Brazil: Carnival (Feb/March) — High Disruption.
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Carnival (Feb/March) — High Disruption. Carnival is Brazil's biggest disruption of the year — many businesses close, cities like Rio and Salvador are packed and expensive, and normal services (banks, some transport) can be limited for several days.
Brazil: Carnival (Feb/March) — High Disruption. Carnival is Brazil's biggest disruption of the year — many businesses close, cities like Rio and Salvador are packed and expensive, and normal services (banks, some transport) can be limited for several days.
Expect real disruption — many businesses closed, transport and hotels booked out well in advance, and significant price surges.
Not exact dates — many of these holidays (Ramadan, Lunar New Year, Easter-linked observances) shift every year on lunar or moveable calendars. Search the specific year of your trip to confirm exact dates.
Not necessarily — major tourist attractions and international hotels usually stay open even during high-disruption seasons, and some (like Carnival or Songkran) are genuinely worth experiencing if you plan around them. Just book well ahead and expect higher prices.