roxy00786

Hello!

I am new to the forums and am currently planning a short trip over to Brazil from Peru (where my friends and I will be spending most of our time). We are currently thinking about heading to Brazil (Specifically Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo) on December 27th. (A CRAZY time to travel, considering it's going to be so EXPENSIVE!!)

We have no idea what to do aside from the advice to spend a few days in Rio, a few in Sao Paulo and a few in florianopolis. So we're going to plan that out over the next few months based on

WHAT WE DO FOR NEW YEARS?!?!?!

We are hoping to do something amazing that we will remember for many, many years to come.

Do you know of any events that will be happening in any of those locations? (Specifically, Rio).
Are there any good websites that list what will be happening?

Thanks for any advice!!!

jimeluiz

NYE on Copacabana Beach is memorable, for sure. Be sure to wear all white clothing.

But if you are looking to witness some traditional rituals that are common around NYE, you should arrive early. Now that the beach is overcrouded on NYE proper, the Candomblé church communities will go to the sea in the days prior to NYE to make their offerings/celebrations.

It is difficult to know exactly when and were...

roxy00786

I think we are definitely going to try to be at Copacabana beach for sure, but everything is looking crazy expensive!!

Does anybody know of any good deals at hostels that they can recommend? I am travelling in a group of 3 and we are hoping to stay on budget.

It looks like a lot of hostels in the area are charging minimum $80 per night!!

Franto

The Sofitel on Copacabana would be a nice place to watch the fireworks from. There is a restaurant/bar with a balcony which allows you tosee the entire beach. It will be pricey but you live once.

buziosexplorer

Hi we live em Buzios RJ Brazil Quiet city is beautiful attempted to spend Christmas and New Year, the weather is very hot, especially for pool and beach, plus there are many fireworks at all the beaches of Buzios organized by the municipality the end of the year,There are many year-end parties at the different beaches with many young and beautiful peopple, for more information and to view hotels and inns in Buzios http://www.buzios-explorer.com/
The site has an English version

buziosexplorer

If you travel to Brazil and go to Rio de Janeiro did not miss Armação dos Buzios is a very beautiful city, for more information and to view hotels and hostels in Buzios http://www.buzios-explorer.com/
In this site you can see virtual tours of the city with 360 pictures of all the beaches (more than 20 beaches) with 3d interactive maps It also provides facilities and accommodation and a large gallery of photographs of city landscapes.