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Rio Carnival - Experience the world's biggest street party with Tucan Travel
2012 Rio Carnival Dates
Rio Carnival is always celebrated the weekend before the beginning of Lent. This means that in 2012, Carnival will run from Friday 17 February to Tuesday 21 February.
Book your place on tour to the world's biggest party
Rio Carnival is the biggest street party in the world, with hundreds of thousands of people flocking to Rio de Janeiro each year to celebrate the famous festival. A major highlight is the spectacular Sambadrome parade and there are also lots of free street parties and black tie balls to enjoy. Experience Rio Carnival on a group tour or Independent Travel option.
We have a wealth of different tours travelling in several different travel styles that will converge on the fabulous Brazilian city of Rio in time for what is the mother of all street parties. These tours either start or finish in Rio at Carnival time or they will be going through Rio as part of a longer tour.
The most important of our Rio Carnival tips is to book well in advance. Rio Carnival is the most popular party in the world so make sure you book your accommodation and flights early to avoid disappointment.
For many Rio Carnival revellers the highlight of the festival is the main parade where hundreds of samba schools come to show off their dancing skills, outrageous costumes and thumping samba rhythms in a purpose-built stadium called the Sambadrome.
The balls are a highlight of many travellers' experience of Rio Carnival. Luckily you don’t have to spend a fortune to have a great time. Tickets to most balls will cost you around US$70 to US$150 and you can book in advance online or with the help of your hotel.
If you are travelling on a budget, there are plenty of things going on in the city during the Rio Carnival which won’t break the bank, including free parades, street parties and gigs near our Rio Carnival hotels.
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