This Sunday, February 11, the streets of Belo Horizonte (BH) will buzz with more than 30 carnival blocos. Highlights include Bloco da Fofoca, Bloco Furacão Trembase, and Bloco Maçã do Amor, set to gather thousands of revelers. Most blocos kick off in Downtown Belo Horizonte and neighborhoods like Santa Amélia, Savassi, and Floresta. To join […]
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