Only the third cable-car operation in the world when it opened in 1912, the Sugarloaf system ushered in a new era of tourism for Brazil as ... founded the city of Rio de Janeiro in 1565.

The tourist area – known as Zona Sul (the South ... especially downtown (Centro), Santa Teresa and Lapa. In all areas of Rio, remain vigilant with valuables due to pickpocketing, and keep ...

The best way to get around Rio is by foot, subway or taxi or Uber. Major attractions – such as ... free means of transportation from Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG), you'll want ...

Travelers seeking a respite from the furor of the street parties that rage through prime tourist destination Rio de Janeiro or from the bustling beaches of Brazil's south should hop aboard a boat ...

A Rio de Janeiro zoo is giving ice pops to a bear, a jaguar, wolves and monkeys for some welcome relief from Brazil’s ...

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- or the "Marvelous City," as locals ... blue green water at Barra beach," wrote one Maryland-based tourist, before adding, "I'm guessing not as many people go to Barra ...

in Brazil, which covers almost this whole side of South America. Rodge: Is he trekking through the Amazon rainforest, or kayaking along the Amazon river? Freya: No Rodge, he’s in Rio de Janeiro.