Carnivals and Festivals

For people planning to travel to Latin America, Brazil is a great place to consider. Already a place known to impress tourists from the world, Brazil ranked the second among all Latin American nations in a list of the most attractive tourist destinations, released on Wednesday by the World »»

One of my best friends told me some great stories about Peru and the food there. Here’s some great information on the festivals held in Peru.
There are about 3,000 festivals celebrated each year in Peru. Most of them celebrate the day of saint patron. The festivities mix »»

Feb. 12 – Friday

Carnival 2010 King Momo is crowned by mayor at 1 p.m 
Shows start at Terreirão do Samba and Rio Folia, from 8 p.m.
Parade of Children’s Samba Schools at the Sambodrome, from 5 p.m.
Cinelandia Ball Downtown, from 9 p.m.
Azeitona sem Caroço at Rua Dias Ferreira, »»

Carnival 2010 happens from February 13 (Saturday) through 16 (Tuesday). We suggest arriving a few days earlier. There’s so much to do and see during Carnival that you will not have much time left to explore the city. Try to plan your Carnival activities ahead to sample the variety. »»

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Ranchos Carnavalescos are a contribution of an immigrant from Bahia named Hilário Jovino da Silva. They started in 1872 as working class festivity. People would dress up in costumes and perform on the parade accompanied by an orchestra of strings, ganzás, flutes, and other instruments. They were more organized than »»