In all areas of Rio, remain vigilant with valuables due to ... always hand over your belongings). Carnival street parties can be a hotspot for petty theft, so keep your possessions zipped away ...

Major attractions – such as Lapa, Santa Teresa and other popular sites – can easily be reached by Uber or a taxi, which are not difficult to hail on the city's main streets. The beaches are ...

The average age of the victims was 32.8 years. Most, 77.4%, were between 18 and 44 years old. The survey also indicates five ...

Sunny Rio and electric São Paulo: two cities, two faces of Brazil If you need to recharge your batteries surrounded by nature, Rio de Janeiro is the obvious choice. With its verdant mountains ...

Rio de Janeiro will always have its appeal, but Brazil’s most populous city is making its case with a thriving food, art and ...