Carnival is the biggest and most famous party in Brazil. Whilst it takes place all over the country, carnival is biggest in Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Recife and Olinda. Over 5 nights there are street parties and the grand carnival parades in the sambadromes - where the samba schools compete with amazing costumes and dancing all night long.

Carnival in Brazil: February 17-22

Here are the best deals in land-only packages to Carnival in Brazil. Browse dozens of options in Rio's two most famous neighborhoods - Copacabana and Ipanema from 3 to 5 stars. For all budgets. Book one of our ready-to-go packages, with or without air, or have it customized for you.

Carnival in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

Carnival in Rio is characterized by samba, "Super Bowl"sized celebrations, uninhibited Balls and partying, and packed beaches. The street parties and bands take the city from early morning to the wee hours. Carnival in Rio is characterized by samba, "Super Bowl" sized celebrations, uninhibited Balls and partying, and packed beaches. The street parties and bands take the city from early morning to the wee hours.

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Other Cities

Salvador

Salvador

If you like humungous street parties, Salvador, Bahia is the place you want to be. It's a crowd participation party as parades of live bands on big tall floats with powerful sound systems roll through the city and endless...

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Recife

Recife

For some people (some of us here at Brazil Nuts for example... but don't tell our Carioca or Bahian friends!), this is the funniest, happiest and lightest carnival in Brazil. Olinda and Recife have long been Carnival hot spots for Brazilians...

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Olinda

Olinda

For some people (some of us here at Brazil Nuts for example... but don't tell our Carioca or Bahian friends!), this is the funniest, happiest and lightest carnival in Brazil. Olinda and Recife have long been Carnival hot spots for Brazilians...

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