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'An Idiot Abroad' Visits Rio During Carnival and Predictably Dislikes the Noise

February 28, 2011 at 2:01 PM | by | Comments (0)

This week's episode of An Idiot Abroad landed Karl Pilkington in Rio during Carnival to take in the wonder that is Christ The Redeemer, as well as a bit of the local culture.

Compared to previous episodes, Brazil was predictable, and stereotypical. Instead of stepping off the beaten path, Karl got waxed and shopped for a Speedo before being forced to spend time at gay and nude beaches. No surprises there.

He did get to participate in a Carnival parade and hang out at a Rio block party, both of which looked fun, even though he hated it. Apparently, Karl didn't realize that Rio would be noisy during Carnival, summing up the city in one sentence: "Great place to live...if you're deaf."

The highlight of the trip for Karl was a helicopter ride above Christ The Redeemer and not because of the amazing view, but because he thought it was an efficient way to get around.

The helicopter ride did look amazing, but it's a little pricey for those of us who don't have our travels paid for by a TV show. An 11-minute ride over Sugar Loaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach starts at $219 in the off-season.

Attending Carnival, which takes place between March 4- March 8, is much more affordable. There are still a few tickets left for the parade starting at $109 and the Marvelous City Ball, starting at $98.

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· An Idiot Abroad Travel Coverage [Jaunted]
· TV Travel Coverage [Jaunted]

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