Hi Elle, best locations for blocos groups (street parties) are Ipanema Beach and Gavea at Praça Santos Dumont. It’s all free. For tickets to samba schools parede check rio-carnival.net. Cheers
Hello, Elle, I am here and there are so many street blocos groups that it would be easier to help you if I knew the neighborhood you are. At night, there are maaaany parties, and have to choose also. There are some with drinks included (more expensive) and without drinks included, so it should be… More
Talk to me on Instagram (@rochamarcoss) and I give you more advise and my list of best "blocos" (street parties), because it's so much to tell. Hope you enjoy your stay.
