the Sambadrome in the city center for a huge number of spectators, where 14 famous schools compete for the title of winner. Each school demonstrates its skills for 80 minutes to the thunderous beat of drums and the singing of its own anthem, revealing the content of its performance through costumes and dance. Competent judges evaluate each school's performance.

Carnival in Brazil is a holiday for all its inhabitants. Even many local celebrities actively participate in its organization and conduct, not hesitating to show off their half-naked bodies.

People here begin to prepare for this holiday from childhood. And in stores you can buy carnival clothes for children starting from the age of one.

Schedule of carnival events in Rio de Janeiro in 2020

Throughout the carnival on the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema - in the evening disco Cinelândia:

Lapa - Rio Folia - 20:00
Terreirao do Samba - 20:00
Baile do Scala - 23:00

19:00 - Opening ceremony. The King of Carnival (Momo) is crowned by the city mayor's office and given the keys to the city.
21:00 - first day of the parade of samba schools Grupos de Acesso

09:30 - performance by the band Cordão do Bola Preta in downtown.
16:00 - performance by Banda de Ipanema at Plaza General Osorio in the Ipanema area.
20:00 - street group competition on Rio Branco Avenue in the center of downtown.
21:00 - second day of the parade of samba schools Grupo da Série A
23:00 - magical Baile Mágico ball at the Copacabana Palace Hotel

21:15 - parade of samba schools Escolas de Samba do Grupo Especial

22:00 - parade of samba schools Escolas de Samba do Grupo Especial

16:00 - last procession of Banda de Ipanema.
21:00 - parade of children's samba schools Escolas de Samba Mirins

23:00 - costumed gay ball Baile Gay no Scala Rio

29February 2020, Saturday

21:00 - Parade of Champions Sabado das Campeas

Cost of tickets to the Carnival and additional services (on request)

Programs for Carnival

Tickets for Rio Carnival (on request)

Individual tours

Carnival in Brazil takes place annually in February or March, begins 40 days before Easter and symbolizes the approach of Lent (carne vale translates as “farewell to meat”). The whole country is partying, but the largest is the carnival in Rio de Janeiro, which even got into the Guinness Book of Records.

The Brazilian Carnival officially lasts 5 days, and the 6th day is the main parade of champions.

• IN Days 1 and 2– the opening ceremony of the carnival and parades of League Two schools, which compete for the right to be among the top 12 next year.
• 3 and 4 days are considered the main ones, because representatives of 12 First League schools will march through the Sambodrome.
• IN 5 day A parade of children's schools is held.
• A parade of champions is held in 3 days - 6 schools will perform in it: 5 from the First League and 1 from the Second League.

In addition to the parade at the Sambodrome, you will have many opportunities to join the carnival processions on the streets of the city. And before the parade, main rehearsals are held at the Sambodrome, which you can watch completely free of charge.

*Sambadromo is a special street for street processions and carnivals with stands for spectators. The Sambodrome in Rio was created in 1984. Its area is 85,000 m², which can accommodate about 80,000 people.

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Carnival in Rio de Janeiro 2019: schedule of events

March 1, Friday

13:00 - the opening ceremony. The mayor of Rio will present the keys to the city to King Momo, the character who rules during the carnival. They choose him from among the local residents, who are tall and weigh more than 100 kilograms.

21:00 at the Sambodrome (Preliminary Parade) part 1.

March 2, Saturday

09:30 – performance by Cordão do Bola Preta(Downtown).
16:00 (meeting point – General Osório square, Ipanema).
20:00 – amateur competition dance groups on Av. Rio Branco, Centro.
21:00 – “preliminary” parade of samba schools at the Sambodrome part 2.

23:00 - Magic Ball at the Copacabana Palace Hotel.

March 3, Sunday

22:00 – the main parade of samba schools at the Sambodrome part 1.

March 4, Monday

22:00 - the main parade of samba schools at the Sambodrome part 2.

March 5, Tuesday

16:00 – performance by Ipanema's Band.
21:00 – parade of children's samba schools at the Sambodrome.
23:00 – Gay Ball at Scala Rio.

March 9, Saturday

22:00 – parade of champions.

Interesting facts about samba schools in Rio de Janeiro

In total, there are more than 70 samba schools in Rio de Janeiro, which are divided into 6 groups: Main Group, Preliminary Group, as well as leagues B, C, D and E. B. It is the Main and Preliminary Leagues that compete for championship at the Sambodrome. You can see the rest of the schools at the processions that will take place on the streets of the city.

The Main League consists of 12 schools, and the Preliminary League consists of 10. Each school's performance at the Sambodrome lasts 80 minutes, so take this into account when planning your visit.

