One really fun thing to do when visiting Rio de Janeiro is take a day trip (or longer, if you have the time!) out to Arraial do Cabo, a little beach town about 2 hours away from downtown Rio.

especially downtown (Centro), Santa Teresa and Lapa. In all areas of Rio, remain vigilant with valuables due to pickpocketing, and keep in mind that some tourists have been involved in armed ...

It was at the foot of the Sugarloaf that Portuguese explorers founded the city of Rio de Janeiro in 1565. And, just as Rio in its early days was subject to attack by (mostly French) pirates and ...

One of the most iconic landmarks in Rio de Janeiro is the Escadaria Selarón ... of transforming a run-down outdoor staircase in Rio's downtown into one of the city's most photographed masterpieces.

The event will feature 32 athletes. Standing out is Leony from Pará, a member of the Brazilian national team and champion of the inaugural Breaking do Verão.

On Rio de Janeiro’s fringes, partygoers have been dancing “charme” to the sounds of R&B for decades. Now, a new crop of dancers is reviving — and transforming — the scene. Marcus Azevedo ...