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

Rio de Janeiro's Carnival officially kicked off on Friday, with the handing over of the keys to the city to King Momo.

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

Rio sambas through a sweltering carnival as temperatures soar.

With just five days until Carnival begins on 28 February, Rio de Janeiro’s streets are already packed with revelers and music groups warming up for the celebrations. The Cordão do Boitatá ...

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 ...