{"id":12796,"date":"2020-01-17T13:00:30","date_gmt":"2020-01-17T13:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=12796"},"modified":"2020-01-22T10:30:00","modified_gmt":"2020-01-22T10:30:00","slug":"your-bucket-list-for-carnival-in-brazil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/your-bucket-list-for-carnival-in-brazil\/","title":{"rendered":"2020 Bucket-list For Your Rio Carnival In Brazil"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everyone knows that when it comes to a carnival, Brazil is the place to be! Rio Carnival 2020 anyone? The festival was brought over by Portuguese Catholics in the colonial period, but no one would suspect such religious origins today.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Carnival is the biggest festival in the world, and in Brazil, the debaucherous fun will not be confined to a single weekend. Brazilian Carnival is the hedonistic twilight zone stretching all the way between the New Year and the weeklong official party at the end of February when life goes on stand-by, and the cities go on lockdown.<\/p>\n

For a carnival virgin, navigating the biggest street party on earth can be disorientating, which is why I\u2019ve drawn you up a bucket-list to steer you through the madness. So wave goodbye to the January Blues, bem vindo ao Brasil!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. Rock it in Rio Carnival !<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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The party to top all parties! Rio<\/a> Carnival 2020 is the largest street festival in the world, and every day, over 2 million strangers come together to samba on mass to the all-consuming tribal rhythms. Everywhere you turn, tanned bodies glistening with perspiration and glitter in a rapturous trance. Trucks and parade floats blast out contagious beats while costumed performers shimmy their feathers and rile up the crowds. When it comes to the carnival, Rio cannot be outdone.<\/p>\n

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2. Samba down with a local <\/strong><\/h4>\n

It all comes down to fast footwork and fluid hip action, both of which I have no grasp. But two-left-feet or not there\u2019s no escaping the call of the steel drums. The best way to pick up a few moves is to tangle yourself up with a local and give in to the delirium. Brazilian culture has no room for inhibition.<\/p>\n

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3. Cool off at Copacabana Beach<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Temperatures in Rio peak in February and commonly surpass 30\u00b0C during carnival. No clothing is scanty enough amidst a tightly packed crowd all frantically dancing the samba, so it\u2019s time to duck away for a dip in the ocean at Rio\u2019s most famous beach. Refresh, revive, repeat.<\/p>\n

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4. Taste Brazil\u2019s national cocktail<\/strong><\/p>\n

The caipirinha is a heady and highly alcoholic concoction made from cacha\u00e7a, sugar, and lime. The zesty sweet and sour mix sets your taste buds tingling, and the icy blend is just the refreshment you need in the humidity of Brazil\u2026but not the answer if you\u2019re looking for rehydration!<\/p>\n

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5. Dress to impress<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Really go all out: at Carnival anything, and everything goes. Think Halloween, minus the scary. The more outrageous the costume, the better and if you\u2019re going with friends it\u2019s a good idea to theme your outfits, that way it\u2019s easier to spot each other in the crowd.\u00a0 Sequins, feathers, bright colours and oodles of glitter are practically prerequisite.<\/p>\n

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6. Pack in all the Blocos<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This requires strategic planning ahead of time. A bloco<\/em> is essentially a street party. The informal parades take place all over the city, morning through to the evening. Pick up your timetable on arrival. It\u2019s best to plan ahead as getting around Rio during the festival is incredibly tricky so you will want to focus on adjoining neighbourhoods if you\u2019re planning to check out multiple.<\/p>\n

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7. Star in the parade<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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The sambadrome is what comes to most peoples\u2019 minds when we think of carnival. Here, samba schools perform elaborate and highly choreographed routines during these big-budget parades. Tickets and buses must be booked well in advance to this highly sought after venue. Not many people know, but specific tickets even allow you to star in the parade too, and come complete with costume!<\/p>\n

The Rio carnival is one of the world’s most spectacular events. A time to dress-up, get those dancing shoes on and parrrrty! Are you coming too?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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