Rio’s Beaches Are Some of the Most Famous on Earth. Here’s What’s Actually in the Water.
Rio de Janeiro doesn’t really have an off-season. Wedged between mountains and the South Atlantic, the city runs warm enough…
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The Rio-Niterói Bridge: Spanning a Bay, Defining a Nation
For six years in the 1960s and 70s, over 3,000 workers battled strong currents, soft seabeds, a military dictatorship’s timetable,…
Shakira’s Copacabana Concert Draws Millions and Boosts Rio’s Global Appeal
A Record-Breaking Night on Copacabana Beach On May 2, 2026, Shakira delivered one of the largest performances of her career…
The Price of the Perfect Shot: Drone Selfies Above the Favelas of Rio
The scene looks almost surreal. A young man in a linen shirt sits casually on a plastic chair on a…
Rio Carnival to Officially Begin in Hours as the City Erupts in Celebration
RIO DE JANEIRO – The countdown is nearly over. In just a few hours, the world’s most famous Carnival will…
Rio Carnival 2027: Complete Guide to Dates, Events and What’s New
February 5 – February 10, 2027 – Millions of voices. Thousands of costumes. One city. Zero regrets. The greatest show on…