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

The "often-stigmatised territories" of Rio de Janeiro are experiencing a tourist boom, and it's pumping cash into low-income ...

Often called the “Greatest Show on Earth,” this legendary celebration draws in over a million locals and travelers who flood the streets for a days-long spectacular filled with music and city-wide ...

Reporting from Rio de Janeiro — In 2010, as Brazil prepared to host the World Cup and Olympics, armed forces invaded the sprawling Complexo do Alemão group of favelas, or slums, which were controlled ...

The coastal waters around Rio de Janeiro, where many Olympic water competitions will soon take place, are reportedly teeming with harmful viruses and bacteria. So what illnesses might people catch if ...

This iconic landmark is a must-see attraction in Rio. Recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, this statue of Jesus Christ stands with arms outstretched to the city from above ...