How to Celebrate Carnival in Brazil
Carnival is Brazil's main annual event, and covers a span of 4 days. The dates for this colorful and wild festival change each year. If you're planning to celebrate one of the world's most well known and wild events you can have a great experience by being prepared ahead of time.
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Instructions
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Find out what dates Carnival will take place for the year you want to go. Since they change annually, you'll need to know when to book your flight to Brazil.
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Arrive in Brazil at least a day or two early. This way you can adapt to jet lag and get used to your surroundings.
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Map out a route that you will want to take when the Carnival parade and festivals take place. It's a good way to ensure you won't lose your hotel in the heat of the excitement.
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Bring along or buy a colorful costume to wear. It's traditional to dress flamboyantly during Carnival.
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Enjoy a tour of the city of Rio de Janeiro while you're there. You can take in the sights, smells and sounds of Rio and come away with a truly memorable experience.
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Tips & Warnings
Be sure to take lots of pictures while you're at Carnival. Some of the characters you will come across are hard to forget, but you'll definitely want to share them with others when you get home.
Wear a costume, but wear comfortable shoes as well since you'll be doing lots of walking and dancing.
Since a lot of alcohol consumption takes place at Carnival, be sure you have someone close by you at all times. Also, be certain your passport and wallet are in a safe place to avoid pickpockets.
