RIO DE JANEIRO, April 2 (Xinhua) -- A second-half goal from Argentine forward Lucas Di Yorio gave Universidad de Chile a 1-0 home victory over defending champion Botafogo in their opening Copa ...

Rio de Janeiro really, really surprised me. I knew the city would be interesting, but I wasn’t expecting to be this blown ...

Rio’s beaches Copacabana and Ipanema need little introduction. Instead, go to the locals’ beach Praia Vermelha in the ...

Rio de Janeiro City authorities Monday recorded a temperature of 44ºC, the highest on the Rio Alert System files since 2014, and with no rain forecast for Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

A Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro will present the story of a trans woman nearly burned at the stake in the 16th century as a means to spotlight trans people’s struggle in Brazil, where more of them ...

It was at the foot of the Sugarloaf that Portuguese explorers founded the city of Rio de Janeiro in 1565. And, just as Rio in its early days was subject to attack by (mostly French) pirates and ...

The monument rests atop Corcovado Mountain in the Tijuca National Park and is the most famous attraction in Rio de Janeiro, visited by nearly 2 million people each year. Recent travelers recommend ...

"I will return to Chile with many more concerts ... Shakira's "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" tour officially kicked off in Rio de Janeiro, and from the moment she stepped onto the stage, it was ...

Freya: No Rodge, he’s in Rio de Janeiro. This all used to be covered in forest but now it’s a big city. People come to live here from all around the world. Rodge: And they mainly speak Portuguese.

This is also the season when Rio de Janeiro sees the most rainfall, so pack an umbrella. Key Events Crowds and hot summer weather dissipate in May. But don't expect Rio's humidity to disappear ...