Carnival locations and information for Rio de Janeiro and other cities in Brazil, plus Carnaval festivities in Bolivia, Colombia and other countries of South America.

Rio de Janeiro Carnaval Dates

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Carnaval, as spelled in Portuguese, is a 4-day celebration. It starts on Saturday and ends on Fat Tuesday (Mardi-Gras). Dates change every year.

Rio de Janeiro

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Rio de Janeiro, a cidade maravilhosa, is one of Brazil's most spectacular cities for it scenery, beauty, climate, lifestyle, beaches, beautiful people, Carnaval, festivals, and international acclaim.

Images of Brazil

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Tour Brazil, from soaring skyscrapers in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo to the prehistoric petroglyphs in Serra da Capivara National Park, with these colorful pictures. Includes some Historical Photos and sketches.

Rio Restaurants

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Rio de Janeiro has a great many restuarants, from the classy, elegant establishments where you can expect perfect service, exquisite cuisine and wines to the tiny neighborhood places where the menu is smaller, as are the prices. The cuisine ranges from typically Brazilian, with its focus on seafood, vegetables and produce to the international, churrascaria steakhouses and Asian/Pacific. The restaurants listed here are highly recommended, popular and reservations are always a good idea.

Images of Brazil - Rio de Janeiro Aerial Tour

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Views of Rio de Janeiro include photos of famous beaches, central Rio, Maracana Stadium, Cristo Redentor, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas and other scenic views..

Rio de Janeiro Carnaval Dates (source: About)

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Carnival dates from 2003 to 2010 for carnival in Rio de Janeiro and other cities in Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia and other countries of South America. Dates may be subject to change without notice. (source: About) - and on

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