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 …

1 day ago · Find your next favorite standup star at the West Coast outpost of the original New York landmark Comedy Cellar. An awe-inspiring delight and Best of Las Vegas award winner—30+ …

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, …

Feb 6, 2026 · 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 …

Popularized by the song "The Girl from Ipanema," this world-famous beach gives foreign visitors a sense of life in Rio, displaying a cross-section of different lifestyles, chic boutiques and eateries…

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.

3 days ago · 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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Rio de Janeiro is a Brazilian icon and the country’s best-known destination worldwide, attracting millions of tourists every year. It’s the second-largest city in Brazil and has been recognized by UNESCO as …

3 days ago · Rio City Hall expects about 6 million revelers to participate in the raucous street parties, where groups made up of musicians, percussionists and stilt artists draw thousands of partygoers.