Carnival in Rio de Janeiro: a guide to enjoying the biggest party in the world.

Choose your street parties and plan your Carnival fun!

Rio de Janeiro hosts hundreds of street parties spread across different neighborhoods. Some are huge and traditional, others smaller and more intimate. Some start in the morning, others go on through the afternoon and into the night.

Before heading out, it's worth checking the official street party schedule to choose which ones best suit you and organize your day's itinerary.

You can check the complete schedule here:

👉 https://www.blocosderua.com/rio-de-janeiro/programacao-carnaval-blocos-de-rua

If your plan is to watch the samba school parades at the Sambadrome, it's important to buy tickets only through official channels. The spectacle is grand, exciting, and unforgettable, but requires advance planning.

🎟 https://www.riocarnaval.com/ingressos

There are also social media profiles that update daily on the best street parties, samba circles, and parallel events. It's worth following to discover that special tip that's not on the usual itinerary.

📲 Check out the profile https://www.instagram.com/fala.paulinhaa

Plan ahead, avoid delays

Block parties tend to get crowded. Very crowded.

Therefore, a simple tip avoids major worries: agree on a meeting point before the party starts. It could be a street corner, a newsstand, or a station exit. If someone gets lost or their phone battery dies, there's already a plan.

If you're with children, extra care is needed. Identification with a contact phone number, constant attention, and preference for quieter block parties will help make the outing safer.

The heat is part of the experience

Carnival in Rio is intense summer and the sun doesn't hold back. So, take note of these tips:

Drink water frequently, even if you don't feel thirsty.

Alternate alcoholic drinks with water.

Use sunscreen and reapply throughout the day.

Hats, caps, sunglasses, and light clothing make all the difference.

A fan may seem like a detail, but it becomes an important ally in the middle of the crowd.

Eating light meals also helps maintain energy without discomfort.

Take care of what's yours

In the middle of the party, distractions happen. Therefore, prefer to use a money belt or a bag that fits snugly against your body, preferably inside your clothes. Avoid backpacks.

Carry only the essentials: an ID, small change, and a few cards. Distributing money in different places is a simple and effective strategy. If possible, temporarily disable the contactless payment function on your card.

And your cell phone? Use it carefully. Avoid leaving it exposed for too long or keeping it in your back pocket.

Plan your commute

During Carnival, some streets are blocked and traffic changes completely. Some important tips:

The subway is usually the most practical option to get to the city center and the South Zone.

Check for special operating hours.

Bus routes may be altered.

Ride-sharing apps work better outside of peak hours for the street parties.

Leaving early avoids stress.

Respect is also a mandatory costume

Carnival is a space of joy, diversity, and freedom, but it's also a space for respect.

Respect the body, space, and boundaries of others. Don't insist on physical contact and avoid conflicts. Take care of yourself and those with you.

The party is collective and is only good when everyone feels safe.

Live Carnival consciously

Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is vibrant, intense, and unforgettable. With organization, attention, and care, it becomes even better.

Plan ahead, stay hydrated, agree on meeting points, keep track of the official schedule, and carefully choose your samba groups.

After that, just let the samba take over.