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 ...

An interactive map of Rio de Janeiro has just been released with photos ... “Metcalf studies colonial Brazil, the history of water in Rio, and the consequent evolution of the city,” explains social ...

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 ...

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 ...