[Rio Carnival | The world's biggest festival of sound, light and color!]

[Rio Carnival | The world's largest festival of sound, light and color 🎉] — A festival of overwhelming energy that instantly transforms Rio into the "world's best party venue" — 📍[Location/Period] City center of Rio de Janeiro and Sambadromo (Marquês de Sapucaí) The main period in 2025 is February 28th to March 8th, but the bloco (city costume parade) starts every December and the grand excitement continues   ⸻ ✨Recommended points • Sambadromo main parade: A huge event where samba schools (about 70 schools) from all over the world compete in color and rhythm! • Street bloco festival: Anyone can participate in Cordão da Bola Preta, Banda de Ipanema, etc. The whole of Rio becomes a dance floor  • Glittering costumes and floats: Gorgeous and intricate costumes and floats add to the excitement. The Samba queens are a sight to behold  • Cultural depth: The origins of the carnival date back to the 18th century, the traditional Portuguese event “Entrudo”, and the history of samba schools was fully formed in the 1930s  ⸻ 🎒 Tips • Book tickets early for the Sambadromo (basic seats range from 25 USD to over 1,000 USD for VIP seats)  • Free to participate in the streets. Many “Bloco” appear from day to night  • Safety is important! Keep valuables to a minimum. Use public transport to secure your way home • The sun and UV rays are strong, so a sunscreen hat is a must. Be sure to take precautions against moisture and insects. ⸻ #RioCarnival #RioCarnival #AbsolutelyFreeTrip