Rio de Janeiro Hosts a Record 10,930 Days of Filming

Rio hosted a record 10,930 days of filming in 2025, said Leonardo Edde, president director of RioFilme, during Brazil’s ...
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'Stigmatised territory': Why tourists have abandoned Rio's 'posh' attractions for these favelas

As record numbers of tourists descend upon Rio de Janeiro, many are looking beyond the city’s iconic landmarks, seeking instead local tours in the city’s favelas to learn more about the ...
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Viral drone video fuels debate about Rio favela tourism

A line of tourists touch up their makeup before strutting across a rooftop in Rio de Janeiro's largest favela, posing for a drone as it zooms out to show dramatic aerial views of the hillside ...
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In Rio de Janeiro, Carnival returns full steam ahead; record tourism expected

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Rio de Janeiro's famously colorful Carnival celebration will return in full force this month and is expected to generate nearly $1 billion in business, an all-time high, ...
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Brasil’s Federal Airport Plan Puts Rio de Janeiro Tourism Recovery at Risk

Brazil’s tourism industry is warning that federal plans to expand traffic at Rio’s Santos Dumont Airport could weaken Galeão’s role as an international gateway. The debate comes as Brazil’s tourism ...
The Independent

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

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...