Rio de Janeiro is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places to visit in South America, with its world-famous beaches like Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach, where people clap for the sunsets that ...

Following Lady Gaga’s record-breaking crowd of 2.5 million, we look at the global icons rumored to lead Rio’s next historic ...

Rio de Janeiro's iconic beaches are poised for a significant change. The familiar sounds of samba music, the readily available caipirinha cocktails, and the sprawling beach chairs may soon become less ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Short, and dark, and young, and tired, the seal on Ipanema was basking … The fur seal on Rio de Janeiro’s iconic beach was turning heads of locals and tourists alike Wednesday ...

When Brazilians have confidence that an endeavour is going to be successful, they say ‘Vai dar praia’ — literally, ‘It’s going to give beach’. Few countries’ cultures are so closely entwined with sun, ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). When Brazilians have confidence that an endeavour is going to be successful, they say ‘Vai dar praia’ — literally, ‘It’s going to give ...