The first thing I noticed in Rio de Janeiro was the energy.

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Rio de Janeiro has a soft, saccharine buzz. Life is sweet here, but slower. Cariocas, as Rio’s residents are known, aren’t as hurried as their Paulista counterparts. You’ll feel it in yourself too, ...

The Theatro Municipal was restored to its full glory in 2010 to mark its 100th birthday, and so grand pillars and delicate golden details once again dominate the main square in Centro’s Cinelândia.

With its iconic coastline and mountainous backdrop, Rio de Janeiro is best explored from the water. Boat tours offer a unique perspective of the city, giving visitors opportunities to admire its ...

As record numbers of tourists descend upon Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, many are looking beyond the city’s iconic landmarks, seeking instead local tours in the favelas to learn more about the ...

Air Transat has introduced two new routes connecting Rio de Janeiro with major Canadian hubs: Toronto and Montréal.

Montreal-based Air Transat launched new non-stop flights to Rio de Janeiro earlier this month.

The "often-stigmatised territories" of Rio de Janeiro are experiencing a tourist boom, and it's pumping cash into low-income ...

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