because the view of the parade from this angle is limited, not many foreign visitors seat in sector 1 - yet, as far as public goes the energy felt at sector 1 is perhaps the strongest of all, as people cheer, sing and wave flag all out for their samba schools. 

the concentração is partially visible from here, and anyone looking for frontal pictures of the floats and the performers will enjoy these grandstands.

when available, the prices for this sector are normally lower than any other sector, and equally priced with sectors 12 and 13.