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Morro de Sao Paulo , located on Tinharé Island in Bahia , Brazil, has a nightlife scene that combines local culture with live music and...

Brazil covers more than 8.5 million square kilometres, making it the largest country in South America and the fifth largest in the world....

You’ll start at the jaw-dropping Iguaçu Falls , swim in crystal-clear island waters at one of the best beaches in Brazil Ilha Grande ,...

Salvador, the capital of the Brazilian state of Bahia, is one of the oldest colonial cities in the Americas and a cultural epicenter of...

The Garanhuns Winter Festival (Festival de Inverno de Garanhuns)  is one of Brazil's most celebrated cultural events, drawing artists,...

Jericoacoara , located in the state of Ceará in northeastern Brazil, is a small coastal village situated within the Jericoacoara National...

Planning to experience the magic of Rio Carnival in 2026? Don’t miss your chance to secure the highly sought-after tickets for the Sambadrome Parade. The first tickets went on sale on 3 June 2025  and are sold out within just a few days. The next round of tickets will be released on 19 October 2025. When booked directly through Ticketmaster Brazil , the official ticketing partner, this is your best opportunity to lock in authentic access at the best price. Avoid the inflated

Itacaré , located in the state of Bahia in Brazil, is the small beach town that has it all. It has beautiful palm-tree lined beaches,...

Brazil’s favelas are home to over 16 million people, or 8.1% of the country's population . They are complex places, and despite often...

UPDATE: Arquibancada Tickets go on sale 19 October 2025, and will sell out FAST. Tickets are only R$200- R$230 if booked through Ticketmaster Brazil  - the official site for Sambadrome tickets. Book your Sambadrome Tickets for 2026 NOW! *Carnaval Passaporte tickets (3 day tickets) and Sambista (1 day tickets) went on sale in June and are already sold out The Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí, commonly known as the Sambadrome, is a purpose-built parade area in Rio de Janeiro, Bra

The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is world-famous for its samba parades, lively street blocos (parties), and electrifying atmosphere that...

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Salvador , the capital city of Bahia , is best known for being the center of Afro-Brazilian culture, its colonial history, and its...

The blocos, also called "bloco de rua" or "bloco de carnaval", are community-organized street parties that have become the lifeblood of...

Salvador , the capital of the Brazilian state of Bahia , is famous for its exciting nightlife, centered around samba, forró, and live...

Rio de Janeiro ’s Carnival, (Carnaval de Rio de Janeiro in Portuguese) is one of the world’s most exhilarating cultural events. The...

Tickets for Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2026 are already on sale. Check here  to find out how to get tickets and don't forget you book your...