Brazil Carnival

Here you will find all of the Brazil Carnival (Carnaval samba parade) in Rio de Janeiro. It covers one out of the 14 parades to happen during two days and flashes of some of the other 13 parades. Enjoy them!

Carnivals in any part of the world are all about fun and colors. A Rio carnival is known for its magnificent carnival balls which are an integral part of the celebration. These balls are organized on all days of the carnival and the upcoming one in 2010 also has them scheduled from February 11th. Most of these events are open for both adults and children with exception for few which are meant for the more adventurous kind. Costumes are easily available and though they are not necessitous having one will just add to the fun. The more famous of these is known as the Magic Ball and is held in the Palace Hotel at Copacabana. This is one ball which has guest from world over. This time the Magic Ball will spill its magic on all from 2300 hours on February 13th, 2010.

Mostly all samba schools ranging from the traditional ones to the recently established ones have their carnival balls, which are the best opportunities for all present there to get to see the samba moves and dance to the best samba beats. Scala balls are another famous one where every night is grand carnival party on all days of the Rio carnival. Rio carnival is the best way to witness the magic of samba. So do not forget booking you tickets for the carnival balls when you are in Rio for the carnival.

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Travel from Puerto Iguazu (Argentina) to Foz do Iguacu (Brazil): We did the Iguazu /Foz journey twice last Novemeber. Not to the airport but once to go into Foz town and the other to see the Brazilian side of the falls. It is straightforward enough just to get a bus from the main bus station in the centre of Puerto Iguazu to the immigration post border and then change buses for Foz. The bus will drop you at the station in the centre of Foz where I guess there will be buses to the airport if not taxis are plentiful. The drivers on the buses to the border seemd very helpful.

Alternatively, you could get a taxi from Iguazu all the way to the airport which may be bettere if you have lots of luggae or there is more than one of you.

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Brazil (Portuguese: Brasil), is the largest country in South America. Famous for its football (us:soccer) tradition and its annual Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Recife and Olinda. It is a country of great diversity, from the bustling urban mosaic of São Paulo to the infinite cultural energy of Pernambuco and Bahia, the untouched wilderness of the Amazon rainforest and world-class landmarks such as the Iguaçu Falls, there is plenty to see and to do in Brazil.

Holidays and working hours

Brazil observes the following national holidays (only 13 days during all year): Continue reading »

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