If you are looking for the best places to travel during Carnival, then you have come to the right place. The most popular places are in Brazil, from north to south. There are those tourists who prefer to throw themselves into the fun, going to shows and blocks, but there are others who take the chance to rest. So, check out this guide on where to spend Carnival 2024 and make the most of the holiday!
Date of Carnival 2024
Carnival 2024 will fall in February. The official period starts on 02/10/2024 (Saturday), extending to 02/11/2024 (Sunday), 02/12/24 (Monday) and 02/13/24 (Tuesday) . The next day is Ash Wednesday (14/02), the date on which many people only start working in the afternoon. So, what are you waiting for? It is now possible to plan a complete trip.
Is Carnival 2024 a holiday?
Many people have doubts regarding the date of Carnival. You need to be careful, as each year the dates are different, as the days are related to the religious calendar of Lent. To put it simply, Carnival always takes place 47 days before Easter Sunday.
What many people confuse is that Carnival is not a holiday, but an optional event. In this way, each company or public body decides to release employees. However, it is possible for states or municipalities to declare a holiday, as is the case in Rio de Janeiro, which usually stops for five days.
Carnival Block 2024 in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo are usually favorite destinations for partygoers to enjoy Carnival. During this period, both cities celebrate the holiday intensely, which even attracts foreigners. The street blocks have not yet been defined, but Viajali will update this post frequently to publish the schedule when it is confirmed.
Below, you will see some information that has already been stipulated, but it is common for times, dates and places to change at short notice. Therefore, always prepare in advance and keep an eye on this matter. An Instagram profile with the best updates about RJ Carnival is Rio Street Blocks.
Carnival 2024 schedule in Sapucaí
The Marquês de Sapucaí Sambódromo is the meeting point for those going to watch the parades in Rio de Janeiro. The dates for Carnival 2024 in Sapucaí have already been defined. Check below the order of entry for the parades and respective plots to plan and enjoy the celebration with lots of drumming, samba and fun.
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- 1. Porto da Pedra: The Perpetual Lunar: the prophetics of popular knowledge
- 2. Hummingbird: A Carnival delirium in Maceió de Rás Gonguila
- 3. Willow: Hutukara (tribute to the Yanomami people)
- 4. Grande Rio: Our destiny is to be jaguars
- 5. Unidos da Tijuca: Fairy Tale
- 6. Empress: With luck turning to the moon according to the will of the gypsy Esmeralda
- 1. Youth: Ask for cashews and I’ll give them… Cashews that give!
- 2. Portela: A color defect
- 3. Vila Isabel: Gbalá – Journey to the Temple of Creation
- 4. Hose: The dream that created me had sound! Song with a black voice, a woman, from São Luís do Maranhão (tribute to Alcione)
- 5. Tuiuti Paradise: Glory to the Black Admiral
- 6. Viradouro: Arroboboi, Dangbé
- 1. União do Parque Acari: to be defined
- 2. Tijuca Empire: to be defined
- 3. General Vicar Academics: to be defined
- 4. Purple Belford Innocents: to be defined
- 5. Estácio de Sá: to be defined
- 6. Maricá Union: to be defined
- 7. Academics from Niterói: to be defined
- 8. Unidos da Ponte: to be defined
- 1. Sereno de Campo Grande: to be defined
- 2. Short notice: to be defined
- 3. Start of Engenho de Dentro: to be defined
- 4. União da Ilha do Governador: to be defined
- 5. Unidos de Padre Miguel: to be defined
- 6. Saint Clement: to be defined
- 7. Unidos de Bangu: to be defined
- 8. Serrano Empire: to be defined
February 11th (Sunday)
February 12th (Monday)
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February 9th (Friday)
February 10th (Saturday)
The parades in Sapucaí are famous for their cultural exuberance, winning the hearts of both locals and visitors. Please remember that the information in this topic may change in the future. Just keep an eye on the updates and arrive calmly at the sambadrome.
Carnival 2024 schedule in São Paulo
The 2024 Carnival schedule in São Paulo is taking shape. Therefore, it is possible to plan ahead with the parade orders and samba school plots. Write down the dates of your favorites and get ready to cheer.
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- 1. Unidos de São Miguel: A black prince in the court of the tattered
- 2. Unidos de São Lucas: The song of the three races… The worker’s cry for freedom
- 3. Empress of Pauliceia: Maracatu – Blessed is your rite
- 4. East Zone Friendship: Eduardo Basilio. A sea of golden roses from Quilombo da Brasilândia to the world
- 5. Uirapuru da Mooca: to be defined
- 6. X-9 Paulistana: to be defined
- 7. Shirt 12: My Black belongs to King, my crown belongs to Chico. Chico King among us
- 8. First of the Leading City: to be defined
- 9. Emperor of Ipiranga: Awaken the child inside you
- 10. Morro da Casa Verde: Ominirá’s song: Black is the root of freedom!
- 11. Unidos do Peruche: to be defined
- 1. Green and White Shirt: ADENLA – The Emperor in the King’s lands
- 2. Baroque South Zone: to be defined
- 3. Real Dragons: Africa: a constellation of Kings and Queens
- 4. Independent: Agojie, the blade of freedom!
- 5. Tatuapé Academics: Mata de São João – A jewel of Bahia, a symbol of preservation!
- 6. Green Spot: From our soil to the world: the field that preserves, the field that produces, the field that feeds
- 7. Golden Roses: Ibira, 70!
