Brazil’s Most Exciting Celebration: Everything Your Group Needs to Know
Rio de Janeiro & Salvador: The Top Carnival Destinations for Groups
Brazil is undeniably the land of party, and Carnival stands as the most exciting of all Brazilian celebrations. It’s the eagerly awaited week when everyone comes together in a joyous spirit. DiscoverBrazil provides comprehensive information about travel during Carnival in Brazil for groups of 8 or more travelers, focusing on the two top destinations: Rio de Janeiro and Salvador. While the entire country embraces some form of Carnival celebration, Rio’s glamorous Sambadrome Parades and Salvador’s electrifying street parties are globally renowned. Our expert Brazil Travel Agents specialize in crafting custom Brazil Carnival vacation packages tailored to your group’s preferences, ensuring seamless logistics and an unforgettable immersion into this vibrant cultural spectacle. Explore our website for sample Brazil Carnival vacations and tours, and prepare to experience the magic of the world’s biggest party.
Rio de Janeiro Carnival
Carnival in Rio city can be enjoyed in different ways.
The most famous is the Parade where Samba Schools provide a huge spectacle of colours and creativity.
This incredible performance can be watched from grandstands or you may choose to buy a costume and take part in the parade.
You may prefer the Glamorous Fancy Dress or Black tie Copacabana Palace Ball, where you may find local celebrities and prestigious people from all over the world.
Alternatively, you may choose to go to the many Squares where spontaneous Street Parties take place animated by blocos and bands in fancy dress or not.
Salvador Carnival
The biggest street party in the world, Carnival in Salvador can be as interactive as you would like it to be.
There are 2 circuits where trios (music trucks) – famous or not – parade the streets. And a third circuit, which is more “unplugged”.
Fans buy the trios’ t-shirts (abadás) and follow their favorite band/artist for many kilometers.You may choose to Join the Trio or prefer to watch from a Hospitality Box (Camarote), air conditioned verandas which include food and drinks and all kinds of VIP services like special make-up and relaxing massages.
Another option is the Pipoca, where you walk close to the trios without buying the t-shirts. You cannot get “in” together with the trio, but there is no cost.
Read more about Salvador Carnival in our Salvador Carnival Guide