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Carnival celebrations are hardly unique to
Rio de Janeiro, but, without doubt, the city
boasts the world’s wildest, glitziest and
largest carnival of them all. Drawing people
from all over the globe to participate, this is
the world’s best party- period. Local reaction
varies – some cariocas (the inhabitants of
Rio) hate Carnival, and flee the city over
the long weekend to stay at their mountain
or beachside second homes, though most
simply see it as one long, citywide party. And
partying at the Rio Carnival is something you
definitely won’t forget. Boasting the largest
gathering of transvestites in the world, the
event is infamous for its “I-went-to-bed-with-
a-woman-and-woke-up-with-a-man”
style incidents. Leave your inhibitions at the
airport.
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Where?
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
When?
February/March - from the first Friday of Carnival Weekend to Shrove Tuesday
How Long?
5 days
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