Armchair Travel: The Spirit of Carnaval

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From Colombia and Bolivia to the home base, Brazil, we’ve been bringing you some exciting dispatches and vibrant photography from Carnaval celebrations across South America.


Photo by sfmission.com

Who knew Carnaval was celebrated in Oruro, Bolivia?! Hal Amen’s spectacular photo essay gives us a glimpse into the colorful festivities in this Altiplano city.

Ian Mackenzie also shows us some highlights from the Barranquilla Carnaval, Colombia in yet another stunning photo essay of unique costumes and vividly-clad dancers.

In Brazilian Carnaval: Going Beyond Rio, Julie Schwietert dispatches from the cities of Recife and Olinda in Brazil, taking us on a photographic journey through their unique ways of celebrating this festival.

Still looking for more classic shots from Carnaval? Check out these coffee-table gems:

Carnaval – Photographed by Claudio Edinger

A collection of semi-risqué photos taken by photographer Claudio Edinger that captures the rawness of Brazilian Carnaval.


Price: $7.37 | BUY

Carnaval! – Edited by Barbara Mauldin

Over 300 colorful photographs take you through various celebrations around the world. From New Orleans and Trinidad and Tobago to Basel, Switzerland and even rural Bulgaria.


Price: $7.27 (Used) | BUY

Carnival In Rio mini: Samba, Samba, Samba

Accompanied by a CD of select Samba sounds from Rio, you can flip through this coffee table book while listening to music to instantly transport you there.


Price: $10.17 | BUY

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Lola Akinmade is the editor of Matador Goods. Read her articles, view her photography, and follow her travels at http://www.lolaakinmade.com

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  • Hal replied on February 28, 2009

    Yay for Carnaval! Even as we speak, those crazy Bolivians are still at it. Students from the university just across the plaza from my home are busy getting in some last-minute dance practice before Cochabamba's big parade kicks off tomorrow morning. Me? I'm trying to invoke my inner water balloon warrior.

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  • geotraveler replied on February 28, 2009

    Haha! Go get 'em, water balloon warrior!

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  • soultravelers replied on March 2, 2009

    We love Carnaval here in Spain in our 15th century village as well where it all began. Here festivals are an important part of creating community and every one participates from the youngest baby to the oldest grandparent. I love that! Hard to resist the joy in the drums and costumes! Not as wild as Rio or Madrid, but very special none the less in a tiny village of 1000 people when everyone you know is taking part or watching! ” target=”_blank”>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zfmij3TyIkU BTW, big congrats Lola!

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