Countries around the world celebrate Carnaval (pronounced "car-knee-vow"), which also goes by Carnival, Carnevale and Mardi Gras, among other monikers depending on where you are. Some celebrations retain the Catholic roots of festival, while others – looking at you Rio – have improvised their...
Recently, they joined us to get ready for the 100th anniversary edition of the Copacabana Carnival Ball in collaboration with Vogue, dressed in more-is-more outfits that embody the freewheeling spirit of the word’s most famous party. VISIT COPACABANA PALACE Delve deeper into CultureFeature...
This year, Carnival will last from Friday February 8th, through Tuesday February 12th. In Brazil, February is a summer month, so this will be right at the height of summer. February’s average high is 85° but temperatures can get up to 104° – which may explain the skimpy outfits. Br...
And nowhere does it quite likeRio de Janeiro, host to the largest carnival celebrations in the world. This Carnaval travel guide to Rio provides essential tips on what to know beforevisiting Rio de Janeiro for Carnaval, helping you get the most out of your experience. Why you are seeingthese...