- 1. Go-Go: Chapter 4, Verse 3 – From the street and the people, Hip Hop: a São Paulo manifesto
- 2. Major Tone: Aiysú, a love story
- 3. Mocidade Alegre: Crazy Brasiléia. Mário de Andrade’s search for a country
- 4. Gaviões da Fiel: I will take you to infinity
- 5. Golden Eagle: to be defined
- 6. Casa Verde Empire: to be defined
- 7. Tucuruvi Academics: “Ifá”
- 1. Dom Bosco de Itaquera: An arretado story of a people beyond brave… The cordel of an independent Northeast
- 2. Young Fans: Afro Roots Mother, my bantu Brazil
- 3. Nenê de Vila Matilde: Circling life back and forth. I’m Lia, I’m Nenê, I’m from Itamaracá
- 4. Black Pearl: Pearl in the charm of the Quebradeiras baskets
- 5. Colorado do Brás: The charms of the Mandacuru root
- 6. Unidos de Vila Maria: Forged in struggle, guided in courage and syncretized in faith. The Village sings Ogum
- 7. Star of the Third Millennium: The creation myth
- 8. Mocidade Unida da Mooca: Hi Helena
February 3rd (Saturday)
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February 9th (Friday)
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February 10th (Saturday)
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February 11th (Sunday)
Take this chance to experience the magnificent parades of schools in São Paulo. The diversity of themes and plots, the beautiful decorations in the sambadrome and the happy atmosphere will certainly enchant you!
Destinations to spend Carnival with lots of fun
Carnival 2024 is almost here and there are always travelers’ favorite destinations. It is possible to enjoy the period having fun in the blocks and parades, relaxing on deserted beaches or in the mountains and even visiting abroad to escape the hustle and bustle. Check out a list of places to spend Carnival, in addition to São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Places to enjoy Carnival 2024 in the Northeast
There are destinations where Carnival is celebrated more than others. For example, the Salvador Carnival is considered the biggest street party in the world, with electric trios and circuits throughout the capital of Bahia. Furthermore, the beaches of Salvador are also crowded at this time, a place for lots of fun. Still in Bahia, Porto Seguro and Arraial D’Ajuda host many shows.
Pernambuco is another state to enjoy the festivities. The capital Recife has frevo as a highlight for its street blocks. The neighboring city, Olinda, is known for the famous Bonecos de Olinda, the main attractions. The Carnivals in Natal, in Rio Grande do Norte, and in Fortaleza, in Ceará, are also a good option.
Places to rest at Carnival 2024
There are those who prefer to stay away from the hustle and bustle of Carnival festivities. If this is your goal, you should consider staying at farm hotels in Paraná. Another destination that many tourists seek out is Caldas Novas, home to incredible hot springs. Speaking of which, there are 16 destinations with thermal waters in Brazil to add to your list.
Now, if you want to get in touch with nature, your destination could be Bonito-MS or Fernando de Noronha. Finally, check out the best beaches in the Northeast, which have perfect weather at this time of year.
Places to travel as a couple during Carnival 2024
A great option for couples who value tranquility is Monte Verde, in Minas Gerais, which has ecotourism attractions. If this is your vibe, you can still opt for Campos do Jordão, in São Paulo, Gramado, Canela and Cambará do Sul, in Rio Grande do Sul, and Petrópolis in Rio de Janeiro. Check out the post about romantic destinations in Brazil and complete your list.
Cheap places to spend Carnival 2024
The following destinations are more affordable, sought after by those who want to save money and still get in touch with nature. Foz do Iguaçu is a surprisingly cheap place to spend Carnival 2024. Other possibilities are Vitória, Morro de São Paulo, Chapada Diamantina and Maceió. Finally, there are many tourist cities in SP that are affordable and offer intense contact with nature.
Foreign destinations to spend Carnival 2024
Those who want calm prefer international destinations, after all, there are many days off and you can make the most of them. In South America, it is possible to visit Montevideo and Punta del Este, in Uruguay, or discover Buenos Aires, in Argentina, or even discover Santiago, in Chile, and Cusco, in Peru, close to Machu Picchu. If you’re still in doubt, check out the post on the best destinations in South America.
The Caribbean beaches are also beautiful, such as Cancun, Punta Cana or Aruba. In North America, Miami and Orlando are very popular at this time, as it is low season there. And those who want to go to Europe can choose Lisbon, Madrid, London or Paris. To find out more, see this itinerary for Europe.
History of Carnival to stay up to date with the celebration
Carnival is derived from the Latin expression “Carnis Levare”, meaning goodbye to meat. Basically, it is a celebration that precedes the period of 40 days before Easter, when people must stop eating meat and drinking alcoholic beverages. The story goes much further than that, as you will see below.
Origin of Carnival
Carnival is closely connected to religion, but historians say the tradition may have started in ancient times, when the Greek gods organized parties to celebrate the beginning of spring and the new year. Time passed and Europeans perfected the festival, with costume balls and music. The date was widely celebrated in Paris, Spain and Portugal.
Religious meaning
During the Middle Ages, Carnival was incorporated by the Catholic Church, being a festival to extol freedom before the restriction of the Lent Period, that is, the fast that begins from Ash Wednesday until Easter.
Arrival of Carnival in Brazil and how it was celebrated
The Portuguese colonizers were the ones who brought the idea of the festival to Brazil through Shrovetide, a three-day celebration that precedes Lent. In this fun, the players threw flour, buckets of water, lemons and paint at each other. Over time, the practice was banned and the custom of throwing streamers, confetti and masquerade balls was imported from Paris and Nice, in France.
At the same time, African slaves enjoyed the date to the sound of drums and rhythms from that country. So, it can be said that the Brazilian Carnival is a mix of European traditions with those of slaves from Africa.
This Carnival 2024 guide will definitely help you plan unforgettable trips around Brazil and abroad. Also check out these places to visit before you turn 30 and organize your calendar for upcoming holidays!
