Thousands of worshippers clad in white robes have spilled onto Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro to pay homage to Yemanja, the ...

Even the city’s name ‘Rio de Janeiro’ is Portuguese ... and the amazing natural harbour. Freya: I thought you’d never ask. He’s taking part in the Rio Carnival! People dress up in ...

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 ...