Copacabana, Rio: the world's biggest New Year's party, with fireworks over the sea.; Salvador: New Year's with axé shows on the beach.

Rio: the samba-school parades at the Sambadrome.; Salvador: the trios elétricos and street circuits.; Olinda and Recife: frevo, giant puppets and the Galo da Madrugada. Chigo handles it all: e-visa, best-located accommodation, box and street-party tickets, transfers and itinerary — in Portuguese, English and Spanish.

Carnival and New Year's in Brazil: the visitor's guide

Brazil has the two biggest street parties on the planet — and each region does it its own way. Planning months ahead secures the best spots.

New Year's (Dec/Jan)

Copacabana, Rio: the world's biggest New Year's party, with fireworks over the sea.
Salvador: New Year's with axé shows on the beach.

Carnival (Feb/Mar)

Rio: the samba-school parades at the Sambadrome.
Salvador: the trios elétricos and street circuits.
Olinda and Recife: frevo, giant puppets and the Galo da Madrugada.

Chigo handles it all: e-visa, best-located accommodation, box and street-party tickets, transfers and itinerary — in Portuguese, English and Spanish.

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