This iconic landmark is a must-see attraction in Rio. Recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, this statue of Jesus Christ stands with arms outstretched to the city from above ...

The rare flowering of Talipot palms remains visible in Rio de Janeiro as several decades-old trees bloom simultaneously for ...

Perhaps no Hollywood star has inspired more reverence than Dolores del Río, whose physical perfection stirred George Bernard Shaw to proclaim, “the two most beautiful things in the world are the Taj ...

Sarah Brown has been exploring Brazil for more than a decade and comes home to Rio at the end of each trip. She reveals her top tips for making the most of your vacation to Rio de Janeiro. This iconic ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — About 2,500 Brazilian police and soldiers launched a massive raid on a drug-trafficking gang in Rio de Janeiro and arrested 80 suspects Tuesday while sparking shootouts that left ...

Rio de Janeiro is set to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games and there are two starkly different visions of what that will mean for the "marvelous city," as it is known. "I would love to be born in Rio ...

The 2016 Rio Olympics officially kick off on Friday evening with the opening ceremony in Maracana Stadium in the seaside city in Brazil. It marks the first time a South American city will host the ...

Rio Carnival is one of the biggest, boldest and brightest events in the Brazilian calendar, and it’s taking the country’s tourism capital by storm next week. The sound of samba rings, raucous parties ...

Ever since the Woodstock Music & Art Fair, held outside the town of Bethel, NY from Aug. 15-18, 1969, set the standard for multi-day concert spectacles, there have been countless rock festivals ...

HIGHS Refined ride and agile handling, charming interior, dapper styling. LOWS Tight back seat, small cargo storage, few driver assists. VERDICT The Kia Rio is a simplistic and stylish subcompact car.