Rio de Janeiro’s mayor handed over the key to the city to its Carnival monarch. King Momo’s five-day reign over the ...

While samba school parades dominate international attention, Rio de Janeiro’s “blocos” — street parades central to the city’s ...

A Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro will present the story of a trans woman nearly burned at the stake in the 16th century as ...

Just in time for carnival, Assouline's shiny new tome on Rio de Janeiro celebrates the spirit of the Marvelous City.

Police in Brazil have released new information in its investigation into the disappearance of British journalist Charlotte ...

Rio de Janeiro’s state government has revived plans for the 22km metro Line 3, that would involve an undersea section below ...

Mayor of Rio de Janeiro hands the keys of the city over to King Momo [This post contains video, click to play] Source: ...

Rio de Janeiro is a never-ending source of enchantment for all the senses. Take a tour of the must-see sites in this unique ...

Temperatures in Rio de Janeiro reached 111 degrees Fahrenheit — about 145 degrees hotter than Bismarck, North Dakota.

The City Council of Niteroi, in the Brazilian State of Rio de Janeiro, said Civil Defense agents and biologists were monitoring a fur seal spotted on Itaipuaçu beach, in Maricá, last Sunday ...

Local media reported both fans were on a beach in the region of Barra da Tijuca, in the city’s west side, when they were ...

Sunny with a high of 85 °F (29.4 °C). Winds from ESE to E at 11 to 15 mph (17.7 to 24.1 kph). Night - Clear. Winds variable at 3 to 14 mph (4.8 to 22.5 kph). The overnight low will be 76 °F (24 ...