Authorities in Rio de Janeiro declared an alert level of four out of a maximum five on Monday as the Brazilian metropolis was suffering from a severe heatwave ahead of its world-famous Carnival.The ...

Rio de Janeiro has recorded its hottest day in at least a decade when temperatures reached 44 degrees Celsius (111 F) as ...

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In the run-up to Rio’s Carnival, follow the beat to this buzzy beach suburb, where the Brazilian city’s surf, food and music are all at their best.

Ipanema Beach is a popular location for surfing and evening walks. Photograph by Matthew Micah Wright I bought the Disney dining plan for my 6-day trip. I would've saved money without it ...

From the iconic Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado Mountain to the golden sands of Copacabana and Ipanema, and the lush Tijuca Forest, experience the vibrant spirit of Brazil's most famous city ...