Last year I spent a whole week in Rio De Janeiro for the Rio Carnival festival. I decided to go as a few of my friends went the year before and they said it was one of the best experiences they have ever had. So last year I decided to bite the bullet and head off come with them.
We all rented a big apartment, and yes it was more expensive as compared to what people might pay in a cheap hotel or hostel, but I think it was well worth the money. Because of the number of people who come to the city for the Rio Carnival celebration I recommend that you find and book your accommodation, whatever type you choose, as early as you possibly can. The general prices for accommodation is way over the top, but I guess you have to expect this when you're at one of the world's biggest festivals.
Whether is it hotel, hostel or apartment that is 2, 3 or even 5 stars then you are sure to find it in Rio De Janeiro. Most areas where the tourists go seem pretty safe. The apartment had some really friendly staff that helped us out with heaps of suggestions of stuff to do. The service was really amazing and I highly recommend getting an apartment. Being able to hang out with some friends in the apartment was a fantastic experience. It was so cool to do Rio Carnival with them all.
I was blown away by the Rio Carnival. There was street parties every day all over the city. We really got involved and soaked up the atmosphere. When you are among the hundreds of thousands of people, drinking and parting in the streets, day and night, it is hard not to love the Rio Carnival festival. Every person was out to get the most from the Rio Carnival and the atmosphere throughout the city was just one big party. My friends and I particularly enjoyed the samba dancing. We went along to watch and listen to the samba dancing at the Sambadrome one day. We had grandstand tickets and sat in Sector 9. I highly recommend this sector of the Sambadrome as we had a great view watching the samba school songs and dances. I have to say if you go to Rio Carnival then getting tickets to one of the events in the Sambadrome is well worth it. The experience was so much more than I expected.
Rio de Janeiro seemed pretty safe and I never felt insecure in this huge city, although admittedly we seemed to be in a bit of an upmarket area. I also have to say that we didn't really venture too far off the tourist track. The apartment we stayed in was next to a beach and we were always at the beach. We met and chatted to plenty of locals who seemed eager to help us out. We spent many days on Copacobana Beach, were hundreds of girls were virtually naked! There are plenty of high class hotels in Copacabana and Ipanema and at the beaches there was virtually everything you may wish to buy.
I really loved and enjoyed my stay in Rio De Janeiro for the Carnival. I think everyone should really consider getting to this amazing festival held in February or March every year.
We all rented a big apartment, and yes it was more expensive as compared to what people might pay in a cheap hotel or hostel, but I think it was well worth the money. Because of the number of people who come to the city for the Rio Carnival celebration I recommend that you find and book your accommodation, whatever type you choose, as early as you possibly can. The general prices for accommodation is way over the top, but I guess you have to expect this when you're at one of the world's biggest festivals.
Whether is it hotel, hostel or apartment that is 2, 3 or even 5 stars then you are sure to find it in Rio De Janeiro. Most areas where the tourists go seem pretty safe. The apartment had some really friendly staff that helped us out with heaps of suggestions of stuff to do. The service was really amazing and I highly recommend getting an apartment. Being able to hang out with some friends in the apartment was a fantastic experience. It was so cool to do Rio Carnival with them all.
I was blown away by the Rio Carnival. There was street parties every day all over the city. We really got involved and soaked up the atmosphere. When you are among the hundreds of thousands of people, drinking and parting in the streets, day and night, it is hard not to love the Rio Carnival festival. Every person was out to get the most from the Rio Carnival and the atmosphere throughout the city was just one big party. My friends and I particularly enjoyed the samba dancing. We went along to watch and listen to the samba dancing at the Sambadrome one day. We had grandstand tickets and sat in Sector 9. I highly recommend this sector of the Sambadrome as we had a great view watching the samba school songs and dances. I have to say if you go to Rio Carnival then getting tickets to one of the events in the Sambadrome is well worth it. The experience was so much more than I expected.
Rio de Janeiro seemed pretty safe and I never felt insecure in this huge city, although admittedly we seemed to be in a bit of an upmarket area. I also have to say that we didn't really venture too far off the tourist track. The apartment we stayed in was next to a beach and we were always at the beach. We met and chatted to plenty of locals who seemed eager to help us out. We spent many days on Copacobana Beach, were hundreds of girls were virtually naked! There are plenty of high class hotels in Copacabana and Ipanema and at the beaches there was virtually everything you may wish to buy.
I really loved and enjoyed my stay in Rio De Janeiro for the Carnival. I think everyone should really consider getting to this amazing festival held in February or March every year.
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