Christmas hasn’t even arrived yet, but if you’re dreaming about experiencing Brazil’s Carnival – this year it will be from February 28 to March 8 – it’s best to plan in advance.
And if you really want to get into the spirit of the country at this time of year, you can’t miss the opportunity of getting more familiar with the origin of samba, the rhythm that rocks the Brazilian carnival
Samba Route
The Oswaldo Cruz neighborhood is a symbol of samba in Rio de Janeiro. Home to the Portela Samba School and samba singer Candeia, this area in the northern zone will be part of a new tourist route designed to attract foreign visitors.
‘Caminho do Samba’ (Samba Route) was launched on Monday (Dec. 2), which is…



































