Your Guide to Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro
| November 4, 2015
When to Arrive
It’s best to arrive a few days before Carnaval really kicks off, to beat the insane traffic that results from the festivities.
Once at the airport, you can take a cheap, metered cab to your destination, or try your hand at Rio’s fabulous bus system, which has a dedicated line for transporting travelers from the airport to the Zona Sul region (where you will most likely be staying).
Stephanie Kempker / Own Work
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