Rio de Janeiro · Nightlife

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If You Only Go to One Place

Pedra do Sal Samba (Monday Edition)

If you have only one place to go tonight, make it the historic Pedra do Sal. This open-air, free samba gathering is Rio’s most authentic and welcoming ‘roda de samba’, where locals, musicians, and visitors pack the cobblestone square. It starts early enough for a new arrival and is the perfect gentle, joyful intro to Rio’s musical soul.