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Location

Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil and the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro of the same name. It was the capital of Brazil until 1960, and the coronation city of Brazilian emperors until the 19th century.

In short, only Rio, famous for samba and bossa nova, as well as the beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon surrounded by hotels. It is particularly known for its annual Rio Carnival, the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain near the beach, the Maracanã Stadium and the massive Christ the Redeemer statue that sits atop another mountain, Mount Corcovado. The city is also home to the third largest forest within an inhabited area, the Tijuca Forest.

With its exceptional natural environment and beauty, the city is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cultural Landscape of Rio de Janeiro.

In 2016, the Summer Olympics were held here.

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Its main program

ing Momo, accompanied by her queen, opens Carnival on Friday, which will be the first day of parades. It starts with the Gold or Access Group parading on Friday and Saturday and then continues on Sunday and Monday with the Special Group Parade.

The young performers of the Children’s Parade will do their show on Tuesday. You are practically looking at the future of samba since the top schools typically choose from among these children to represent them in the future competitions once they are grown up.

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Most popular foods eaten for Rió festival

Carnival is undeniably Brazil’s biggest celebration, and Rio’s version draws millions of visitors every year. For ten days straight, the city literally vibrates with samba music, food, dancing, and non-stop partying.

Since much of the celebration occurs outside, street food is a popular choice during Carnival. Vendors selling delicious snacks and hand-held treats can be found on every corner. You’ll find virtually every kind of food, but there are a few especial favorites you won’t want to miss.

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If joy, dance and music are the components of festivals, then carnivals are also considered true festivals. Of these, the Rio Carnival is undoubtedly the biggest. The long-standing cavalcade has been organized in its current form since 1928 during the carnival season, during which Rio de Janeiro becomes the capital of the world for a few days.

Carnival is historically a religious holiday. The Brazilian festival takes place in February or March, 5 days before the season of Lent, which begins 40 days before Easter. It also coincides with the end of the long, brutally hot Brazilian summer. Spectacular costumes, samba, music, masks, and a crazy cavalcade characterize the festival, which is considered the world's biggest show.