Cacique de Ramos

This samba circle is such a big deal it’s a Cultural and Intangible Heritage. It was formed in 1961 by young carnival enthusiasts from Ramos in the Zona Norte. After two years, it moved to the Center, becoming a phenomenon that still attracts crowds today. In the 1970s, it got a permanent headquarters, where samba happens every Sunday, frequented by both unknowns and celebrities like Beth Carvalho and Jorge Aragão.