Besides being a popular feast, Carnival in Rio is a show business; people having fun are just part of the business. Most events in Rio's Carnival happen either in ball-rooms or in the Sambodrome.The Balls:Since a few weeks before the official start o... Read more »
During the 18th century, the Portuguese, settlers of Brazil, used to have a feast to mark the beginning of the period of quaresma.Quaresma is the period of 40 days which goes from the Ash Wednesday to the Easter Sunday; because Catholics are supposed... Read more »
While Carnival in Rio has become a mega show business, and Carnival in Salvador has a participation of the local musicians, the Carnival in Olinda remains almost totally popular. Carnival in Olinda is made almost totally by the anonymous people.The c... Read more »
Baianos, the people from Bahia, are known in Brazil as those who most love parties. Almost every event is reason for a party, which should last as long as possible. Baianos do not deny this fame.The Brazilian Carnival has strong influence from the Af... Read more »
StephenMilligan wrote on 2011/09/17 I love the nature and enjoy this kind of tours. This itinerary looks good, I will add and extra night in Rio to visit t...
