Perched high atop Corcovado Mountain, the Cristo Redentor, as Brazilians call it, is a postcard not only for the city of Rio de Janeiro but for the entire country. But now, its management and future are at the center of a growing debate over religion,

It’s perhaps Rio de Janeiro’s hardest trail. It features one particularly daunting section requiring a perilous scramble that can cause hikers to freeze up with fright.

The tree is one of Maricá’s most popular tourist attractions that boasts a staggering 360,000 lights, was set to be switched on during an official ceremony on Dec. 18.

Every year, Maricá installs a 56-meter-tall Christmas tree, but this time, the festive decoration could not withstand a severe storm that hit the area, and the tree collapsed. The incident at Lago de Araçatiba claimed the life of a worker involved in assembling the structure,

Santa Claus has arrived in Rio de Janeiro — under water. Starting on Saturday, he’ll be spotted at AquaRio Marine Aquarium swimming with sharks during their daily fish feeding sessions as part of the city’s Christmas festivities.

Spread the loveIntroduction Rio de Janeiro, the vibrant city known for its stunning beaches, lively festivals, and iconic landmarks, is a must-visit destination in Brazil. With its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage,

RIO DE JANEIRO — Short, and dark ... The animal is often spotted along Brazil's coastline during winter and spring, but rarely is it seen this time of year, a few days before the start of ...

Over the sound of Brazilian music and under the scorching Rio de Janeiro heat, around 90 barbers battled on Sunday to decide who would be the best in a yearly competition that boosts the careers of winners and garners international attention.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) -Federal police arrested Brazil's former Defense Minister Walter Braga Netto on Saturday, the army said, after the retired army general was accused in November of plotting

Decades after her mother missed out on an Oscar, Brazil’s Fernanda Torres may have a chance to win a golden statuette with a role in a film that has set off deep soul-searching.

Dozens of children with disability gathered on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach on Tuesday to receive presents — and joy — from the white-bearded man, a joint effort by the city's firefighters and nonprofit associations.

Ezequiel da Luz, a para-athlete with an amputated leg and no movement in his lower limbs, celebrates reaching the top of Pedra da Gavea, with an organization that aims to increase accessibility in trails, in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Lucas Dumphreys)