Pop culture is filled with images of Rio de Janeiro, and while the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City) certainly lives up to its name, movies and song lyrics rarely capture the real reasons why. Yes, ...

With its alluring beaches and lush mountains, Rio doesn’t need to do much to convince people to visit. But in 2026, this irrepressible city has some new surprises up its sleeve. Hike or take the train ...

In the gorgeous Philippe Starck–designed hotel, the rooftop pool and bar have some of the best views in Ipanema. For guests biding their time before their flight home, the front desk will provide a ...

Take an aerial virtual tour of Leblon Beach, one of Rio de Janeiro’s most elegant and scenic coastal areas. Explore its golden sands, vibrant beachfront, and views of the iconic Dois Irmãos peaks.

Discover Leblon Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, through a stunning aerial virtual tour. Known for its golden sands, upscale neighborhoods, and breathtaking ocean views, Leblon Beach is one of the top ...

The National Football League today announced a multiyear commitment to play a minimum of three regular-season games over five years in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil beginning in 2026, as the NFL prioritizes ...

On the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, just about anything you need will come to you. The sand has long been an open-air, democratic marketplace. Vendors come down from poor, hillside neighborhoods to sell ...

A sleek Magellanic penguin native to the far-southern reaches of South America has been seen zipping through warm, shallow water off Rio de Janeiro — to the amusement of throngs of beachgoers. Footage ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — If you have been to Rio de Janeiro’ beaches, this probably sounds familiar: samba music drifting from a nearby kiosk, caipirinha cocktails sold by hawkers, chairs sprawled across ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro’s mayor on Tuesday loosened new restrictions on live music on the city’s beaches after many people warned of a threat to the dynamic cultural scene. Mayor Eduardo ...