Rio’s beaches Copacabana and Ipanema need little introduction. Instead, go to the locals’ beach Praia Vermelha in the ...

Rio de Janeiro really, really surprised me. I knew the city would be interesting, but I wasn’t expecting to be this blown away by how gorgeous it was. The beaches, the mountains, the buildings tucked ...

People have more trust in traffickers ... commander of Operation Rio forces One of the most beautiful cities in the hemisphere, Rio de Janeiro today is most often described as a city under siege.

The monument rests atop Corcovado Mountain in the Tijuca National Park and is the most famous attraction in Rio de Janeiro, visited by nearly 2 million people each year. Recent travelers recommend ...