those who are interested in exploring the backstage and last minute preparation of the parades should exit at the cidade nova station, on the line 2.

from this station, a short walk toward the sambódromo will allow visitors to observe close-up thousands of performers getting ready and about to parade.

here it is also possible to take a look at the giant floats being going through the final assembling - a very interesting experience.

metrô stations are open uninterruptedly from carnaval friday at 5 am, until the following tuesday.