Sambadrome (Sambadrome Marques de Sapucaí)

Overview

The Sambadrome Marques de Sapucaí is a purpose-built parade avenue and grandstand seating designed for the annual Samba School Parades that take place during the Rio Carnival. It is a major cultural landmark and a must-see for visitors during the Carnival season.

The Sambadrome is the heart of Rio's Carnival celebrations, showcasing the vibrant and colorful Samba School parades.

Event Venue Cultural Landmark

Location

Address

Rua Marquês de Sapucaí, Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro

Neighborhood: Santo Cristo

Coordinates

-22.911200, -43.183900

Visiting Information

Opening Hours

monday Closed

tuesday Closed

wednesday Closed

thursday Closed

friday Closed

saturday Varies (event schedule)

sunday Varies (event schedule)

Admission

Adults

R$ 50-200

Children

R$ 20-50

Best Time to Visit

Overall Best Period

February-March

Best Time of Day

Evening

parades and events

Duration Recommendations

Minimum

2 hours

Recommended

4-5 hours

Full Experience

full day during carnival

Seasonal Highlights

spring

warm

summer

hot

• Carnival parades

autumn

warm

winter

mild

Know Before You Go

Essential Information

Book tickets in advance for Carnival
Bring valid ID
Check weather forecast

What to Bring

essential

ID Tickets Comfortable shoes

seasonal

Rain jacket Umbrella

not allowed

Large bags Professional cameras

Health & Safety

Physical Requirements: low

Medical facilities: first aid available

Payment Information

Accepted

cash, credit cards

Currency

Brazilian Real (BRL)

Typical Costs

entry R$ 50-200

parking R$ 30-50

food R$ 20-50

souvenirs R$ 10-100

Dress Code

casual, comfortable clothing, comfortable shoes,

Booking Tips

• 3 months
• official website
• 72 hours
• available for premium tickets

Amenities

Restrooms

Gift shop

Atm

Wifi

Lockers

Wheelchair rental

Stroller rental

On site restaurant

Cafe

Picnic areas

Outside food allowed

Digital Services

Mobile App

Carnival Rio

Size: 30 MB

Features: Ticket booking, Event schedule, Map

Platforms: iOS, Android

WiFi Zones: Grandstand areas

Charging Stations: Limited availability

How to Reach

From Airport

Nearest: Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG)

Distance: 20 km

Travel Time: 30-45 minutes

taxi

R$ 100-150 30-45 min

public_transport

R$ 10-15 60-75 min

From City Center

Distance: 3 km

metro

R$ 4 15 min

bus

R$ 4 20 min

taxi

R$ 20-30 10 min

Local Insights

Cultural Context

Why Locals Love It: Iconic Carnival experience

Historical Significance: Built specifically for Samba School Parades

Insider Tips

Arrive early for the best seats
Bring snacks as food can be expensive inside

Local Recommendations

• Try local street food
• Ask locals for the best grandstand seats

Language Help

Useful Phrases

hello Olá

thank_you Obrigado

where_is Onde está

how_much Quanto custa

beautiful Lindo

ticket Ingresso

Guide Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish

Photography Guide

Best Photo Spots

Grandstand seating

Best Time: During parades

Tips: Capture the vibrant costumes and floats

Result: Stunning action shots

#RioCarnival #Sambadrome #Samba

Photography Rules

allowed areas Grandstand seating, Parade avenue

prohibited areas Not specified

flash photography allowed

commercial photography permit needed

drone policy prohibited

tripod policy restricted

selfie sticks allowed

Nearby Attractions

Rio Carnival Museum

Distance: 500m

Walking: 7 min

Type: Museum

Santo Cristo Park

Distance: 1km

Walking: 15 min

Type: Park

Museum of Tomorrow

Distance: 2km

Walking: 30 min

Type: Museum

Reviews

4.7

Based on 1,500 reviews

Recent Visitor Tips

"Book tickets in advance"
"Arrive early for the best seats"
"Bring cash for food and souvenirs"

Contact Information

+55 21 2271-6600

info@sambadrome.com

www.sambadrome.com

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