further afield, typically thursday, friday, and saturday night, there is a plethora of bars, clubs, buzzing streets and squares filled with cariocas enjoying a cold beer or dancing to the beat of a musical hit - parties and events are hosted all over town, attracting different crowds to various corners of rio.

dress code can vary from venue, but generally maintains the relaxed 'jeitinho', or way, of rio - women will opt for flowing, brightly colored dresses and men for loose shorts and playful t-shirts, which is quite differently from the largely drab formal officewear or uniforms they wear throughout the week - the city of rio is always vibrant and buzzing, but it truly comes to life at the weekend, and cariocas can be seen in all their unfettered pleasure and beauty.