Experiences labelled with 'salvador carnival dates'
The carnival in Salvador de Bahia is recognized by Guinness World Records to be the largest street party in the world. This is truly a massive week of partying, attended by hundreds of thousands of foreign visitors, and literally millions of Brazilians. The secret to surviving and having a good time is to learn some background before you arrive; and then travel light and go with the flow. Do some research ahead of time so that you'll understand what going on when the party flares up! Salvador's Carnival centers around local schools, or blocos, that organize massive marching bands complete with dancers and costumes. If you know a little about the key players, it will help you clue in to the action. Besides having a ...