On Wednesday, the day after the parade of children's schools, the jury sums up the results, and then the Parade of Champions is held with the participation of representatives of the best schools. Schools that take 1st-3rd places receive cash prizes. And the school with the lowest rating in the Main League is demoted to the Preliminary League, and vice versa - the best school from the Preliminary League will play in the Main League next year.

Preparations for the next carnival will begin immediately after the end of the current one. You can imagine how much time, effort and money it takes to prepare programs, costumes, and mobile platforms. Costumes for girls weigh from 5 to 80 kilograms.

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What do you need to get to the Rio Carnival?

1. Flights

2. Housing in Rio

You need to book as early as possible, ideally six months before the carnival, because good budget options sell out instantly.

• A place in a hostel costs $8-15 per day, and the closer the holiday starts, the higher the prices.
• A hotel room or a room in an apartment will cost you from $30,
• and entire apartments - from $60 per night.

To save money, you can live in one of the small towns near Rio, for example, in Niteroi.

You can try couchsurfing, but keep in mind that on the eve of the carnival, locals receive dozens of requests, so it is important to stand out, interest the host and be ready to communicate.

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3. Paid participation in the carnival

There are 4 possibilities, the costs of which differ significantly.

3.1. Buy seats in the Sambodrome stands ($95–1000)

The cost of a ticket to the samba parade taking place at the Sambodrome depends on:

1. selected event: preliminary parade, parade of First League schools, parade of champions;
2. block of places (distance from the street along which the participants are moving);
3. sectors.

• Sectors - from $130 to $200.
• VIP sector - from $460 to $1000.
• Separate chairs - $150.

• Sectors - from $95 to $205.
• VIP sector - from $285 to $625.
• Separate chairs - $125.

You can buy a ticket on the official website of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival.
But there is unverified information that buying a ticket on the spot is cheaper than from intermediaries and on the Internet. Tickets appear at the Sambodrome box office in early January. You can try to contact compatriots living in Rio and, for a small financial thank you, get tickets without overpayment.

3.2. Participate in the parade at the Sambodrome ($200–3000)

There is an amazing opportunity to take part in the parade as part of one of the samba schools. To do this, you need to negotiate with school representatives and buy a suit from them.

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3.3. Attend one of the costume balls ($80–185)

Before and during the Brazilian Carnival, costume balls are held in Rio de Janeiro, the most famous and expensive of which takes place at the Copacabana Palace Hotel. Tickets must be purchased in advance (the earlier, the more prestigious the selected event).

3.4. Attend parties at samba schools ($4–8)

This is the most affordable option, usually charging from $4 (15 BRL) to $8 (30 BRL) for entry to Samba Hall (the school's headquarters). The most famous schools are Mangueira, Salgueiro, Unidos da Tijuca and Vila Isabel, they are located close to each other and you can visit several in one night. Dances usually start after midnight, and many schools are located on the edge of the slums, so it is safer to go to the party in a group.

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4. Free participation: carnival on the city streets

Most locals have fun not at the Sambodrome, but on the streets. In different areas of the city, entire blocks are blocked off and dance parties are held there with rousing music, in which anyone can become a participant. Such parties begin long before the carnival, back in January.

The organizers are the so-called blocos - groups consisting of musicians performing samba dance and notorious party-goers. The most popular parties take place in the areas of Copacabana, Leblon, Ipanema, Jardim Botanico, Lagoa, as well as in the city center. There are 269 officially registered “blocos”, which will hold about 500 parties in the 2019 season.

Brazil is a country of festivals! Whether it's the celebration, the food, the culture or dressing up for street fun, Brazilians are the suckers when it comes to throwing a party! Indeed, festivals in Brazil are held all year round and are known throughout the world. It would be logical to assume that the carnival is the exclusive prerogative of Rio de Janeiro. But the thing is that this is not so! The whole country participates in the carnival. Both homeless people and dogs wear carnival costumes on the streets.

Carnaval do Brasil - a world-famous tour of Brazilian popular culture. This is an annual festival held in many cities in Brazil 40 days before Easter. Carnival is not just a colorful procession with dances and drums, it is also the Indian festival of colors, Holi, and a gay pride parade, and the Bavarian Oktoberfest, and a cowboy festival, and an Amazonian Indian carnival.

Carnival is so important for Brazilians that the year is divided into two parts: before and after carnival... After the New Year, everyone in Brazil will be preparing for carnival. Nothing much happens in January and February. For Brazilians, 2019 will begin after Carnival!

Carnival. Rio de Janeiro

The most famous festival in Brazil is held annually before Lent for five days. More than 2 million people visit it! The whole of Brazil, both small villages and cities, participates in the carnival, as noted above. Everyone is welcome to participate in carnival activities. To make the holiday more fun, men wear women's clothing, and women wear a set of sequins and feathers. Here, at the festival in Brazil (photo below), you can throw away everyday worries and problems and escape into a fantasy world for a few days and enjoy samba.

