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2011 Carnival in Rio

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The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is the world's biggest, sexiest, most colourful party. Dating back to 1723, the festival begins with fireworks and ends with elaborate floats.
08 March 2011

Lonely Planet's top 10 Brazilian carnivals

Elaborate costumes at the carnival parade in Rio

Brazilians know how to throw a party on a mammoth scale and these ten celebrations are the hottest spots for adventurous travellers to samba their way through the night.
Read more… 03 August 2010

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