Rio's favelas become hot tourist destination as visitors seek cultural immersion

Record numbers of tourists are flocking to Rio de Janeiro, with many seeking local tours in the city's favelas ...

Rocinha favela sees rise in tourism as Rio hits record year

Rio de Janeiro saw a record 2.1 million international tourists in 2025, as tourism spread beyond traditional landmarks to ...

Singing contest in Rio prison provides creative outlet for women behind bars

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A group of Brazilian women behind bars applied makeup, donned gowns and competed in a singing contest ...

Could This Destination of the Year Actually Be Your Ideal Spot to Retire Abroad Today?

Brazil was named Travel + Leisure's 2026 Destination of the Year, but its cost of living and ease of relocating there could ...

Heat inequality: Study measures the toll of climate change in Rio de Janeiro favelas

By Bruna Cabral RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Michele Campos feels like crying every summer when temperatures in Rio de ...

Rio de Janeiro zoo animals treated to popsicles as city faces scorching weather

Animals at Rio de Janeiro’s BioParque zoo received popsicles and frozen treats Tuesday as the city faced another day of extreme heat during Brazil’s summer ...
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GOL Announced As Official Carrier For Routes Americas 2026

GOL Linhas Aéreas, a member of Abra Group – the leading air transportation group across Latin America -, has been named the ...