Most common answer why people visit a place is could be that they like to see different types of scenery or it may be that a certain place has some intriguing facts that they want to learn about. You could in fact class both museums and national parks in these categorizations. Then there are great sporting venues that people like to go and visit such as the FIFA World cup or the Olympic Games. Another place that people like to visit can be places that are always hosting great celebrations or festivals.

Rio de Janeiro in Brazil is one of the most famous places for hosting festivals and carnivals. The carnival originates from its old African/Portuguese roots and it is the culmination of these two distinct traditional cultures that first brought rise to the famous carnival as we know it today. At the start of the last Century a dance was introduced that we now know as the Samba which is now a traditional Brazilian dance.

The carnival itself starts a few days before Ash Wednesday and can last for anything up to two weeks. This is a marvelous spectacle as all the Samba schools in Rio de Janeiro parade along the streets whilst dancing to different theme based topics. These themes are generally about music or politics or the like.Each of the schools will perform their dances on their very own home made float as they follow the procession. The floats can sometimes take months to get the theme just right for the carnival.

The carnival will normally start at around 7 O Clock in the morning and can often last through until six o clock at night. This all depends on the number of Samba schools taking part in the carnival. If you want to experience the charm and culture of Brazil then the Rio de Janeiro carnival is a must for you. And check for Best Hostels in Rio de Janeiro.