We are permanently on watch to bring you all the news on how the samba schools are preparing to make a great presentation at the Sambadrome in 2019

To wrap up our quick guide to understand what it takes to make a samba school the great Carnival champion let's review the most famous categories.

Learn what categories are analyzed and which flaws can cost decisive points to the samba schools in their competition for the great prize.

A rhythm born in the growing favelas in early 20th Century Rio, samba became the city's best translation of its habits, characters and soul.

The music is the soul of the samba schools show and are chosen four months before Carnival; listen to famous sambas and those which will be played in 2018.

Oldest block in Rio gathers 1.5 million people for its street parades that take place every year on Carnival Saturday mornings.

From clothing, shoes to equipament to register your trip; all you have to bring and what you should definitely leave home.

What to do in Rio before and during Carnival whether you want to enjoy the party, the touristic attractions or the natural wonders of the city.

Since your main goal is to enjoy and party in the Marvellous City we gathered some valuable information to make your trip go as smoothly as possible.

A tour in Downtown Rio is full of remarkable buildings, museums, cultural centers, bars and traditional restaurants, all that accessible by train or LRV.