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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.