Mayara Lima is famous for her hypnotising samba style. Here, she shares the best samba experiences in Rio, from traditional ...

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

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 ...

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

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

‘1923' Cast Says the Show Confronts Racism Against Indigenous People Because ‘We Need to Acknowledge That It Happened' ...

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

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 ...

The best picture and best actress nominations for “I’m Still Here” have inspired national pride in a country whose culture has long been overlooked.

The iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro displayed a projection of images of Pope Francis along with ...

Two Argentine soccer fans were shot in Rio de Janeiro ahead of the second leg of the Recopa Sudamericana final between visiting Racing and local Botafogo ...

To find missing people faster during carnival, the police of Rio de Janeiro launched a new tool. In an app, users can upload ...