Brazil is the country of carnival, from small towns to the largest, the colorful full of revelers brightens the streets. This year 2023 will be the real post-pandemic comeback, with everything that is entitled to carnival. And if you are still in doubt where to go, here I will share 5 destinations to enjoy your party!
When will Carnival 2024 be?
Carnival holiday days will be February 12th and 13th (Monday and Tuesday) however, the party starts on Friday the 10th.
Carnival holiday. February 14th: Ash Wednesday
The 5 best carnival destinations 2024
Carnival in Sao Paulo
In São Paulo, a show of colors and allegories takes place, it is considered one of the most incredible in the world. The parades of the samba schools take place at the Anhembi Sambódromo, in the north zone.
This year, 2024, 507 blocks are confirmed for the street carnival.
Among some of megablocks confirmed for the carnival of SP are:
- Bicho Maluco Beauty from Pernambuco Alceu Valença
- Block well Sertanejo by Michel Teló
- Bloco do Pabllo by singer Pabllo Vittar
- Monoblock
- morning rooster
- Black Block among others…
Pre-carnival in São Paulo
In São Paulo there is pre-carnival, the parade shakes the streets with about 15 million revelers.
The date provided by the city hall is on February 11th and 12th.
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
The city of Rio de Janeiro is not far behind SP, in fact both are sharing the ranking.
In addition to the blocks, the hectic parties, the parades coloring the streets, RJ has its beautiful beaches that attract even more tourists, enjoying the colorful night with beach days.
Some of the megablocks that will be in RJ will be Amigos da Onça, Areia, Banda de Ipaema, among others. fun is sure to be guaranteed!
Rio de Janeiro tourist attractions
Carnival in Salvador – Bahia
In my point of view, the funniest carnival is in the Northeast and I'm sure you know someone who has already been to spend the carnival here.
One of the differences between the carnivals in SP and RJ is that there is no parade of samba schools, however the action is in the street blocks with millions of revelers.
Some of the most famous blocks you will find in Salvador:
- Nana Banana do Bell Marques
- Owl by Ivete Sangalo
- Banda Eva Block Eva
- Daniela Mercury's Crocodile
I anticipate: make your hotel reservations in advance!
Carnival in Recife – Pernambuco
The northeast carnival is not just for a week, in fact its celebrations last almost a month, this is where it is considered one of the best carnivals in the world!
The Carnival Cycle has more than 63 Carnival Poles with frevo, samba, axé and maracatu, in all there are more than 2 thousand presentations.
This is where the biggest carnival block in the world exists: morning rooster.
Carnival in Florianópolis – SC
The island of magic is a perfect setting for all tastes, enjoy that beach during the day and skip Carnival at night, is there anything better?!
One of the most famous neighborhoods to find excitement and lots of fun are in the neighborhoods: Santo Antônio de Lisboa and Sambaqui.
Where to spend Carnival 2023,
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