We have drawn up a convenient Rio de Janeiro

Carnival schedule

for you, so you can enjoy

Carnival 2017 in Rio de Janeiro

to the fullest. The blocos mentioned are considered as relatively safe and perfect for the Rio Carnaval novice. Note: offical hours are mentioned but ususally a bloco starts an hour or so late.

Saturday 25 February, 2017:

9.30 am Cordao de Bola Preta, bloco in Cinelandia (Centro) 4 pm Banda de Ipanema , bloco in Ipanema After the second bloco you should go to Ipanema beach to see how the beach party arises.

Sunday 26 February, 2017:

11 am Laranja Samba Clube, bloco in Laranjeiras 5 pm Imperio da Folia, bloco in Catete In the evening you should visit the Sambódromo to see a few samba schools at the official Samba parade (doors are open between about 8 pm and 6 am).

Monday 27 February, 2017:

10 am Bloco de Sargento Pimenta, bloco in Flamengo Afterwards you should go to Copacabana to join a few smaller blocos or enjoy a few drinks at the local bars. Later on you may attend one of the many masquerade balls. If you missed it last night, you can also watch the offical Samba Parade in the Sambódromo.

Tuesday 28 February, 2017:

4 pm Banda de Ipanema, bloco in Ipanema

Afterwards you go to the beach to conclude your Carnival 2017 experience in Rio de Janeiro, cold caipirinha in hand and big smile on face...

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