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Salvador Carnival · Carnivals & Street Celebrations

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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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A man riding a wave on top of a surfboard

Photo by Luciano Oliveira

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A person riding a surfboard on a wave in the ocean

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A person riding a wave on top of a surfboard

Photo by Luciano Oliveira

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