How to Spend 7 Days in Brazil for Carnival
Brazil is a fascinating country known for the Carnival event that occurs every year. Millions of tourists go to Brazil to experience the 5-day celebration. The festival is known for its lavish costumes, music, public street parties, and traditional dance routines. The purpose is to honor the spirit of overindulgence. This year the event is from February 9th to 12th. We are going to Brazil for the event to celebrate my best friend’s 30th birthday! The trip will be from Sunday, February 11th to Saturday, February 17th.
Visa: You need to get a Visa if you are traveling from the USA to Brazil.
Find a Hotel:
Flights: Book a round-trip ticket through Hopper to and from GIG, which is the Rio de Janeiro/ Galeão-Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport in Brazil!
Book a Flight:
Day 1: ARRIVE, SETTLE IN AT YOUR HOTEL, + GO TO THE BEACH OR THE SPA!
Date: Sunday, 02/11/24
Arrive and relax in the Copacabana neighborhood, home to the most famous 3-mile-long beach in the world. You will find hotels, bars, and restaurants along the Sugar Loaf Mountains and white sand beach. You will not regret going to the spa at Copacabana Palace Hotel.
Day 2: CARNIVAL EVENTS
Buy Your Carnival Parade Ticket
Date: Monday, 02/12/24
We recommend spending the day attending Blocos, which are casual free block parties and at night going to the Sambadrome parade. The fun day will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience you will remember forever!
-Copacabana & Leme: This is a touristy area where dozens of Blocos occur daily. Blocos in these neighborhoods will appeal to the 20s-30s crowd.
-Santa Teresa: This artistic neighborhood hosts two very popular Blocos. The first is called Carmelitas, based on a nun who escaped a local convent to join in the carnival celebrations. The second is Ceu na Terra, which hosts traditional carnival celebrations with large puppets re-enacting local stories.
-Aterro do Flamengo: Blocos here are in a park on the grass, so they feel more like a music festival. One of the most famous blocos is Sargento pimento, a blocos dedicated to playing Beatles music.
-Attend the Sambadrome parade of the champions from 10 pm to 3 am. There are many ticket options available based on your budget. Get Your Guide has event tickets for $90-150. You are not guaranteed a specific seat when you purchase, but when you book with a group, your group will be seated together.
Day 3: BEACH DAY AND GONDOLA RIDE
Date: Tuesday, 02/13/24
Have a perfect beach day and then go to the Urca trail to Sugarloaf Mountain with a gondola ride down.
Day 4: TOUR THE CITY
Date: Wednesday, 02/14/24-Option 1: Book an 8-hour tour of the city which will take you to see the Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf Mountain for $75. Book Your Tour!
-Option 2: Take Uber to Christ the Redeemer statue and skip the line tickets for $31 Book Tickets!
Day 5: BOAT TOUR
Date: Thursday, 02/15/24
– Option 1: Book a boat tour to island hop for $45.00. You will get to go snorkeling with tropical fish and have a great time! Book Your Tour!
– Option 2: Book a 3-hour jet boat ride that fits up to 12 people around Rio with beer included for $70.00! Book Your Tour
Day 6- BEACH OR HIKE TIJUCA PEAK NATIONAL PARK
Date: Friday, 02/16/24
On day 6, relax and spend the day at the beach or hike at Tijuca Peak national park. Book a hiking tour to see the best caves and waterfalls in the park!
Day 7: FLIGHT HOME
Saturday, 02/17/24
On the last day, check out of your hotel and return home!
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