Rio de Janeiro is the capital of Carnival in Brazil—a dazzling, five-day extravaganza of parades, music, and street parties.

Ipanema and Copacabana are perfect spots to grab an umbrella, snack on empadas or coalho cheese, and sip cocktails. If you ...

Rio de Janeiro's Carnival is an annual event for many. But for 39-year-old Russian model Irina Shayk, it was her first. She made a stunning debut on Monday, dressed in a spectacular rhinestone costume ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — The mere idea that U.S. soldiers on leave from Iraq see Rio's carnival as a free-floating sex party has Brazilians outraged. A report in Britain's The Guardian newspaper that ...

From the carnival streets of Rio De Janeiro to the hustle of West Street, this luminous Blu bird costume is bought to life through vibrant LED wings and the glittery headpiece. The vivid shades of ...

Experience South America’s vibrant spirit through thirteen spectacular festivals blending tradition, music, dance, and ...

A fortnight on from the previous round, Formula 1 returns to the American continent for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The Brazilian weekend features the penultimate Sprint, prior to the final one of the ...

Prince William, the heir to the British throne, will be on the streets of Rio de Janeiro this week to promote his Earthshot Prize, an initiative to find solutions to major environmental issues.

Today we bring you a glorious collection of worldwide festivals to add to your bucket list. Festivals have been part ... Read ...

With its alluring beaches and lush mountains, Rio doesn’t need to do much to convince people to visit. But in 2026, this irrepressible city has some new surprises up its sleeve. Hike or take the train ...

In the gorgeous Philippe Starck–designed hotel, the rooftop pool and bar have some of the best views in Ipanema. For guests biding their time before their flight home, the front desk will provide a ...

The best hotels in Rio de Janeiro, as reviewed by our editors and contributors. We've stayed at some of the finest properties around the world, and these made the top of our list. All products and ...