The real Samba!
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Lapa district is a historical place of the Samba: Vaca Atolada and Barodromo are authentic places that display different varieties of this music scene. Visiting a samba school is also worthy such as the traditional Mangueira, where there is also the Samba Museum. Last but not least, Cidade do Samba, where costumes are manufactured, is a can't-miss-tour when it is open to the public.
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The real Samba!Rua Mariz e Barros, 645, 601
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