It is the second-most-populous city in Brazil after São Paulo and the sixth-most-populous city in the Americas. Founded in 1565, the city was initially the seat of the Captaincy of Rio de Janeiro, a …

2 days ago · Rio de Janeiro, city and port, capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean, in the southeastern part of the tropical zone of South America, and is widely …

Rio: Directed by Carlos Saldanha. With Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, George Lopez, Karen Disher. When Blu, a domesticated macaw from small-town Minnesota, meets the fiercely independent Jewel, …

Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: See Tripadvisor's 1,469,153 traveler reviews and photos of Rio de Janeiro tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in February.

Aug 21, 2025 · Planning a trip to Rio? From relaxing on world-renowned beaches to visiting Christ the Redeemer, these are some of the best things to do in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Cut through the noise with Time Out’s recommendations of the best attractions, restaurants, bars, nightlife and places to stay in Rio de Janeiro, curated by experts.

Feb 17, 2026 · The Boi Tolo, one of the city’s most iconic street parties, has come to represent the glittery, gritty grass-roots celebration far from the glamour of the official parades.

Rio is unlike any other place in the world, with more natural beauty per square inch—and more flip-flops per capita—than any major city. Its “urban setting,” tucked dramatically between and amid...

Feb 13, 2026 · Rio de Janeiro has kicked off Carnival celebrations as the mayor hands the city key to King Momo for a playful five-day reign.

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