Rio de Janeiro - Carnaval

During the Carnaval (from February 17th to February 22th)  all the country stops during 5 days (and nights) just do dance, to sing and to have fun. Although Carnaval is celebrated in towns and villages throughout Brazil, Rio de Janeiro has long been regarded as the Carnival Capital of the World. The Rio Carnaval is not only the biggest Carnival and one of the most interesting artistic events on the Globe. Foreign visitors to it alone number around 500,000 every year. Then it is Carnival all over the place, in the streets and squares, bars, clubs and all other venues, taking over the whole city of Rio and culminating in the Rio Carnaval Parade also known as the Samba Parade.

To understand better about Carnaval in Rio, visit this cool website:
www.ipanema.com