Rio de Janeiro really, really surprised me. I knew the city would be interesting, but I wasn’t expecting to be this blown ...

The monument rests atop Corcovado Mountain in the Tijuca National Park and is the most famous attraction in Rio de Janeiro ... since the vantage point is the best in the city.

It was at the foot of the Sugarloaf that Portuguese explorers founded the city of Rio de Janeiro in 1565 ... of MPB (abbreviation for Brazilian popular music), Rio’s own songbird, Marisa ...

The best time to visit Rio is between December ... This is also the season when Rio de Janeiro sees the most rainfall, so pack an umbrella. Key Events Crowds and hot summer weather dissipate ...

Freya: No Rodge, he’s in Rio de Janeiro. This all used to be covered in forest but now it’s a big city. People come to live here from all around the world. Rodge: And they mainly speak Portuguese.

The survey covers the period from March 1 to 4 as Rio’s Carnival has grown into a billion-dollar industry. The city center, where the samba school parades take place and numerous Carnival groups ...

Image by Wilfredo Rafael Rodriguez Hernandez, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. Rio de Janeiro, often called the "Marvelous City," is a vibrant tapestry woven from diverse cultural, historical ...

Performers from the Sao Clemente samba school parade on a float during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro ... in the world of samba, of popular origin and anchored in ...