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| Carnaval in São Paulo, Brazil in 2011 São Paulo Sambadrome March 4, 2011 - March 6, 2011 |
São Paulo, Brazil's largest city, offers a calmer more metropolitan version of
Carnival. If you love big city life, prefer smaller crowds and enjoy cosmopolitan
night clubs, then the sophisticated Carnival of Sao Paulo is for you.
The São Paulo carnival may not have Rio's reputation and popularity, but its less
touristic atmosphere make it a fantastic alternative. The city's Samba Schools
perform all night in the Sambadrome, competing for the much-coveted samba
award.
The Samba School Parade held at the Anhembi Sambodromo (Samba Stadium) on
Friday and Saturday of Carnival weekend is the highlight event of the season.
Samba schools (or teams) compete in this all night spectacle that is a must see.
Samba schools are not schools at al. They are the organizations that compete in
the parade and were formed by residents of the city's working class
neighborhoods. Each school invests millions of dollars each year to design and
make their own costumes and floats and to write and choreograph their own
dances to make up the Samba Parade. The parade is not just a beautiful show,
but it is also a fierce competition that Brazilians take very seriously.
If you're on a budget, consider attending the free pre-carnival parades that takes
place at the Anhembi Sambodromo the two weeks prior to Carnival. Tickets to the
feature shows are very expensive and sell out quickly. While the pre-shows are
basically rehearsals, they're still worth checking out.
In the fortnight leading up to the event further music and dancing takes place in
the Sambadrome for free.
Carnival. If you love big city life, prefer smaller crowds and enjoy cosmopolitan
night clubs, then the sophisticated Carnival of Sao Paulo is for you.
The São Paulo carnival may not have Rio's reputation and popularity, but its less
touristic atmosphere make it a fantastic alternative. The city's Samba Schools
perform all night in the Sambadrome, competing for the much-coveted samba
award.
The Samba School Parade held at the Anhembi Sambodromo (Samba Stadium) on
Friday and Saturday of Carnival weekend is the highlight event of the season.
Samba schools (or teams) compete in this all night spectacle that is a must see.
Samba schools are not schools at al. They are the organizations that compete in
the parade and were formed by residents of the city's working class
neighborhoods. Each school invests millions of dollars each year to design and
make their own costumes and floats and to write and choreograph their own
dances to make up the Samba Parade. The parade is not just a beautiful show,
but it is also a fierce competition that Brazilians take very seriously.
If you're on a budget, consider attending the free pre-carnival parades that takes
place at the Anhembi Sambodromo the two weeks prior to Carnival. Tickets to the
feature shows are very expensive and sell out quickly. While the pre-shows are
basically rehearsals, they're still worth checking out.
In the fortnight leading up to the event further music and dancing takes place in
the Sambadrome for free.
Crowne Plaza Hotel São Paulo
The 217 room Crowne Plaza São Paulo offers the best in service and value. A privileged
location at Frei Caneca Street, the Crowne Plaza Hotel São Paulol offers easy access to the
main convention centers as well as many places of interest in São Paulo. The Hotel Crowne
Plaza is conveniently located to both Congonhas airport and Guarulhos International Airport.
Details and Booking Information
The 217 room Crowne Plaza São Paulo offers the best in service and value. A privileged
location at Frei Caneca Street, the Crowne Plaza Hotel São Paulol offers easy access to the
main convention centers as well as many places of interest in São Paulo. The Hotel Crowne
Plaza is conveniently located to both Congonhas airport and Guarulhos International Airport.
Details and Booking Information
Renaissance Sao Paulo
Contemporary hotel offering 445 spacious guest rooms, including 57 luxurious suites with
six Renaissance Club levels featuring executive amenities. Fully equipped fitness club
featuring massage therapy, outdoor heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi and Sauna.
Details and Booking Information
Contemporary hotel offering 445 spacious guest rooms, including 57 luxurious suites with
six Renaissance Club levels featuring executive amenities. Fully equipped fitness club
featuring massage therapy, outdoor heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi and Sauna.
Details and Booking Information
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