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Welcome to the Next Stop: Brazil Blog
Here you'll find curated travel itineraries for some of Brazil's best travel destinations, guides for visiting the best tourist attractions, and my personal food & accommodation recommendations. Feeling more adventurous? Find guides to help you get off the beaten path and discover some of Brazil's best hidden gems.
Is Carnival in Brazil safe for tourists?
If you are planning to experience Carnival in Brazil , safety is usually one of the first questions that comes up. Carnival is loud, crowded, chaotic, and intense, especially in major cities. It also runs for long hours, for several days in a row. All of that can sound intimidating if you are not familiar with Brazil or with large street festivals. The short answer is that Carnival is generally safe for tourists who take some basic precautions. Millions of locals and visitors
Feb 9
What are the best Camarotes at the Sambadrome: Carnival 2026 in Rio de Janeiro
If you're planning to attend Rio Carnival in 2026, you may be deciding the best way to celebrate. Aside from attending blocos (street parties), the Sambadrome is an important part of the Carnival celebration. Carnival brings Rio de Janeiro 's top samba schools to compete at the Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí . The Sambadrome is a purpose built parade venue with grandstands on both sides and a set parade length of about seven hundred metres. Every school enters at one end, cr
Nov 21, 2025
What is the Cirio de Nazare in Belem? Brazil's largest Catholic event
Círio de Nazaré (The Taper of Our Lady of Nazareth), is a Roman Catholic religious event held annually in Belém , the capital of the state of Pará in northern Brazil. It honours Nossa Senhora de Nazaré (Our Lady of Nazareth), who is one of the most revered Marian figures in the country. The event takes place on the second Sunday in October and is considered one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, attracting around two million participants each year. Planning to
Sep 14, 2025
Festa do Peao de Barretos 2025: Brazil's Cowboy Festival
The Festa do Peao de Barretos , Latin America's largest and most iconic rodeo festival, is set to celebrate its 70th edition from 21-31...
Jul 17, 2025
What is the Garanhuns Winter Festival (Festival de Inverno de Garanhuns) in Brazil
The Garanhuns Winter Festival (Festival de Inverno de Garanhuns) is one of Brazil's most celebrated cultural events, drawing artists,...
Jun 16, 2025
Everything you need to know about attending the Sao Paulo Pride Parade, 2025
Launched in 1997 by the Associação da Parada do Orgulho GLBT de São Paulo (APOGLBT-SP), the Sao Paulo Pride Parade has grown from a...
May 10, 2025
The Parintins Folklore Festival 2025: Amazonian Folklore and the legend of Bumba Meu Boi
The Parintins Folklore Festival (Festival Folclórico de Parintins), also known as the Boi-Bumbá Festival, is one of Brazil’s most unique...
May 8, 2025
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