Rio Carnival 2010

Rio Carnival the world’s biggest party!
Rio Carnival the world's biggest street party, hundreds of thousands of people pouring into the city to take part in the festival
The party hits the streets in a huge way - with colourful feathers, sequins and silk as far as the eye can see, and samba drums filling the air with an infectious rhythm

Rio Carnival Dates
Carnival occurs annually on the weekend before Ash Wednesday

Rio Carnival 2010 Friday 12 February to Tuesday 16 February
Rio Carnival 2011 Friday 4 March to Tuesday 8 March

Rio Carnival Samba Drome
The major highlight of carnival is the spectacular Sambadrome parade
Where samba schools battle it out to win the hearts and minds of carnival goers, with glittery costumes, fabulous floats and elaborate dance routines

Sambadrome

Tickets for the Sambadrome are available through Tucan Travel and are included in the Rio Carnival package.
We offer sector 13 tickets which are free seating and allow you to choose your vantage point.
This sector is at the end of the Sambadromepista (parade route)

Sambadrome Map

Carnival Tips

Organise your package well in advance
Book in sector 13 and you can keep discarded costumes
Get into the festive spirit with cheap beads, flashing lights, short skirts, feathers and sequins. Same goes for the girls!
It’s the world’s biggest party – sleep when it ends
Keep emergency money in your underwear or money belt

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