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Salvador Carnival · Carnivals & Street Celebrations
The world's largest street party featuring trio eletricos (music trucks), VIP camarotes, bloco afro groups, and multiple circuits such as Barra-Ondina and Pelourinho. It includes free street participation called 'pipoca.' The carnival spans from Thursday to Tuesday around February/March and hosts approximately 2.5 million people. It has comprehensive safety zones and lively musical festivities.
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The world's largest street party featuring trio eletricos (music trucks), VIP camarotes, bloco afro groups, and multiple circuits such as Barra-Ondina and Pelourinho. It includes free street participation called 'pipoca.' The carnival spans from Thursday to Tuesday around February/March and hosts approximately 2.5 million people. It has comprehensive safety zones and lively musical festivities.
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- Best season
- Summer
- Difficulty
- 7
- Region
- Brazil, South America
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