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"We took our daughters to an all-night Carnaval parade at the Sambadromo in São Paulo, which was an intense, immersive experience and a great lesson in the adaptability of children." - Matthew Kepnes
Carnaval venue with samba, food, beer, and parades
Av. Olavo Fontoura, 1209 - Santana, São Paulo - SP, 02012-021, Brazil Get directions
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