Rio de Janeiro has long been one of the most recognizable destinations on the planet. Known for its breathtaking landscapes, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rio de Janeiro is a city in Brazil that attracts millions of travelers each year. Check out how safe the destination is and what ...

Spread out across more than 350 acres, this botanical paradise awes its visitors with more than 7,000 indigenous and exotic species of flora. This serene garden hosts everything from orchids to ...

A busy day on Rio's Ipanema beach. Pop culture is filled with images of Rio de Janeiro, and while the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City) certainly lives up to its name, movies and song lyrics rarely ...

Rio de Janeiro has kicked off Carnival celebrations as the mayor hands the city key to King Momo for a playful five-day reign ...

Hike or take the train up to the 98-foot-tall Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer). Photograph by André Vieira But Rio doesn’t need to convince people to come and bask in its inimitable glow. It’s ...

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The remains of a stone wharf where arriving slave ships were once docked in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Jan. 8, 2014.Lianne Milton—The New York Times/Redux As the soft glow of the sun began to rise ...