🇨🇻 Mindelo, Cabo Verde — Carnaval When: Mid-Feb Music: Samba, funaná Vibe: Afro-samba fusion with bold choreography and samba-school parades. Bands: Cruzeiros, Samba Tropical Stay: Ouril Hotel Mindelo Budget: $3,600 - $4,700 Book By: August–December 🇩🇴 Carnaval Dominicano When: February - March åVibe: Theatrical, folkloric, masks and province-based celebrations. 🇧🇷 Brazil Brazil hosts Carnivals mid-late February, each with its own spirit and rhythm, offering four distinct ways to experience the country’s heartbeat. Rio de Janeiro — Glamour & Grandeza Music: Samba Vibe: Dramatic, world-famous floats, choreography, and competition Samba Schools: Mangueira, Beija-Flor, Portela Stay: Copacabana & Ipanema (Zona Sul) Budget: $4,500 - $6,500 Book By: September–December Salvador — Afro-Brazilian Heartbeat Music: Axé, samba-reggae Vibe: Moving river of rhythm and collective joy Blocos (Bands): Olodum, Filhos de Gandhy, Timbalada Stay: Barra, Rio Vermelho Budget: $4,200 - $5,200 Book By: September–December Recife — Frevo Fire Music: Frevo, maracatu Vibe: Kinetic street party, Afro-Indigenous umbrella choreography Bands: Local frevo orchestras, maracatu groups Stay: Recife Antigo, Boa Viagem Budget: $3,200 -$4,200 Book By: September–December Olinda — Carnival Magic on a Hilltop Music: Frevo, maracatu Vibe: Bonecos de Olinda (giant puppets) and whimsical processions Bands: Bloco da Ladeira, puppet-led troupes Stay: Historic Olinda pousadas Budget: $3,200 - $4,200 Book By: September–December
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Bands: Regional folklore troupes Stay: Santo Domingo, La Vega Budget: $2,800 - $3,800 Book By: October–December
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