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Rio Carnival, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Rio Carnival Brazil Remove
In October28°C18 rainy days
Flying time12h 40mfrom Los Angeles
Ideal stayA week or more
Best forGroups of friends · Nightlife · Solo travellers
The feel of itLoud, hot, sequinned, relentless
Where people stayIpanemaor Santa Teresa
Getting aroundManageable without a car
Money and languageBRLPortuguese
AccommodationCheap

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