Salvador's Carnival is one of the most famous in Brazil, with
axé music, lots of street parties called “blocos” where party-goers parade following a
“trio elétrico” (a popular kind of giant sound truck) and endless parties. Along with these attractions, Salvador offers
beautiful beaches and rich Brazilian culture. Only who have already lived this party can speak for it and if you haven’t enjoyed one carnival in Salvador yet, this is your time! Salvador’s carnival definitely is on the list “things to do before die” and in 2020 is happening on
February 21st to 26th. Salvador’s carnival schedule isn’t yet available, but there is one thing that is certainly like the Bahia heat: is that axé queen
Ivete Sangalo will be around on the top of her “trio elétrico”! If you like axé, heat, and fun, you can enjoy Salvador’s carnival in two ways: in the streets or in Vip areas. But, if you can´t wait to have fun, before the carnival week, there is the Official Opening of Salvador’s Carnival with
Fuzuê and Furdunço blocos.
The blocos of Salvador Carnival are composed by giant sound trucks, with a stage on the top, where the main artists perform to the crowd. Party-goers must buy an “
abadá”, a t-shirt that gives access to the bloco, which is supported by a car (with snacks, drinks, first aids, and even a bathroom). The security scheme is made with a rope around the bloco. A lot of people stay in the
“pipoca” area. This is the area around the fenced-off blocos that follows the blocos even without having abadás do get in the main area.
The is also the
Camarote (VIP area) to enjoy Salvador Carnival. These areas are structures along with the blocos, where people can comfortably enjoy the party. Some of them offer Open Bar (drinks included) or All-Inclusive (drink and food included), exclusive concerts and parties, hairdresser and massage services, dance floor and abadá customization. To access the Camarote, you need an abadá and an access card. To access the blocos, you only need the abadá.
Salvador Carnival circuits The Carnival Blocos in Salvador follows a circuit through the streets. Salvador presents three main circuits:
Osmar, Dodô and Batatinha. Osmar Circuit (Avenue): is the most traditional circuit of the carnival. It gets off Campo Grande Square. The circuit has around 5km and it lasts about 5 hours.
Dodô Circuit (Barra/Ondina): is considered the main circuit, where the meeting point is in front of Farol da Barra and party-goers walk the entire edge of the town until Ondina Neighborhood. The circuit has around 4km and it lasts about 4 hours. This circuit offers the most beautiful views of Salvador shores. This is the famous route where the main Brazilian artists perform, as Ivete Sangalo, Chiclete com Banana, Claudia Leitte, Daniela Mercury, Banda Eva, and others.
Batatinha Circuit (Pelourinho): is the quietest route. With no sound trucks, families with kids prefer this way.
Are you excited about Salvador’s Carnival?
Find your bus ticket to Salvador and enjoy it!