the samba schools in the grupo rio parade in estrada intendente magalhães, in the north zone of rio de janeiro, near campos dos alfonsos

getting to estrada intendente magalhães from the zona sul takes about 60 minutes via taxi, and there is not suitable alternative transportation for tourists and visitors unfamiliar with Rio, mostly because of safety concerns.

estrada intendente magalhães, can be seen on this google map.