Why you should go This year’s Rio de Janeiro Carnival made its 2023 debut on February 17. ... Christ the Redeemer is one of the top things to see in Rio de Janeiro. Photo / 123rf.

Rio de Janeiro's famously colorful Carnival celebration will return in full force this month and is expected to generate nearly $1 ... 2023 5:33 PM UTC Updated February 7, 2023 RIO DE ...

Lightning struck Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer statue during a storm on Friday. Christ the Redeemer, which has been named one of the seven modern wonders of the world , towers over Rio de Janeiro ...

The world's biggest carnival has started in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The carnival attracts millions of visitors and lasts for several days leading to the Christian festival of Lent. Check out how ...

Carnival affects young and old alike. Older residents brushed off their sequins and rehearsed dances for a neighborhood block party. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Feb. 16, 2023.) Rio de ...

Dengue fever, which is transmitted by mosquitos, has emerged as a major public health concern just as Rio de Janeiro is kicking off its Carnival season, a major tourism draw.

2023-03-15T10:30:00Z Share. Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link. An icon in the shape of a ... That changed when I traveled to Rio De Janeiro to attend Carnival. The author, ...

The mayor of Rio de Janeiro said the city’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue will welcome Taylor Swift with a special projection, following a social media campaign by Brazilian Swifties.

More: Rio de Janeiro mayor wants to project Taylor Swift T-shirt on Jesus Christ statue "They will project something about her," Ulths de Carvalho said. "We just don’t know if it will be the ...

RIO DE JANEIRO - Rio de Janeiro residents and tourists baked on Feb 17 in scorching temperatures as the city’s crowded pre-Carnival ... The previous record was 43.8 deg C in November 2023 ...

Brazilian Catholic worshippers have laid down an eco-friendly carpet in front of the world-famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro calling for the protection of the environment.

Rio de Janeiro residents and tourists baked Monday in scorching temperatures as the city's crowded pre-Carnival street parties swung into full gear. The municipality's Rio Alert system recorded 44 ...