NOLA. A touristic destination. A city with a year-round cultural programming.
How about checking out some tips to help you on your next trip??
NOLA can present some security problems, mainly in more remote places, as in the case of not so touristy neighborhoods.
The default voltage is 110V.
Be careful! It rains a lot in New Orleans! During the summer (long, hot, humid and oppressive), the temperature can reach 30ºC, and in the winter (short, mild, dry and with strong winds), it can vary from 10ºC to 20ºC.
The season most recommended by residents to visit the city is April/May and October/November.
As it rains a lot in the city, it is important to always carry a raincoat.
As there is a great interest on cemeteries and supernatural things, there are several guided tours of these places. One of the most recognized is made by Save our Cemeteries, an organization that aims to help preserve these spaces and the history of New Orleans. Want to know more, visit the website.
The city has two official websites, one with information about what to do, places to stay, where to eat, cultural calendar and much more, and another by the Government.
New Orleans has several festivals throughout the year, some of them are:
Mardi Gras: Carnival party in New Orleans, takes place from Epiphany to Shrove Tuesday (similar to Brazilian Carnaval).
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival: known simply as Jazz Fest, it is a celebration of the music and culture of New Orleans and Louisiana. It takes place on the last weekend of April (Wednesday to Sunday) and the first weekend of May (Thursday to Sunday). Want to know more, visit the website.
Essence Festival: known as “the party with a purpose”, this is the largest African-American music and culture event in the United States, which takes place in July. To learn more, visit the website.
Voodoo Music + Arts Experience: formerly called The Voodoo Music Experience, it is a music festival, which takes place the week of Halloween at the City Park. Want to know more, visit the website.
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