Carnival processions begin during Easter, from the Friday to the Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday. Huge parades feature a display of elaborate costumes, a procession of drummers and dancers through the city streets. Every year the parades become livelier thanks to the samba school at the festival in Brazil.

Since 1984, when the Sambodrome was built, presentations of various schools of vibrant dance have been held. The non-stop party is filled with bright colors, samba music and elaborate costumes. Countless musical genres, including samba and maracuta, accompany the celebration. On the streets during the carnival, regular food, drink and fun are required!

Tourists attending the carnival are invited to join in the fun: free open-air concerts and masquerade balls are held throughout the city. With Samba as the soundtrack and a caipirinhas in hand (made from lime juice, sugar, ice and cachaca), you can't help but get into the party spirit!

Festa do Peao

Impressive and attracting large numbers of tourists and locals alike, Festa do Peão, which means "Cowboy Festival" in English, has been a popular Brazilian festival for 64 years. Festivals held throughout the country in places such as Maraba, Uberaba and Barretos usually feature a series of rodeo bulls and horses accompanied by country music.

By far the largest and most famous cowboy festival, Festa do Peao is held in the state of Barretos in São Paulo. Its duration is from August 18 to 28. It coincides with the anniversary of the first recorded festival in 1955. Held in a huge park with a stadium large enough to accommodate 35,000 spectators. The highlight of the festival is the rodeo show.

Oktoberfest

One of the largest celebrations of German culture, Oktoberfest, turns the Brazilian city of Blumenau into a small copy of Munich. It was once a German colony founded in 1850. Brazilian Germans, mostly descendants of colonists, preserve their cultural heritage. Currently, more than a million tourists flock to the center of Santa Catarina for the holiday to enjoy German and Brazilian cuisine, music and culture. And just relax.

One of best places For a break during the October Festival, Brazil is the beach paradise of Balneario, with easy access to Blumenau by public transport. If you happen to be in Blumenau during this time, put on your brightest costumes, grab your party hats and join the groups of revelers at one of the most exciting events.

When celebrating Yemanja, tribute is paid to the goddess of the sea. This wonderful event takes place in Salvador, a city also called the "capital of happiness" of Brazil. The festival is held at the beginning of February every year, and locals throw gifts into the sea, be it flowers, perfumes or jewelry!

The salt water goddess Yemanju is always represented by women in blue flowing robes with long hair. Millions of people celebrate Yemanya on February 2, or the Catholic holiday of Our Lady of the Sailors. But in Rio, the festival in Brazil in honor of Yemanje occurs in the days before the New Year, when Umbanda and Candomblé practitioners honor this goddess.

The biggest celebration takes place along Praia Vermelha, culminating in festive evening on the beach with music, parties and food. Arriving in El Salvador before the start of the holiday, you can see the most important religious ceremony in the city: at the end of January, hundreds of women in traditional costumes come to wash the steps of the Bonfim Church.

On the second Sunday of October each year, one of Brazil's greatest religious festivals is held along the Amazon River, in the beautiful city of Para Belem. Known as Cirio de Nazare, this festival in Brazil revolves around the statue of Our Lady of Nazareth, which is believed to have performed miracles when it was found and brought home by a farmer named Placido José de Souza.

It is said that the statue, after being brought to Belem, will return to its home in Ikorarasi of its own accord. Today the statue does not travel on its own: it is carried from the Catedral da Se to the basilica in Icoarachi, accompanied by hundreds of colorful boats filled with singing, dancing crowds.

Festival of Body Drawings

Every year on January 16th there is a tattoo festival in Brazil. Craftsmen from all over the world come here. During the week of the festival, in 2019, artists presented more than 200 stands with samples of various tattoos.

This is one of the main goals of Tattoo Week Rio: to promote cultural exchange between artists and the public. Typically, the event venue includes a reserved workshop area, 2,000 parking spaces, food plaza, children's play area, tattoo cinema, exhibitions and many other attractions. The festival hosts numerous competitions, among which the most spectacular is Miss Tattoo.

Indian festival in Brazil

When it comes to this country, the first thing that comes to mind is the carnival, because it is the main event. Brazil hosts several carnivals throughout the year. Recently, another one has become known - May Fight Bumba. It takes place in the Amazon, like a samba battle in Rio. Time of the Boy May Bumba carnival: end of June - second week of August.

May Fight Bumba takes place on a boombadrome built on the principle of a sambodrome. Of course, in terms of scale, the carnivals in Rio and Parintins are incomparable. The history of the Boy May Bumba festival is associated with the culture and history of the Amazon Indians and a certain style of Brazilian music. Simple and beautiful.

The fireworks of passion that rage at the carnivals of Brazil burn away the complexes and negativity of the participants in parades and processions. Where else, if not at a holiday in Rio, can you get a colossal boost of energy and fun.